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Chapter 11: Introducing Modifiers and Using the Modifier Stack

1. Open the Fat crocodile.max file from the Chap 11 directory on the DVD.
This file includes a crocodile model created by Viewpoint Datalabs.
2. With the crocodile selected, select the Modifiers ➪ Parametric Deformers ➪ Spherify menu com-
mand to apply the Spherify modifier to the crocodile.
The bulge appears around the object’s pivot point.
3. In the Parameters rollout, set the Percent value to 15.
Figure 11.21 shows the plump crocodile.

Note
The drawback of the Spherify modifier is that you have no control over its placement because there isn’t a gizmo
that you can position. One way around this problem is to use the Volume Select modifier to select a specific vol-
ume that is passed up the stack to the Spherify modifier. n

FIGURE 11.21
The Spherify modifier can fatten up a crocodile.

Squeeze modifier
The Squeeze modifier takes the points close to one axis and moves them away from the center of the object
while it moves other points toward the center to create a bulging effect. Squeeze parameters include
Amount and Curve values for Axial Bulge and Radial Squeeze, and Limits and Effect Balance settings.

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