Pixar Style Character Creation with Character Creator, Maya and V-Ray - by José Tijerín

This tutorial demonstrates a workflow for creating a Pixar-style character with Character Creator, Maya, and V-Ray. It covers character modeling, texturing and materials, rendering, and improving Maya performance.

Syllabus

Introduction
Why Character Creator
Using the High Quality Textures
Modelling a Cartoon Style Character
Creating a Cartoon Hair
Exporting from Character Creator to Maya
Configuring Maya to Use V-Ray
Applying Textures to V-Ray Materials
Applying Micro Normals
Creating Realistic Skin Material
Creating Realistic Eyelash Shading
Creating Realistic Hair with Character Creator
Creating V-Ray Material for Cartoon Hair
Creating Materials for Mouth Elements
Creating Cartoon Eyes with V-Ray Materials
Applying Textures to V-Ray Materials
Testing Character in V-Ray
Improving Performance of Maya
V-Ray Parameters for Quality Rendering
Using Zdeep for Different Uses