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Introduction to Maya - Rendering in Arnold

This course will look at the fundamentals of rendering in Arnold. We'll go through the different light types available, cameras, shaders, Arnold's render settings and finally how to split an image into render passes (AOV's), before we then reassemble it i

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How do i send custom shelf where icons automatically load

Hey guys, how do i send a shelf i created to friend where all the icons load automatically. Meaning they dont have to find the images by hand? ...

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by Dango77

11-04-2009|01:17 AM

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UV projections [Q]

I have been helping a member with UV layout. In the process I have become interested in learning more effective ways to planar map. With legs...

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by ctbram

10-04-2009|06:26 PM

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A Question of fun!

In your guy's opinions "What would be a good Game Develepment PC Build? From the ground up how would you guys build it?

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by The Architect

10-04-2009|05:50 AM

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Clean Topology!!!....quads???

Can the following topology could be defined as clean? http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/iamcreasy/topology1.jpg...

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by arran

09-04-2009|05:51 PM

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Problem with components!! AHHH!

Hi Guys! Being a newbie at Maya I've encountered a problem i think i can't get out of! AHHH!! To explain, i was simply modeling my mesh and i must...

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by arran

09-04-2009|05:21 PM

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Split-polygon Tool Trouble

Hey anyone and everyone, question: In Kurt's Dragon tutorial, he uses the split polygon tool for making edges around the eye, and when he does...

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by nick@koeppen.net

09-04-2009|01:50 AM

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Beginner Help

Hey, I want to start modeling with Maya. But i have a problem i don t know how to start =). i bought a book named (Maya 2008) its a good Book but i...

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by halfloaf

08-04-2009|01:00 PM

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Is this site legit or a scam?

Is this site a scam? cause it sure looks like it. *URL removed by mod*

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by Chirone

08-04-2009|07:58 AM

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Mirrored geometry (3D painting)

Hi all, I've been working on my first model for about a month now, and that involved my mirroring the geometry of a single cube-based polygon......

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by Chirone

08-04-2009|07:49 AM

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Question on a License

So I own a copy of Maya Unlimited 2008 Student version. I would like to upgrade and I found a version of maya that says. "Autodesk Maya Unlimited...

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by stwert

08-04-2009|12:49 AM

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RECOMMENDED MAYA BOOKS & READS

Greetings friends! I wanted to start a thread on what books on maya are great for learning and quick reference. We all tend to forget little...

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by sunnee

07-04-2009|10:15 AM

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Anybody ever heard about this place before?

Hello I was looking around for some more free Maya Tutorials on the web and I bumped into this site by accident, I think its 3dwebschool.com or...

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by vlweb3d

06-04-2009|03:14 AM

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another ncloth question.

hello everyone. Sorry to post another ncloth question. I am a bit confused about the work flow of ncloth. I have been told to start with low poly...

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by caligraphics

05-04-2009|07:54 PM

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Advice needed

Hey guys, I am trying to learn maya from a book named 'Mastering Maya 8.5'. The book is good. No doubt Can you guys suggest some more learning...

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by maheshsubbiah

04-04-2009|05:26 PM

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Cannot find Polygon Sphere Options

heji, i'm a beginner in maya, and i'm trying to learn it by myself, with a book. Now i'm at a loss with somethin the book told me. :headbang: It...

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by nianto

04-04-2009|01:28 PM

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Chef Ramsay Follow-on tutorial

Amazing tutorial - Chef Ramsay Tutorial. I am brand new to the Maya 3D World - haven't even loaded the software on the system yet. As I am...

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by Jay

04-04-2009|08:29 AM

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Helping Hand - animation

Hi guys, I just finished another animated short for rig and animation testing. I had a blast making it. Check it out. ...

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by RockyMills_01

03-04-2009|06:13 PM

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How to do heat distiortion waves effects???

Like when you are in the desert, you look at the road and there is some waves because of the heat. I have no clue how to do it at maya. Anyone??? ...

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by bluemana

03-04-2009|01:55 PM

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Need help fixing the hands

Where should I add polygon splits to get rid of those triangles. Feel free to download the image and draw on it. Thanks....

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by bluemana

03-04-2009|01:54 PM

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SGI acquired by Rackable

SGI, a former 3D graphics pioneer, is in talks with server-maker Rackable, who is acquiring SGI for $25 million. I just thought that everyone...

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by The Architect

03-04-2009|12:38 PM

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maya2009 - normalmaps

anyone else noticed differences in normalmap generation with maya2009 compared to previous versions? have a look at the pic from left to right:...

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by Falott

02-04-2009|05:20 PM

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Weird Inspirations

I'm just wondering if anyone's ever been doing something unusual, or been in an odd predicament and it's sparked some creativeness off that has led...

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