A Primer on Mesh Flow

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Introduction to Retopology

1. Fundamentals of Topology
Before learning about retopology we first need to brush up on our topology knowledge.
- A Primer on Mesh Flow
  Playing Free 2 min
- What are Edge loops and Face loops?
  Playing 8 min
- Triangles, Quads, and NGons
  Playing 6 min
- Working with Poles
  Playing 8 min
- Fundamentals of Topology
  Playing 4 questions
2. Visualizing Retopology
Before starting retopology it's a good idea to tweak Blender's shading display options, improving your workflow.
- Adapting Mesh Display for Retopology
  Playing 5 min
3. Retopology Methods
There are many ways to retopologize an object in Blender, let's learn the essential ones, building the foundation of any workflow.
- Using Blender's Surface Snapping Tools
  Playing 7 min
- Using the Shrinkwrap Modifier
  Playing 5 min
- Combining Shrinkwrap and Surface Snapping
  Playing 6 min
- Retopology Methods
  Playing 4 questions
4. Retopology in Practice
Let's take what you've learned and apply it to a real, sculpted object, retopologizing it with clean mesh flow.
- Preparing the Retopology Object
  Playing 1 min
- Mapping Out the Topology
  Playing 9 min
- Retopologizing the First Form
  Playing 8 min
- Filling in the Orb
  Playing 15 min
- Extruding the Main Ridges
  Playing 15 min
- Filling the Voids
  Playing 12 min
- Sharpening the Details
  Playing 10 min
5. Putting Your Skills to the Test
Nothing compares to real practice; let's put your new knowledge to the test and retopologize a complex, sculpted model.
- Completing the Robo-Orb Retopology
  Playing

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I made notes of this course if anyone's interested

on Oct 12, 2018

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Why can't I open the "Robo Orb Sculpt in 2.80

on Jun 1, 2019

A Primer on Mesh Flow

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