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Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1

This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.

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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

Replies: 1

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

Replies: 8

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