Poles (vertices where 3, 5, or more edges intersect) are inevitable when transitioning between different sections of the body. This course teaches you how to position them intentionally:
While many tutorials focus heavily on the face, the rest of the body requires just as much strategic planning. The torso, limbs, hands, and feet undergo massive deformation during animation. Misplaced edge loops around shoulders, hips, or knees result in: : Elbows and knees collapsing when bent. Poles (vertices where 3, 5, or more edges
One of the strongest selling points of Danny Mac’s Gumroad tutorials is that they are . He uses Maya for the primary demonstration, but the rules of topology are universal. Misplaced edge loops around shoulders, hips, or knees
Feet are often rushed, leading to ugly shoe deformation later. Danny spends significant time here on: Feet are often rushed, leading to ugly shoe
Analyzing edge flows on a full model can be confusing. The Tier 2 package includes individual spinning turntables for six isolated body sections: Hands & Feet Arms & Legs 3. High-Resolution Visual Cheat Sheets
Most character artists can retopologize a bicep or a thigh. The trouble begins at the seams. Danny Mac argues that the "rest of the body" (the areas below the neck and above the fingers but excluding the main torso) accounts for 80% of rigging failures. Why?
: Ensure you are looking for the extra content; Tier 1 focuses on general body flow, while Tier 2 provides the "second pass" deeper dive into key body elements. ArtStation Course Contents