Current Progress...

Below is a front, back and side of the model at its cureent state...

Back Work...

The back has now been worked into to create more fluent ploygon flow.  I have also taken consideration into topology when editing this model.

Neck Develoment...

I have worked into the neck as it was previously blocky and the muscle structure needed adding.

 The flow from the pecs the shoulders are more accurate in relation to true muscle structure.  Now this has been implimented, the back need more working into.

Refined...

I have refined my previous mesh taking into consideration all of the sketches and research I have done.

The pectorlas are now more defined and I have worked into the polygon flow to make the model more efficient and clean.

Modelling Resumes...

More work has now been done on the model itself and tge colour has also been changed to more of a flesh tone.  Work on shaping the Pectorals has been the main addition at the moment...

More Drawings...

After going back to the model I have noticed that I need some further help via drawing as the previous drawings were not muscular enough.

Below are some drawings I have done in order to gain a greater understanding of more muscular people as well as the definition and positioning of the lats.

Anatomy Book...

Below is an image of the anatomy book I have purchased.  It has so far proved extremely useful.

Sketch Time...

I have done a few sketched from both a front and a side profile to help understand the anatomy of the upper body more fully.

The front image is below:

Below is the side image:

I am now able to move on and do more modelling...

New Book...

I have obtained a book on anatomy and completed a few sketches to help aid my models overall topology.  These sketches will be uploaded soon, but in the meantime I am able to adapt and edit my model.

Basic Mesh, Complete...

The more robust chest has now been crafted and the general shape is starting to take shape.

The shape was furthered using photographic references of Arnold Schwarzenegger.  It is now time to research some books on bodybuilding and anatomy in order to progress with adding further detail.  In cinjunction with this, topology must also be researched.

Rib Cage...

The rib cage has now been implimented in a basic form and in ready to be further sub-divided.  Some more sketches are going to be needed before fine details are added.  Before this however, more of a basic structure should be implimented.

Further Shaping...

The box has now been given a basic shape of a torso.  This shape will form the foundation of the upper body once more detail has been applied.

Shaping...

The box has now been divided in order to allow for more robust manipulation.

Box Modelling...

I have simply started with a box which will eventually become the torso.  I will have to add more vertex and polygons to the mesh in order to begin forming a shape.

First Things First

What am I doing?

For this project it is decided to produce a model to demonstrate anatomy and muscle definition.  This will be achieved by creating an upper body model of a muscular bodybuilder using 3DS Max.  This model must be undertaken with the implication of both topology and anatomy in order to create a realistic and well structured model.  The aims to help ensure this are:

•  A detailed 3D model
•  Believable and well structured use of anatomy and topology
• Show clear knowledge of the muscular structure of the upper body

What Must be Delivered?

 Baring the above outcomes in mind the following deliverables have been decided upon in an attempt to portray the new knowledge acquired during the module process.

•   Labelled CD featuring name and student number
• .MAX and .JPEG formats
• Portfolio of rendered model images
• Sketchbook including research, sketches and images
• A blog to indicate the workflow process

In order to produce this to a high standard, I must first research the general upper body structure...