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Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 2

This course will look in the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. It's aimed at people that have some modeling experience in Maya but are having trouble with complex objects.

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Can't rotate arms and legs

I have a new problem. (The paint skin weights part eventually worked out.) Now, when I try to animate the character, I try only to rely on the IK...

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by TiagoJMonteiro

19-06-2011|05:31 PM

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remapping hotkeys

I regularly find myself hitting 8 instead of F8, sending me into paint effect mode and it drives me nuts!! To save my sanity I've resorted to...

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by se7enhedd

18-06-2011|07:55 PM

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First Attempt

My first venture into the world of Maya. Criticism will be appreciated.

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by daverave

18-06-2011|08:34 AM

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Entering Fur Attribute Paint is incredibly slow

My character has about 20k polygons. When I enter the fur attribute painting tool, Maya freezes for about 1 minute. The U and V samples for the fur...

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by Nootjes

17-06-2011|03:49 PM

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V-ray System Settings

Hi All! Can anyone help me in Vray > Settings /System settings? I ve the original settings tree: low max depth: 60 min leaf:0...

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by Joey81

17-06-2011|10:42 AM

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Need some help...

Sorry by all this I mean: Object A is 100 scale on the Z axis File01.scene Object B is 1 scale on the Y axis File02.scene I'm trying to match...

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by daverave

17-06-2011|07:59 AM

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How big should a model be.

Hey, Im am trying to start a project in maya. Well infact Im redoing a project I did in college to see if I can do it better and how much I have...

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by bullet1968

17-06-2011|03:01 AM

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Extrude inside cylinder

Im sure this sounds simple to most, but Im trying to create a ledge between this cylindrical plate. ...

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by bullet1968

16-06-2011|09:25 PM

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How to open up MEL scripts?

Nevermind...I answered my own question....Move along...nothing to see here...

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by Gen

14-06-2011|11:06 PM

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Creating a fluid field from a data file

Hello, I have a data file that contains information on the fluid concentration over a domain at all times and I would like to import this...

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by gittenlucky

14-06-2011|06:17 PM

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Can I buy Maya from US and use it in EU?

Till now I always used the student edition for personal learning and licenses owned by companies when working for them. Now I decided and finally...

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by monkey99

13-06-2011|08:06 PM

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Split Polygon Tool Problem

Hi guys, I've got a question about the split polygon tool. Whenever I try to use it, it splits the face, but also puts random faces on my model...

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by frankthehobo

12-06-2011|01:59 AM

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selection mojo

hi, I've been watching tutorial vids recently and i've noticed that the 'tutors' seem very slick at selection - i.e. in this clip, he drags a...

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by se7enhedd

11-06-2011|06:57 PM

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New Computer $1000 Budget

Hi everybody! My friend uses Maya and needs a new computer. She has a macbook pro, but it is slow rendering and overheats badly. Her budget is...

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by Gen

11-06-2011|03:28 AM

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emit only once

I want my particles to emit only once and live forever. how do I do this?

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by Lamosa

11-06-2011|01:10 AM

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Layered texture

Hi, just a quick one.. is there a way of having a cloth texture and a file texture combined for use in a bump? Thanks Graham

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by Sircharles

10-06-2011|10:42 AM

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The Core Skills of VFX

not actually looked at this to be honest. It was done by a guy at dneg so should be pretty true. ...

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by honestdom

09-06-2011|08:58 AM

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black ops zombies!

is there anyone here who is a COD black ops zombie fanatic like myself?! :)

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by bullet1968

09-06-2011|02:35 AM

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Getting Free 3D models

Hi, My major is texture and lighting and I pretty much suck at modeling. I was wondering, if any good modelers on simplymaya would be willing to...

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by flatpyramid

08-06-2011|07:57 AM

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zBrush tablet navigation

Hey, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and dl a trial of z. Only done a few basic tuts so far, but it seems interesting. I don't like mudbox all...

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by stwert

07-06-2011|10:46 PM

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Maya 2012 Characterization Distorts Skeleton

Hi, I have a rigged character that I want to animate. I’m testing, using the help docs and a supplied mocap. Whan I run the characterization...

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by robja

07-06-2011|09:15 PM

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Animaiton Loop - One time

When I start playing animation, it loops for ever. But, what do if I want to loop it one time?

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by iamcreasy

07-06-2011|08:15 AM

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VBulletin help...?

Hey guys, has anyone every started their own forum using VBulletin? I'm looking for a little help to start a forum around a comic book series (that...

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