Mudbox Research

As I have done a lot of research into 3D modelling for my Iron Man model I have found that the most useful and best tool to use to create my model is 3ds Max. Following the research I have found, I have also looked into other 3D modelling tools to use, I was also suggested by my tutor to look into and possibly use Mudbox along with 3ds Max.

Below are some of the links to videos I found giving examples of the work that can be done with Mudbox as well as simple tutorials on how to use the basics and more advanced tools within the software.

Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=126YvIpwXHQ - Hard Surface Forms

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIP9L7N5JTE - Modelling and Painting in Mudbox

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGwXOC2ham4 - Introduction to Character Modelling using Mudbox and Maya

Artwork examples:
Iron man:


Bio Suit:


Deadpool:


From the links above you can see that Mudbox is more suited for organic models as it is more of a sculpting tool. I could still use Mudbox to create a 'Hard Surface Form' but as I already have some knowledge in Max and time is precious, I think I will be more beneficial doing the whole model in Max instead of using both. I will discuss this with my tutors first before committing to a decision as I believe that using Mudbox for my dissertation is not necessary as my model is a rigid model and the desired look I wish to create can be made using 3ds Max alone and creating rigid models in Mudbox looks far more complex and time consuming.

If am to complete my model using just 3ds Max this would give me the opportunity to develop my skills a lot further than if I was to learn how to use Mudbox and apply what I have learnt in Mudbox to my model. I believe that using Mudbox after modelling in Max would be useful for future, organic models but would potentially be useless or time wasting for the model that I wish to create now. As I mentioned earlier before I completely rule out using Mudbox I will be discussing this issue further with my tutor to ensure I am making the right decision before proceeding with my dissertation.

I have also included a link in my bibliography to a website which give many different tutorials which may be useful if I decide to use Mudbox in the future as well as for others who wish to learn some useful tools and tips in Mudbox.

Bibliography:
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=126YvIpwXHQ - Hard Surface Forms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIP9L7N5JTE - Modelling and Painting in Mudbox
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGwXOC2ham4 - Introduction to Character Modelling using Mudbox and Maya

Images:
https://area.autodesk.com/mudcom/showcase/iron-man-3d-by-felipe-fierro -Iron Man model (textured)
http://mudbox-sin.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/iron-man.html - Iron man bust model (not finished, non textured)
http://mudbox-sin.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/bio-suit-mark-2.html - bio suit full model
http://mudbox-sin.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/deadpool.html - Deadpool bust

Tutorials:
http://cg.tutsplus.com/articles/web-roundups/43-mind-bending-mudbox-tuts/