Character Modeling Principles

• Model around the origin
• Use polygons or subdivision surfaces primarily.
  
• Break down complex shapes into simple ones
• Add detail where needed with good reason. Less shape change, less detail. More shape change, more detail.
  
• Try to keep all faces 4 sided.
  
• Try not to drastically stretch faces.
• Understand how smoothing works.
• Model complex, organic, symmetrical shapes asymmetrically and merge later.
• Use topography to support muscle structure and planned deformations.