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Jason Edwards Software: Maya 2011
In this project we take a look at a texturing workflow in ZBrush, Photoshop and Maya. We start off painting in ZBrush, where we generate normal and displacement maps. From here we continue in Photoshop where we make the eye textures and cloth. In th...
Jason Edwards Software: Maya 2011
Learn character modeling from Jason Edwards, Senior Modeler at Framestore. In these 16 chapters you'll see how to create humanoid characters in Maya. We start from a simple sketch and block out our character, adding more geometry as we go. By the end...
David James Software: Maya 2011
In this project we take you through Maya's fluid dynamics system. We start off by exploring some uses for the 2D fluid container by creating an ink dissolve effect. From here we continue with creating smoke and fire in the form of flaming meteo...
Jason Edwards Software: Maya 2011
In this project we show you how to create eyeballs with a realistic look for your characters. We start off by modeling the two layers of the inner and outer eye and cover some basic UV mapping techniques. From here we move onto lighting and shadi...
David James Software: Matchmover 2011
This tutorial goes over how to integrate 3D objects into live footage. The first part covers some of the basics for camera tracking and how to navigate around the interface in MatchMover. We bring in some footage, get our scene set up and create...
ctbram Software: Maya 2011
In this modeling tutorial we build a WWII jerry can. We start from a single polygon plane at the center of the canister and work outward. Some of the useful tips for the new 3D modeler in Maya includes putting holes in surfaces and building objects...
David James Software: Maya 2011
In this training kit we create an animation of golden rings bouncing out of a falling wineglass. We start out in the first part using rigid body dynamics for object placement. This technique will save you time when simulating with many objects. W...
SimplyMaya Software: Maya 2011
In this beginner tutorial we cover the basics for getting started with lights in Maya. We look at different light types, with focus on the spot light. Topics covered include shadows, decay and light linking. We also look at how to create a three-poin...
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Although it might be intimidating for new users, the Bezier Curve Tool is one of the fastest ways to create complex curves in Maya. In our video, we start off by showing you how to use the Bezier Curve Tool to model a wine glass in Maya 2022. From...
In our new tutorial, we answer a question that often gets asked - how to cut round holes in Maya. The method we use works for cutting any type of hole in geometry. Maya's modeling tools chamfer vertex and circularize vertex get us off to a quick...
Bifrost is not only capable of simulating fluids but you can also use it for cloth. In this short tutorial, we show you how to drape a cloth over a table in Maya. This will get you used to the node chains and workflow of creating cloth within...
Continuing the modelling which can be found here We look at some techniques to quickly UV an object in Maya. Scene file can be found
A tutorial on basic poly modelling in Maya 2020. This is a continuation of our getting started with Maya series and contains the information you need to make your first model in Maya. The reference image I used can be found
Continuing our getting started with Maya series we're going to walk you through the principles of UV mapping. If you've never done any UV mapping before this would be a good place to start.
