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channel box problem

Hi there, im really new to maya and have been trying to teach myself some basics recently. My problem is that when i create a polygon shape and bring...

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by Chirone

07-02-2009|11:15 PM

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Dark patches on surface

Hey, im having some trouble with dark patches appearing on the surface of my models when rendered. I think it may be the geometry especially in...

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by arran

07-02-2009|10:28 PM

Replies: 6

Demo Reel to DVD ... Suggestions?

Hi Everyone, So far I using After Effects to edit my animation. The format is going to be inital auto play and then a menu 1) But I'm...

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by UncleMito

07-02-2009|08:27 PM

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Snow shader?

Im animating a scene and I have this Polygon model that represents a cliff edge. My question: How can I make a shader that represents realistic...

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by gster123

07-02-2009|08:42 AM

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Polygons versus Subdiv surface

I hope someone can help me but is it possible to use subdiv surfaces with 3d engines or does have to be polygons? Thanks Mike

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by Dutch_Can

06-02-2009|01:59 PM

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How to make a twist?

Okay, I'm a little bit at lost at how can I start making the twisted cords in a perfect way like it on the door knob. I'm thinking of some sort of...

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by gster123

06-02-2009|07:38 AM

Replies: 2

Japanese text

I have to create Japanese text (Kanji) for a short animation. The problem is whenever I input the Japanese text, all I get are question marks. I've...

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by mamikapapo

05-02-2009|07:46 PM

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Learning maya 2009

So, Its my first post and here but i have been looking through some of the work done on this site already and I must say I am very impressed. I have...

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by Mikey_Boro

05-02-2009|04:28 PM

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Cloth tutorials? Wind? *GULP*

I did a Maya Help and Google search and I'm getting some helpful tutorials, but cloth is brand new to me in Maya and there's a SEA of information out...

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by Archania

05-02-2009|01:17 PM

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Landscape deformation

Hi Everyone I've just moved over from Max to Maya (new job). Anyone got any tips about how to quickly deform subdivided planes into rolling...

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by honestdom

05-02-2009|12:28 PM

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Texture inputs

hey all, basically i just wanted to know where each texture input is placed? for example - using a blinn (Q1a) does the difuse texture go into...

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by pixel_poison

05-02-2009|10:40 AM

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Another Tech problem!

Hi, I'm not sure where to post this, but I have ANOTHER tech problem. Since this is really the only tech savvy community I know of, and my searches...

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by oldhippie_tom

05-02-2009|01:20 AM

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Transformers 2 - super bowl

Ok who was blown away :attn: Man it looks good and did you see Ravage - man my name sake looks soooooo cool (www,ravage3d.com) bring it on.

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by tweetytunes

04-02-2009|08:07 PM

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color Displacement map problem.

Hey - so i'm using maya 09 and i'm trying to get my color map working with my displacement map on this model. for some reason when i add the...

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by gster123

04-02-2009|07:17 PM

Replies: 6

Bright Lights!

Hi all. Question: When rendering in with Maya Software I'm getting this bright light in the middle of the screen which isn't casting light on any...

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by stretchandgrim

04-02-2009|01:35 PM

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GHOST LIGHT

Has anyone ever come across a hidden OpticalFX node when using Maya Software rendering that causes a glow light which can not be found in the...

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by stretchandgrim

04-02-2009|01:34 PM

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basic question re inputs

Sorry i've not been able to search for the answer to this, its a really basic one. I have a bend deformer in my scene but if i delete history or...

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by Vurt

04-02-2009|12:24 PM

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jellyfish model

hi all! im a budding digital artist. Started taking classes within the last year, and im loving every minute of it. But, im a bit stuck on one of my...

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by honestdom

04-02-2009|10:18 AM

Replies: 8

Favorite movie moment of 2008

(its a bit late but) what was your favorite movie moment of 2008? What was your favorite movie of 2008? My favorite movie was definitely Wall-e...

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by tweetytunes

03-02-2009|09:54 PM

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Where is final gather scale in maya 2009??

I just got maya 09 and i was going to render something using final gather...but the render globals menu has totally changed...i cant find the final...

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by arran

03-02-2009|06:00 PM

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help : darken mesh

hey all, i hope someone can help me with this: basically, i downloaded a obj. for some texturing pratice. imported it in, but the mesh is...

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by Perfecto

03-02-2009|03:05 PM

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Texture problem ! Again !

Hey Guys Having more problems with my textures for a model i have been doing I'am making a skirt texture for a female character and for some...

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by arran

03-02-2009|01:44 PM

Replies: 2

converting Maya

Hi all, was wondering if anyone knows the best way I could convert a Maya 4.5 file to .3ds or possibly Lightwave. I used to do a lot of work in Maya...

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