Model Optimization - Game Character Development with Maya - page 291

FIGURE 5.17 Collapse the central row of edges across her knees.
4. Moving on to the calves, start by collapsing the central section of edges, shown in
Figure 5.18 , left. This extra division of polygons is not essential. Notice on your
model and in Figure 5.18 (middle) that collapsing these edges leaves some of the
creases in front a bit messy. Take five minutes to fix them ( Figure 5.18 , right).
FIGURE 5.18 Remove the central division of faces from the calf area, and then clean up
the creases.
5. Concentrating on just the left leg now, optimize the folds in the cloth at the bottom
of her jeans. Try to maintain their shape—following the example in Figure 5.19 ,