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2d shape

say i wanted to create a 3d 'L' or other to symmetrical shape, can i create a 2D version first then extrude it? if yes, how do I do it?!

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by se7enhedd

18-11-2010|11:08 PM

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Empty shader bins

Is there a script out there that can delete empty shader bins. We have files that have loads of bins that need deleting but you have to do them one...

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by stwert

18-11-2010|09:02 PM

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Freelance Work in CG

Hi guys, it's that time of year for another rant, where do I start, I had the displeasure of working for a bunch of shysters, I got the job...

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by murambi

18-11-2010|05:43 PM

Replies: 12

Autodesk for the win

So I have some great news for anyone that is in school and cant affored to buy Maya, 3ds max, etc. My teacher sent me this link that will grant...

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by elephantinc

18-11-2010|05:01 PM

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moving vetices

is it possible to move vertices/edges without changing the actual shape of the mesh. say, if you've done a few 'split polygon' or 'edge loops' and it...

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by se7enhedd

18-11-2010|03:50 PM

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mia material x passes - problem

Have a look at these two renders. One is a basic lanbert and as you see, the rendered mesh is fine. However, take a look at the render with the...

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by Scarabrae

17-11-2010|10:47 PM

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Texture Stretching?

I'm trying to add a floor tile to a room I made in Maya 6.0 (Yes I'm using an old version). But the problem is on one side of the room it looks...

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by Astaroth616

17-11-2010|07:46 PM

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Mac doesnt support maya! help?

hey, i recently brought a mac for my studys and only to find maya autodesk doesnt work? do maya do a dmg. version of maya? If not im thinking i...

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by ctbram

17-11-2010|02:09 PM

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Add Influence

Hi there, Don't know where I should post this question, I have a similar post in the Newbie Lounge. I have a completed, weighted character mesh,...

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by rockit

17-11-2010|11:46 AM

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Add Influence

Hi, Don't know if this is a newb question. It has to do with skinning. If there is a more appropriate section to post this, please advise: I...

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by rockit

17-11-2010|11:45 AM

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How to activate pivot point in Maya 2011 on Macbook Pro?

I am following the tutorials on page 60 of the “Introducing Maya 2011” by Derakhshani. I am using a MacBook Pro 17” and he says to use the “Home”...

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by itisgregory

17-11-2010|03:42 AM

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Avatar 3 Disk Special Edition

Well, I just got it. picked it up for the same price the original release single Dvd was...in the states its 20$ for dvd, and 35$ for Blu Ray at...

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by G-Man

16-11-2010|05:34 PM

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Stumped on hard surface model...sorry kind of long | Page: 1 2

Hi all first of all... I have a couple of questions if I may.... I am a film editor with no prior 3d modeling experience, who was asked by a...

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by dabu

16-11-2010|05:30 PM

Replies: 17

S3D CGI Maya Plug-In

There is a new plugin available for Maya, S3D CGI Maya Plug-In. The first professional plugin, quick and efficient. It´s bound to save us all plenty...

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by vbergman

16-11-2010|04:19 PM

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Penguins

Maybe someone's posted this up in the past but I came across this a few months ago when I was searching for penguin references ...

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by bullet1968

16-11-2010|04:32 AM

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Funny add

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Windows-7-Commercial-Mac-Blu-ray-HD-Movies,11635.html just saw this really cool animation

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by Ozgalis

16-11-2010|02:35 AM

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ZBrush 4 Spotlight crashes

Hi Guys I have been fiddling around with Spotlight in ZBrush 4 which is potentially a great tool to get the most amazing detail in an instant....I...

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by Dango77

15-11-2010|06:18 PM

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Modelling a road animation

Ok...just out of curiosity...as Im a Surveyor and eventually I will want to model a road animation (ie vehicles driving)...my query is this If...

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by bullet1968

15-11-2010|05:37 PM

Replies: 4

Overwhelmed noob

Hello all. I recently discovered SimplyMaya while waiting for my software package to be delivered. I bought the student version which includes :MAYA...

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by Nilla

14-11-2010|11:11 PM

Replies: 7

Reshaping a sphere with a bump map

Hi, could someone please tell me how to make the vertexes of a sphere form mountains and valleys from a bump map in Maya? I know how to make a sphere...

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by fox95871

14-11-2010|07:30 PM

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model appears transparent

hi, i'm brand new to maya and struggling thru a few tutorials. whilst I am following most of them and making slow progress, i've noticed that my...

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by G-Man

14-11-2010|06:00 PM