Hello Nairalanders,
I just want to share with us my beginner 3d modeling journey which am starting with Elementary 3D Modeling works for educational purposes and non commission using Autodesk Maya software, the recommended industry standard software for 3D Animations. I am available for a mastermind Support group via whatsapp with in-depth process and guide, questions and answers, reviews and much more exclusively on my signature for interested Maya 3d Animators.
As a reminder, this thread will be updated as frequently as possible and it is NOT a competition board, portfolio show room or show of muscle; so, just a friendly warning and advice to avoid derailing the thread as any attempt will be considered and reported as thread spamming.
Respect to all animators in the house and future animators and to you for your time.
Hopefully, you will enjoy my beginner's daily dairy of my 3d models and also get the inspiration of what to model as a beginner or refresh your skills in modeling as a pro irrespective of the software.
Thanks.

Day one:
"A starter who is not introduced to cup modeling has not yet started 3d modeling - AMA the Animator"
cup modeling can be done with or without reference (because is one of the common item you can visualize)
Have you seen the cup am talking about?
Check out the finished model below.
This is a hard surface glass ceramic look alike low poly cup rendered with mental ray and modeled in Autodesk Maya.
Does the terms Autodesk Maya, low poly, rendered, mental ray, elementary 3d modeling,hard surface get you confused?
The mastermind support group is for you with a free workbook to get you started with Maya and precisely 3D Modeling, check my signature.

Day two:
so, i taught of three of the possible liquids consumable to model in autodesk maya and ended up with water, wine and milk. so here comes another elementary low poly hard surface 3d model rendered with mental ray, had to do uv mapping in uv editor for the wine and surface of the milk while the water was purely a tweak on default mental ray mia x material(no texture used)
Does the terms Autodesk Maya, low poly, rendered, mental ray, elementary 3d modeling, hardsurface, uv mapping, uv editor get you confused?
There is a one-on-one VIP mastermind Support group via whatsapp and a free workbook with indepth training process and guide ,questions and answers, reviews and constructive critiques and much more exclusively on my signature.
So , go have a glass of your choice!

Day three:
so, i decided to give a quick work on a fridge, but a low poly hard surface type with Autodesk Maya because the fridge model on this section got some contention( see the 3d fridge model on the pin thread on this section ).Am going to use the model as reference but will freestyle it with a creative swag.
The coke can had uv mapping done and the floor while the entire work is a box model type.
Does the terms Autodesk Maya, low poly, rendered, mental ray, elementary 3d modeling, hardsurface, uv mapping, uv editor get you confused?
There is a one-on-one VIP mastermind Support group via whatsapp and a free workbook with indepth training process and guide ,questions and answers, reviews and constructive critiques and much more exclusively on my signature.
So , go have a glass of your choice!

Day four:

Just wanted to lay hands on a non flat object and i decided to go for a bread. Modeling bread as a low poly hard surface object is quite fun so i just added some texture to the model and as usual, am not after lighting and shadows, so am always ok with the primary default light.
Pardon my mannerism for keeping the bread on the ground and letting go of the nylon.
So, Have a slice of bread.
Does the terms Autodesk Maya, low poly, rendered, mental ray, elementary 3d modeling, hard surface, uv mapping, uv editor get you confused?
There is a one-on-one VIP mastermind Support group via whatsapp and a free workbook with indepth training process and guide ,questions and answers, reviews and constructive critiques and much more exclusively on my signature.

Day five
Something different, so wanted to model from a reference image and what came to mind was a lantern, It was a kind of punishment as I don't really like exactly modeling work for fun, just like doing things with extra variety, alright the software is Autodesk Maya and here comes another low poly hard surface modeling with no texture just normal mental ray material and rendered in mental ray.
Does the terms Autodesk Maya, low poly, rendered, mental ray, elementary 3d modeling, hard surface, uv mapping, uv editor get you confused?
There is a one-on-one VIP mastermind Support group via whatsapp and a free workbook with indepth training process and guide ,questions and answers, reviews and constructive critiques and much more exclusively on my signature.

Day 6:

So let me dive quickly to product model and as usual am modeling a low poly rendered UV textured model of a premier soap in Autodesk Maya.

I hear say today, is world coconut day, expect delivery by tomorrow by the way, is like there is a day for literally everything!

Day 7
Ok, I did say am giving us Coconut, here is it and a surprise orange. Its still a low poly model and texture in maya.

Day 8
So I got this juice as a gift and had to share it with us, hence the model and of course a fruit for you.
All models are done with Autodesk Maya and rendered using Mental Ray and the techniques used is a low poly box model primitives.

Very good work. I didn't know that Maya could deliver such realistic rendering. I do modelling of buildings with Autocad and I render with Max and vray.

Day 9:

Back to product label modeling and this time a quick one on a paste box and In the spirit of fruit, I offer you a bowel of ripe Banana.
All models done with Autodesk Maya and rendered with Mental Ray and processes involved uv mapping and the final work started as a low poly box modeling technique using polygon primitives.

Day 10
Product label modeling continues with a spice of fruit, this time, its a lime and i hope is your best fruit, if not just get a brush as I may likely add your fruit before the end of the product wrapper and fruit series.
Low poly modeled in Autodesk Maya and rendered using Mental Ray and happy Sunday break from Modeling tomorrow.

Day 11
From Sunday break comes Monday work on Product label modeling and of course a fruit for you and as usual, all model is done using Autodesk Maya and rendered with Mental Ray

Day 12
May be the fruit is taking control but this must stop
Low poly model of mango and pawpaw fruits done with Autodesk Maya and rendered using Mental Ray

Day 13
So I got no fruit and decided not to model a fruit and transfered the punishment to the product label modeling too, just kidding, just wanted to take a break from fruit and product label to something different.
A portable locker low poly model in Autodesk Maya and rendered with Mental Ray

Day 14
So wood work had the upper edge and here comes a quick and simple lowpoly elementary 3d models done with Autodesk Maya and rendered using Mental Ray physical sky and sun environment

Day 15
More on wood work with just a simple low model modeling and texture of pulpit stand, tithe box, pew and bed done in Autodesk Maya and rendered using Mental Ray Environmental Lights

amatheanimator:
Day 14
So wood work had the upper edge and here comes a quick and simple lowpoly elementary 3d models done with Autodesk Maya and rendered using Mental Ray physical sky and sun environment

I love these!

Day 16
Wanna round up wood work hopefully tomorrow, sorry for the break, just recouping from a heartbreak.Blockbuster coming to a theater near you-hopefully!
#Woodwork
#3D Modeling
#Autodesk Maya
#Mental Ray
#Environmental Light
#3D Wood
#3d Chair
#3d Door
#3d Boat

DAY 17

Remember the Time !

#lowpoly model
#Woodwork
#3D Modeling
#Autodesk Maya
#Mental Ray
#Environmental Light
#3D Wooden Truck

Day 18

#lowpoly model
#Woodwork
#3D Modeling
#Autodesk Maya
#Mental Ray
#Environmental Light
#3D Wooden Drum

Day 19

Before Ferrari, We had ours, if you know, you know!
Before PS Game, We had ours, If you know, you Know!
-Only Legend will relate!

#lowpoly model
#Woodwork
#3D Modeling
#Autodesk Maya
#Mental Ray
#Environmental Light
#3D Wooden Borris
#3D Wooden Nsa-Isong

Day 20
All about Back to school Wooden things
Don't worry, will end the wood stuff tomorrow but for now enjoy.
#3d wooden pencil crayon
#3d wooden blackboard
#3d wooden drawing board
#3d wooden bookshelf
#3d low poly model
#Autodesk Maya
#Mental Ray

Day21
Like I did Promise, Am gonna end the wood things today by paying homage to tradition.
#3d wooden Mortar and pistle
#3d wooden gong
#3d low poly model
#Autodesk Maya
#Mental Ray

Special Information.
I will be celebrating my 31 days with Maya in 10days time and will be hosting a 4 session Orientation for 3d Animators .
More Details soon, if interested - send a message to my whatsapp no,, to be added to the training sessions

Day 22
Did you know that
I am just few days to hit 31days of using Maya?
1. It took me over 4years to think which 3d animation software that I should use?
2. Following the Lock down, I have procrastinated learning a new skilled not until last month?
3. All the models done so far are just on first attempt without retouching or reworking?
4. Youtube learning comes with a more price tag than paid courses
5. Chances are that you may have been in my situation before!
Here is the Breakout am offering you
1. I am giving out a free orientation session from a 4-part orientation series in 3d Animation irrespective of your location or level.
2. The Orientation will cover everything I went through up to this stage, my falls, my challenges, my rescues and more
3. It will offer you a self-pace learning strategy to adopt and fast track your career in 3d animation
4. I will also offer you rare training opportunities and materials from the best of best resources and links (open access) from top Animation Universities, Animation experts, Best Animation Graduating Students and from the HUB
5. I will Stand in between the Links to attend to your problems as I will not only teach you but coach you should you end up starting a full time animation training program
Are you in?
If you have been looking for a cheap, step by step and self-pace training in 3d animation with a live in correspondence, this is your real bet opportunity. This is the time to take action and join an accountability group that is not just any how Whatsapp group and get the secret and see how everything starts turning around.
Send a message to my whatsapp number to be added
Warning:
Before you procrastinate, this is a rare and Limited offer which may never come again!

Day 22
Can I hear someone shout SNACK SERIES? Oh Yeah!
#3d low poly model
#3d doughnut
#3d snacks
#Autodesk Maya
#Mental Ray
#ElementaryModel

nice one..

I'm impressed! My only barrier now is not having a good PC for modeling!

I modeled a tea cup with blender some months back but my PC kept overheating and going off during rendering!


Abeg as I dey so now I no need a motivational speaker to begin gimme hope! Instead just ask for my number and dash me PC abeg

This life no balance!

amatheanimator:
Day three:
so, i decided to give a quick work on a fridge, but a low poly hard surface type with Autodesk Maya because the fridge model on this section got some contention( see the 3d fridge model on the pin thread on this section ).Am going to use the model as reference but will freestyle it with a creative swag.
The coke can had uv mapping done and the floor while the entire work is a box model type.
Does the terms Autodesk Maya, low poly, rendered, mental ray, elementary 3d modeling, hardsurface, uv mapping, uv editor get you confused?
There is a one-on-one VIP mastermind Support group via whatsapp and a free workbook with indepth training process and guide ,questions and answers, reviews and constructive critiques and much more exclusively on my signature.
So , go have a glass of your choice!

Well done! But this your fridge resemble Titus fish can!

Calabar1stSon:
Well done! But this your fridge resemble Titus fish can!

certainly , the angle was poor but watch out for the challenge series coming soon but please your pictures are derailing the thread, will appreciate if its taken off, thanks. Sesungho etieti owo Calabar1stSon

I understand you intend to make money off of this but don't you think you should up your skill level first?

Why I am here is because of your consistency but truth be told your work is still very much mediocre and your rendering quality is sub par.

If you are gonna teach, grow first.