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Complex UV Layout in Maya

Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character

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Reasons to punch Maya in the mouth. | Page: 1 2

Over on Vimeo Josh Robinson has posted a crit video of Maya and what, in his opinion, are shortcomings. He has entitled it 'Reasons I want to...

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by Gen

08-08-2011|09:36 PM

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I accidentally set something and what's happening is this... CLICK HERE

I'm a total beginner. I only learned Maya by myself so I only rely on the net but the thing is, I don't even know what happened so please help me. It...

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by Gen

08-08-2011|08:02 PM

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RENDERING. how do i shorten render time?

i have 358 frames of animation to render, and its taken me 5hours to render 20 frames. i dont want to loose any resolution or take off raytracing as...

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by ctbram

07-08-2011|11:54 PM

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instanced geometry

I've recently modelled car wheels and, although I'm pleased with the outcome, they're fairly high-poly and its slowing Maya down and I'm having to...

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by se7enhedd

07-08-2011|10:43 AM

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Getting a blocky render preview

So I'm working on texturing and want to see how my bump is coming out. However, when I try to render I get a blocky render as seen below. ...

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by whitetiger777

07-08-2011|12:14 AM

Replies: 4

Picasso PICA6K1EN Professional Tablet

Has anyone used this tablet to sculpt? I don't want to spend a lot of money on a new wacom and I came across this tablet. I was wondering if anyone...

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by banksta

06-08-2011|11:49 PM

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triangles | Page: 1 2 3

im curios to know what it is with you people and triangles WHATS WRONG WITH TRIANGLES any games ive extracted models from use all tris so is it just...

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by murambi

06-08-2011|12:06 PM

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google+ | Page: 1 2

Anyone have an invite they would care to share? david at simplymaya.com if you do Cheers Dave :)

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by MyJuliet

06-08-2011|07:11 AM

Replies: 26

Green Letter "S"

I was working on a model today and I noticed that a green "S" appeared in the center of the model. I didn't notice exactly what I was doing when it...

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by MyJuliet

06-08-2011|07:01 AM

Replies: 7

Error attemting to render

When I try to render current frame on several models, I get he following error message in the script editor: file -f -o...

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by Digirodin

05-08-2011|11:43 AM

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Problem with camera...

Ok, new to Maya. Anyway, I've imported a sequence into Maya from Voodoo, using the (.ma) extension. The camera and tracking data imports, however I...

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by EwanLumsden

04-08-2011|09:41 PM

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twisted..??

I'm getting all kinds of funky shading all over this model. I've gone all over it and deleted or merged any stray or extra verts, I've checked the...

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by ctbram

04-08-2011|10:58 AM

Replies: 7

Question about materials and textures

I have been trying to apply a texture (a file in my case) to my planet Earth in my solar system in Hypershade. I've created a new material for my...

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by RockyMills_01

04-08-2011|02:28 AM

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Quadro or Firepro

I have a dilemma, I was wondering if I could have some opinions! before I order my computer just wondering what graphics card I should go for the...

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by Acid44

03-08-2011|09:26 PM

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Not-so-rigid rigid objects

Is there a way to adjust how pliable a rigid object is? For example, if I take ten beach balls or pillows, can I squish them together? Thanks

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by Digirodin

03-08-2011|11:02 AM

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Unlimited Detail Real-Time Rendering Technology

Just found this on youtube, it's quite weird. Instead of using polygons some company is making a 3d software which uses tiny atoms like in real life...

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by elephantinc

03-08-2011|10:25 AM

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How to cut circular hole out of a Polygon?

I'm modelling a DJ kit, and few of these round touch buttons are placed in a circular depression. I'm finding it pretty hard to cut out a perfect...

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by bullet1968

03-08-2011|06:07 AM

Replies: 7

Portfolio Domains?

I've been thinking about this for a while and others may be too, so I figure I'll ask here. What are some good places to set up a portfolio...

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by Jay

02-08-2011|08:38 PM

Replies: 13

Placing spheres exactly x amount of 'units' apart from each other

I must say I am brand new to Maya, and know nothing more than I've learned by a couple books and browsing YouTube, so please forgive my ignorance. ...

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by Stackhouse

02-08-2011|07:29 PM

Replies: 3

Hot key for dividing grid mesh?

Does anyone know the Hot key to toggle the intensity of the grid?

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by marlonjohn

02-08-2011|03:02 AM

Replies: 5

can't see my texture

hello everyone, currently i'am doing a product visualization tutorial. after the modeling of that headset i put some materials on it. now i wanted...

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by ssd160

01-08-2011|11:51 PM

Replies: 6

How do I render very large images in Maya?

Hi, I'm new to this forum and need some urgent help! Does anyone know how to render out really large single frame images in Maya 2010? I'm sure...

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by LauriePriest

01-08-2011|09:09 PM

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Overclocking

Hi just got a gtx 590 and wanted to see how far i can push this card . So the problem is I have windows 7 64bit and the only program that I have that...

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by Acid44

01-08-2011|08:30 PM

Replies: 1

subD to poly problem

i'm sure there's an answer for this some 200 pages back but i cant find it and i fogot how to do it as time has gone by but how do i fix this?:help:

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by daverave

31-07-2011|04:57 PM

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Bullets new motorcycle (real life)

Ok found this by accident on a bloody TV program. I WANT one LOL...serious...48c to recharge (roughly) does 108 km/hr and has a range between 70 and...

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