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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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Frosted Cup with Text

I am trying to make a frosted cup with some text on it, but I am having a lot of trouble. On the frosted cup the text would have to be see through...

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by mastone

01-01-2009|03:55 PM

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To All SM Members... | Page: 1 2

Just to say, have a Happy and Safe New Years Eve and 2009! Dont get too loaded:beer: Jay

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by BennyK

01-01-2009|02:21 PM

Replies: 22

fxGuide's top 10 cool things of 2008

Well, everyone is doing the end-of-year lists, so fxGuide.com put out theirs today. The last 2 in the list are my worst favorites... as they are...

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by gster123

31-12-2008|10:57 AM

Replies: 9

cycleCheck warning

Hello, I've been toying around with the dynamics portion of maya. I just created a simple cube (active rigid body) falling down onto a passive...

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by Gen

31-12-2008|01:39 AM

Replies: 1

where to buy?

i'm not sure if anyone remembers, but simplymaya used to sell an organic character modeling dvd. the character looked like a human that was wearing...

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by elephantinc

30-12-2008|09:31 PM

Replies: 2

Chromakeying in maya

Hi all, I am currently making a promo and I am trying to key in video footage into maya, allowing me to have my subject situated in a 3D area. ...

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by Jay

30-12-2008|07:27 PM

Replies: 5

Rigging sliding door

Hey, I have a main box- like object and 3 door-like objects that cover a gap in it. I was wondering if there was a way to rig them so that the...

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by Jay

30-12-2008|05:25 PM

Replies: 2

F.E.A.R. problem that i need helps wif :/

okay, before you say google it i didi and i got a bunch of irrelevant crap totally not related to the game so thats why im posting this.... i just...

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by Acid44

30-12-2008|04:55 PM

Replies: 1

constraining object to midpoint

Hey, I have two objects which have aim constraints so they point towards each other and another one in the middle which does the same, however, i...

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by halfloaf

30-12-2008|08:47 AM

Replies: 7

Staggered triangulation of polygons... Possible?

Hi, I noticed that Maya uses trapezoid (four sided) polygons. When triangulated (Polygons > Mesh > Triangulate) Maya simply splits each quad...

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by Timo79

28-12-2008|10:13 PM

Replies: 3

Transfering points to a friend

Q : Has the link or site to transfer points to a friend been changed/moved resently ? Middle december I had no problem going to ...

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by Jay

28-12-2008|08:19 AM

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model mo be machined using 5 axis miller

Hello, I am looking of a nurbs model of a chess knight. I have a 5 axis milling machine and what I am going to do is import the model into a...

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by kenmathias

27-12-2008|09:28 PM

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new to this! need some advice :)

Hey people! Im currently at university doing a BSC in 'Multimedia Technology and design'. Its a pretty cool course, little bit too much...

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by martynzs

27-12-2008|09:14 PM

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Chess Knight to be made on 5 axis milling machine

Hello, I am looking of a nurbs model of a chess knight. I have a 5 axis milling machine and what I am going to do is import the model into a...

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by kenmathias

27-12-2008|08:36 PM

Replies: 0

PSD not displaying correctly

Hey guys, I''ve made a UV map and a PSD network according to this maya handbook I'm using. But when I go to update PSD network it doesn't appear....

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by WFPaulson

27-12-2008|06:13 PM

Replies: 4

Some free stuff

Some free models of mine for people to play with if anyone wants. I will try and upload some stuff onto simply maya when I get the chance. ...

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by gster123

26-12-2008|07:03 PM

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Hide Environement in Render

Hi, I'm new to maya and to this forum and I'm having a problem when rendering a scene. I have a sphere which reflects it's environement. The...

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by Dirxess

26-12-2008|03:20 PM

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blending 2 normal maps to

ok people here's a problem. I made a model (pillar), and made normal map for it. So now i have file texture node (with normal map), which is...

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by Sil-Valeor

26-12-2008|01:38 AM

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Simple extrude problem

I have a nurbs circle and a curve and I would like to create an even extrusion, but it tapers at one end. How do I do this? Nevermind, figured it...

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by adevejian

26-12-2008|12:20 AM

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Maya 2009 zbrush displacement maps

Hey guys, I'm using Maya2009 and I can't seem to load displacement maps from zbrush. I chose the r16 displacement export, but it doesn't seem to...

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by Chirone

25-12-2008|11:04 PM

Replies: 7

Dark areas appear on object when shaded

Hey, Im modelling an object in maya which has many sections that slot together to create a cube like object but seperate when needed. I want thin...

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by bobsquish

25-12-2008|09:18 PM

Replies: 4

Joopsons Sketchbook | Page: 1 2

hey guys, I'm just making a thread where I can post my crappy stuff I do from day to day! Here is a zbrush sketch I started about an hour ago....

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by Joopson

25-12-2008|04:32 AM

Replies: 15

Happy Christmas!

Hey Guys One of the last times i'll probably be on over the festive period so thought I would just wish you and yours a happy christmas and new...

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by ragecgi

25-12-2008|12:50 AM

Replies: 13

Merry Christmas & patient NEW HOPE

MERRY XMAS to the entire community of Simply Maya, STAFF & Students both. I have been PATIENTLY trying to get simple answer for months before...

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by njon

24-12-2008|11:00 PM

Replies: 0

Hey guys

hey guys, i havent been on here for a WHILE hah. well, ive moved on from 3d graphics, so i have a couple of nice lookin books sittin here with nothin...

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by elephantinc

24-12-2008|12:43 PM

Replies: 1