Reusing Models
 

I haven't seen any rules regarding this. Is it permissible to reuse models from the animations of previous years in this one's?

Re: Reusing Models
 

We plan on doing it.
You only have five weeks to get the animation done. If you have any shortcuts available I think it would be wise to use them.

Re: Reusing Models
 

We have done that in the past. I don't read anything in the rules saying that you can't. The only drawback is that it wouldn't be "new and innovative".

Re: Reusing Models
 

Some of the best innovations are the ones you use over and over again.

Re: Reusing Models
 

Ahh, excellent. Now I just need to find said models. Hopefully the former animation leader didn't take them with him.

Re: Reusing Models
 

Is it possible to use old models from 3ds Max and have them translate to Maya?

Re: Reusing Models
 

Yes, it's possible to use old models. Try exporting them as a .fbx. If you're using 3ds Max 2010 it's under export. Then it should open right up in Maya.

Re: Reusing Models
 

Haha. I didn't even think that it wouldn't be allowed! We have used old models almost every year!!

Re: Reusing Models
 

The only drawback to reusing models is that the students may not get a good grasp on good modeling and texturing. I discourage students reuse the models unless they made them the themselves because I feel its important that they understand good modeling techniques, but thats just me.
Good luck everyone. :)