Quickly Convert an Image into a 3D Model: Maya 2022

Hi Creators,
In a previous speed sculpt, I created a Halloween theme lamp. Subscribers asked how I created those details so quickly. In this video tutorial, I go over the fancy Maya tool called Convert Texture to Geometry. I will also cover the pros and limitations of the tool. It's a fun tutorial so let's get started!
Software Used: Autodesk Maya 2022
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[@subhadeepdas8365]

Before this I used to use SVG from illustrator in order to create complex shapes..now i know another method to create complex shapes ..Thank you mam❤️

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

Yes, SVG is definitely another way to get more complex shapes with significant more detail. :) Thank you for watching! 💖

[@sergie2822]

I didn't even know this...I've been using outlines from illustrator files for the longest! TY, this is great!

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

It's always fun to discover new tools!

[@eloricelery]

way better then my professor. have a blessed day

[@troscar]

That's a cool tool, and I saw that in the new Maya you can auto-retopologize just to clean the mesh; or maybe bring to zbrush and zremesh it

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

That's a great idea!

[@zeddgamedesigner]

Just check the option which sayes...quad while applying

[@AlfredoCampagna]

That's amazing, thank you for the clear and useful tutorial

[@mariosena5009]

Your tutorials are amazing Monica! You saved me so many times! Thank you!

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching Mario! 😊

[@shafira3615]

I need this tutor so much, thank you 🤩

[@star172able]

this was very helpful thank you

[@TheWiseGuy85]

Thank you.
I used to trace the outlines of my complexe model in CorelDraw or Illustrator then, I export the outlines in .EPS and finally I import it in my Maya Scene as a Nurbs...

[@abiyyupanggalih854]

3:00 that so a cool trick tho
select some poly with different materials...that useful

[@Asis415]

What a super cool technique

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

Thanks Myles. I thought so too! :D

[@jackycck9716]

thank you!

[@Agency-1001]

Nice Stuff Monica Love it and very helpfull

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@GambitWolves]

Very useful!

[@TheLillianYoung]

This is neat. Do you have a tutorial on getting good quad topology from an extruded logo without having to create it from scratch via quad draw?

[@TiamatSorakaSolotop]

If you're using the latest versions, defining hard edges and using the remesh/retopologize will do that in no time

[@mariatodorova1274]

Monica you are the best

[@reign225]

Need to use JPEG format and not PNG for this one , only works with jpg :)

[@shibata_belaqua]

so cool! thank you!

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

Glad you like it!

[@christianmaciacure5529]

Thanks!

[@bedirhan1833]

Yeah,I like it thank you

[@talyacamgoz5996]

Thank youuu!!

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

You're welcome!!

[@akhil.vfx.cgi.learning]

Thank you!

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

You're welcome!

[@alzajel1]

A great tutorial and very amazing Intro logo, is there a tutorial that shows how you made it ( the Intro)?
thank you 😀

[@dimunnpabebet7040]

Hi, so I've used this method quite a few times which I find it to be the easiest for turning a black and white image into a 3d model. However, after I've remove the background of the image and extrude it, which was what I wanted to do, every time I save the project and come back, the faces go all over the place and creates a mess. Idk if anyone else has that issue but it's so frustrating💀

[@sabesinleo]

very useful information

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

Glad you think so! Thank you for watching!

[@MM-ew4eh]

Is there a chance you can show how to import an 2D image and get a better result if it’s color? Or is that a more of a photoshop problem?

[@lemboheisnam4738]

why some portion of my image is not showing up in the plane , can someone plz help me out

[@YuriyZakk]

for whatever reason i cant seem to get this to work. I have no clue why. I reset settings, tried to make my png both black or white, scaled up the resolution, still nothing :(

[@jokes_toon]

Maya is crashing when I click on apply

[@_TheSuperHero_]

Is it smooth or not? If not so can we use this in project without smooth?.. and it's triangle so can we use this also?

[@lawrence9713]

4:40 I cannot accept it tho 😅 any updates on this?

[@AgWhatsUp]

Any way to increase the amount of detail? Like to have it recognize those windows?

[@alienSlugKing]

What format does the image need to be in order to work properly in Maya?

[@jeepercreep12]

General

[@universeuniverse8685]

BAZA!!!

[@kaywoodryan8665]

I get an error." you must specify an input texture file".

[@schneizel723]

did you fix it?

[@Ali.B_1995]

Hi
Can you please expain the difference between tri and quad faces , I never understood that.

[@kaywoodryan8665]

3 sides/ 4 sides

[@daunhidupwa8768]

why mine is eror? can u help me?

[@charlesselrachski34]

eye bat-cha didn't know this

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

Awesome pun!! LOL!!

[@DarioOrtisi]

Unfortunately this is something not new. Isn't a trace image like other software. I prefer svg. And i hope for future development of a real tool for this.

[@mishominas]

More accurate to of that I Photoshop

[@kaywoodryan8665]

can you please reply to your subscribers

[@chkiranganesh9920]

How is your Kid Mam

[@AcademicPhoenixPlus]

She is growing fast and is stealing more of my heart every day. And thank you for asking! I really appreciate it. 💖

[@chkiranganesh9920]

@@AcademicPhoenixPlus I'm willing to see her, will show us on RUclips

[@Conceptsofsanket]

Just Import an image as a Png in a lamburt material texture and it will save you From all these efforts

[@kaywoodryan8665]

explain

[@daunhidupwa8768]

why mine is eror? can u help me?