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Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1

This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.

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Error when creating UV snapshot

So I'm trying to create a UV Snapshot and I'm getting the red error: "//error:failed to open output file: c:\users|etc..... help! I have so...

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by priority0

14-03-2018|05:10 PM

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New Tutorials (The Robot and More)?

I noticed the robot in the hero banner. He's textured, sitting against a graffiti wall. Is that image a preview of things to come (texturing, posing...

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by David

14-03-2018|12:23 PM

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Modeling and Opening An Envelope in Maya

I need help with this. I assumed it would be simple and if not, thought I would easily find a tutorial online. Neither. All that I found was...

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by lilnyc

10-03-2018|12:00 AM

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Maya Samurai Character Modelling Series

Free Maya Tutorial Maya Samurai Character Modelling Series Part 1: ...

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by Falco Fal Frida

19-02-2018|01:18 PM

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Adding Input Box to a shelf

Darlings - as in the title - is it possible to add the Input Box to a shelf? Or just absolute transform/rename options?

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by NataliaBlue

15-02-2018|03:34 PM

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Hoew to duplicate and mirror joints and IK Handles

I have finished making a realistic dragon in Zbrush and I am done rigging it in Maya with joints and IK handles, but because the IK handle moved...

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by CharlotteKimberly

14-02-2018|09:40 AM

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Animation repeating at different frames

Hi,I am a newbie with Maya and I'm following this video 'animating a character throwing a ball in autodesk maya 2014' (...

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by pepcreations

07-02-2018|10:35 AM

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Has Anyone heard about the new Youtube changes that will be implemented ?

Hi Guys, I received an email last night telling me youtube will be undergoing new changes, being part of the YouTube Partner Program is going to...

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by gujaratpackers

02-02-2018|05:24 AM

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Nodes parented under an asset appear twice in the Outliner

Hello, nice to be back! I have a character in my scene and it has an objectSet + a character set. I put everything inside an asset. So now I can...

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by grendizer

31-01-2018|04:23 PM

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Can't select my object any more.

I guess this is a serious newbie question but it is also seriously annoying. All of the sudden I can’t select my object any more. When I select it in...

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by Papa Mouse

21-01-2018|09:39 AM

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How to make a face ?

I have 4 vertices selected, how do I make a face ? If I click 'Bridge' I have an error :-( How do I insert an image in this topic, if I click on...

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by Papa Mouse

18-01-2018|01:03 AM

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How to SCALE large city with small details.

Hello, I'm currently working on project, where main composition is large city. My question is, how to properly scale the city -...

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by JohnBel

16-01-2018|11:41 AM

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How to make trees

Hey Folks, Learning how to make environments, vegetation and rocks and terrain. For use in both Maya and Unreal. Rocks and terrain i've been making...

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by dimeolas

15-01-2018|05:37 PM

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What is Vertex Face good 4 ?

Does anyone know what vertex face good for?

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by David

15-01-2018|05:18 PM

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Can ARNOLD render resolution free?

I am new to Maya and rendering with Arnold so I have a basic question. In Maya when we press 3 for smooth preview that action raises poly count of...

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by David

14-01-2018|07:38 PM

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Maya for Beginners: Modelling

Series 1/4 Maya for Beginners Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCK8hoi9GMM&list=PL9yVNhhnIepgVQgLQUTLAd74RMuNL02q1

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by Falco Fal Frida

09-01-2018|02:34 AM

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How to unsmooth a smoothed object

In the Mech tutorial, the prof smooths and unsmooths polygons with a shortcut on his polygon tab of his shelf. However, my polygon options only...

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by bradleys04

08-01-2018|05:17 AM

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Text transparency and Arnold

Hi, I'm trying to add a texture which happens to be text. Is there a way to add a texture like this but without losing the shader color? I'm using...

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by Vebel

07-01-2018|12:51 AM

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A question about Mapping in Maya

So, I've been working with normal maps and (GOD, DO I LOVE THEM) as they can help so much when you want to create a high poly look on a low poly...

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by Gen

05-01-2018|05:29 AM

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Maya for Beginners: Animation

Final Series of Maya for Beginners Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn4...eature=youtu.be Part 2: ...

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by Falco Fal Frida

03-01-2018|03:27 PM

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Sound in Maya? | Page: 1 2

I am trying to add sound to a project that i am doing. I made a tacometer for a car, and i have a car reving in an audi file. I need to put it into...

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by JinMedium

30-12-2017|02:36 PM

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Looking for people who can 3D Model

What will you do? As a self employed game developer, I'm currently in search of people to grant the oportunity to, to gain experience, work on self...

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by mich194

22-12-2017|09:05 PM

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Computer spec list: best bang for the buck..

I need to update the specs on my computer I have some questions. Would the specs be the same for someone using Maya and VFX as it is from someone...

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by Gen

22-12-2017|06:02 PM