Assignment 1.3

🎥 Video Outline

• From Blockout to Base Mesh

  • Transition from primitives to refined shapes.
  • Focus on proportion accuracy and readable silhouette.

• Key Anatomy Landmarks

  • Shoulders, elbows, knees, hips, ribcage, jawline.
  • Use landmarks to check scale and flow of the model.

• Refining Workflow

  • Use scaling, edge loops, and proportional editing to adjust forms.
  • Keep everything low-poly — detail comes later.
  • Constantly check silhouette from front, side, and ¾ view.

• Tips for Accuracy

  • Compare model against reference images every few minutes.
  • Look at real anatomy references in addition to your turnaround.
  • Don’t chase perfection — aim for clarity and balance.

📚 Resources

• Anatomy Landmarks Guide — Download Here
• Proportion Reference Sheet — Link to Document

⌨️ Hotkeys to Remember

• Ctrl + R → Add loop cut (for edge loops)
• O → Toggle proportional editing
• Alt + Left Click → Select edge loop
• Shift + Tab → Toggle X-Ray / wireframe view
• Ctrl + A → Apply Scale (important for accurate proportions)
• Shift + D → Duplicate mesh part if needed

🛠️ Workshop Goals

Workshop 1

• Review blockout mesh from A1.2.
• Adjust overall body proportions to align with reference sheets.
• Add edge loops to mark major anatomy landmarks.
• Use proportional editing to smooth transitions.

Workshop 2

• Refine shapes for torso, limbs, and head.
• Ensure silhouette matches turnaround from Unit 1.1.
• Save .blend file and export WIP screenshots.
• Start prepping mesh for topology cleanup (A1.4).

If you finish early:

• Add very rough placeholders for hands/feet to test proportions.

📑 Deliverables

• Blender Project File (.blend) with refined proportions and anatomy landmarks.
• Screenshots of front, side, and ¾ orthographic views.
• Upload to Canvas and add to Portfolio as:
  “Character Modeling I — Refined Proportions”