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Digital Arts 04 - Niko Makela on Low Polygon Modeling and Animation

By Steve Pitzel (Intel) (54 posts) on July 6, 2010 at 7:45 am

A lot of the concepts we cover on Digital Arts involve feature film and AAA video games - but with the massive development of internet gaming and low-power handheld devices, a good grasp of low-polygon techniques that can still pack an animation wallop for gamers is a great thing to have, maybe even a necessity as the industry evolves.

Niko Makela not only has a firm grip on the techniques, he's willing to share! Having suffered and survived the effects of biting off way more than anyone could possibly chew on a project, Niko also gives great tips for scoping out projects way before they balloon and pop.

Be sure and check out Niko's website for more low-poly tips and tricks - and be sure and check out his 3D mascots and look for breaking news on the Ultima 6 Project.

Click to download the MP4 of Niko's interview.

- Pitz

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Categories: Art, Music, & Animation, Graphics & Media
Tags: Animation, DigitalArts, low-poly modeling, niko makela, ultima 6 project

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July 6, 2010 12:30 PM PDT niko77 Total Points: 147 Registered User

Thank you Steve for the interview. It was my pleasure and you made it fun. Please pass my thanks to your team, too. Rock on! I look forward to more Digital Arts. - Niko

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