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Branko
08-31-2004, 11:52 PM
Can anyone please explain to me what edge loops are exactly?
I hear people refer to it/them, but can't fine any descriptions under Maya's index, etc..
Is it a form of modelling, or is it a tool? Why are people so excited when a script comes out that allows you the ability to select them?! These questions and more, plague me!
I've been doing Maya for 3 years now and haven't yet come accross them...psych! Obviously I'm just starting ;P
Anyways, any attempts at explaining this to me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
xue-feng
09-01-2004, 05:04 AM
I think the edge loop mainly refer to the Border or the loop edges just like nurbs u v iso.
Some scripts let you select an adge loop at once, not select them individualy. sorry my poor english.
MunCHeR
09-01-2004, 05:56 AM
Did you try a search? this question was answered yesterday

http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?t=165811

MunCH :thumbsup:
Branko
09-01-2004, 06:17 AM
Did you try a search? this question was answered yesterday

http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?t=165811

MunCH :thumbsup:
yeah, but obviously i did something wrong because my results weren't that good.
Thanks alot MunCHeR, I appreciate the heads up.
MunCHeR
09-01-2004, 06:23 AM
hehe, no problem dude :D

MunCH
ooz
09-06-2004, 07:45 AM
edgeloops are exactly what their name says they are. they are mostly used on polygonal head modelling around the eyes and mouth where u need to form a circular pattern of faces for better deformation of that area. its not a tool, its just the way u approach the splitting of faces on ur model to better mimick the real muscle patterns of the face.... in a loop around the eye or mouth.

hope that helped.
Branko
09-06-2004, 02:18 PM
I've figurd it out by now, but nonetheless thanks for the input, it help reiterate the stuff I know. I appreciate it.
Soulcialism
09-07-2004, 12:04 AM
if you want a good resource as to how to use edgeloops, check out this link:

http://coldfusion.art.msstate.edu/camenisch/theHumanHead/
Branko
09-07-2004, 02:38 AM
That is a fantastic link, thank you Soulcialism.
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