Exactly what level of hand holding do you require? It shouldn't be difficult to find beginner-level information on the internet for this. The defining characteristic of a base mesh is that it's to be used for something else, so it generally has a lower level of detail, and simpler topology that would support being altered…
Hi! I'd say if your interested in creating environment assets, don't let a course stop you from doing so. Should you continue with the course, maybe find a way to combine it with your interests. Blender is free to use, for example, or you might get a student license for Maya or Max. You can create new assets that fit with…
@DiamondDog The answer is it depends. Is there a workflow specific technical limitation or requirement for all quad grid topology? If this type of topology isn't a hard technical requirement then the answer is: Yes, there are more efficient topology layouts and modeling strategies. Leaving extra geometry (that's a…