Starting Character Modelling

[CammieDee666]

So ive been a weapon and enviroment modeller for about 6 months and now since looking round these forums ive been really inspired to do some character modelling but i dont know where to start. can anyone help me:think:

[NoxiousD]

Get MudBox maybe, was fairly easy to get to grips with...

[CammieDee666]

ive got zbrush, i mean modelling in 3ds max

[Melrick]

Here is a classic tutorial for modeling characters. This was one of the earlier ones I did, gives you a good basic understanding. http://www.3dtotal.com/ffa/tutorials/max/joanofarc/joanmenu.asp

[cookepuss]

It's a good tutorial to be sure. It's a classic. However, beyond the face, it doesn't adhere much to edge loop design. I strongly suggest that you also study this thread: http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=25&t=38469

If you look at the way the models are crafted you'll notice some patterns. That thread is gold covered in candy and even more gold. :)

If you've got some money, go for some of the Gnomon character modeling DVDs. They're great, especially the Ian Joyner ones that relate to ZB & 3dsmax. Kurv Studios also makes a good character modeling one based around Silo, though relevant to all apps really.

Here are some links:

http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/store/product/153/Character-Modeling-for-Production
http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/store/product/215/Body-Modeling-for-Games
http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/store/product/155/Character-Texturing-for-Production
http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/store/product/217/UV-Mapping-for-Games
http://www.kurvstudios.com/nevercenter_silo/character_modeling.php
http://www.amazon.com/ZBrush-Character-Creation-Advanced-Sculpting/dp/047024996X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234746316&sr=8-1
http://www.digitaltutors.com/store/product.php?productid=3495&cat=39&page=3

Yeah. Money. Still, great investments one & all.