Maya Hair - SpiderWeb

Hi there,
this video explains how works my last python script.
Starting by a vertex and edges selection, the script create a full dynamic spider web using two hairSystem.
It's possible to skin the main loft so to achieve more animation control and apply maya hair paintEffects so to render the web as you want.
I hope you like it.

Maya Modelling Tool - makeRopes

Hi,
this tool creates interactive ropes from selected opened nurbsCurves
set the controls locator by curve spans number
you can manage the rope attribute by RopeCTRLs node.

download here

Maya Modelling Tool - Chains Of Andromeda

Hi there,
this tool creates a full controllable polygonal chain, starting by an open curve selection.

Manequinn

I did this head with an old base geometry.
It's nothing special because i need only a simple manequinn for my grooming studies.

Terence Hill sculping

For fun

Saren Sketch

A speed sculpt work to study zbrush.
It's a tribute to one my favourite game.

Chopper

Hello there.

This is a fan art tribute to one my favourite manga character.
I've chose this subject to study and improve my skill on fur systems.
For this character i've used 5 maya furDescriptios; 3 of them combed using hairSystems and furAttractors.
Modelled in Maya. Texturing and sculpting done with Photoshop and Zbrush. Environment done with Vue d'esprit.

Here you can see pose reference and modeling reference

A special thank to Simona Ceci for the post processing support.

I hope you like it.
C&C are welcome.

Terence Hill - Cat Stevens from Boot Hill movie

Hello there...
this is a personal tribute to Terence Hill
I hope you like it.
C&C are wellcome.

Kathakali Actor

Hi all.

I choose this subject for the grotesque and disquieting appearance of this particular kathakali character. This subject interest me also for the complex preparation for this traditional indian dance/recital.
All modelled with Maya. Textured and retouched in Photoshop. Detailed in Zbrush and rendered with 3delight.

special thanks to Gianmario Catania for shading support

Video Reference 1
Video Reference 2
Wireframe 1
Wireframe 2
Compositing Passes

I hope you like it.
Comments are most welcome.

Maya Hair - FeatherSystem Tool Demo

This video explains how my FeatherSystem works.
As you can see it's possible to convert the mayaHairSystem into a FeatherSystem.
It's possible to tweak the single feather shape through attributes.
The feathers can be controlled progressively to comb and to set wing's rest position.

I hope you like it;
Comments and critics are welcome.

Maya Hair - Feathers Collision Test

This is a simple collision test on my featherSystem using nCloth.

Maya Hair - clumpMaker

This video explain a tool i have relized to simplity the hairDress workflow.
The tool create nurbsCurve from a selection of closed nurbsCurve, as usual the character's hairclump profile.

Grass Growth

I did this simple animation to test animated attribute in Maya Fur with animated map.
I've used map rendered in AfterFx also for texturing and shading just for fun.

Tree Growth

This is a simple test i've made to study different use of Maya hairSystem.
For the tree i've used only Maya HairSystems converted in pfx/nurbs and some attributes animation.

OnePiece Chopper - turnAround

Hello there.



This is a fan art tribute to one my favourite manga character.
I've chose this subject to study and improve my skill on fur systems.
For this character i've used 5 maya furDescriptios; 3 of them combed using hairSystems and furAttractors.
Modelled in Maya. Texturing and sculpting done with Photoshop and Zbrush.


I hope you like it.

C&C are welcome.

Terence Hill - digitalDouble turnAround

This is a personal tribute to Terence Hill. I hpe you like it

Artificial Dolphin - Rig Controls

Artificial Dolphin - Rig Controls from Giorgio Lafratta on Vimeo.

I started this project about 3 years ago to create a virtual mascotte for the animation stutio where i worked.
As you can see i've been inspired by Terminator and I Robot to generate an artificial creature as elegant and speedy as clever.
I did all skeleton with operative workings
Here you can see a simple controls description with workings reaction.

Artificial Dolphin - TurnAround

Artificial Dolphin - TurnAround from Giorgio Lafratta on Vimeo.

I started this project about 3 years ago to create a virtual mascotte for the animation stutio where i worked.
As you can see i've been inspired by Terminator and I Robot to generate an artificial creature as elegant and speedy as clever.
I did all skeleton with operative workings
Here you can see a simple controls description with workings reaction.

Cube

This is an old animation test i did some years ago for Animation Class at IED Roma.
It is not nothing special but i like it for the minimal 3d approach.
I did it all in Lightwave and Fprime.
Music by Aphex Twinn