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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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56-inch Monitor

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who has the biggest monitor of them all? Answer: Sapphire! The resolution of this thing is 3840 x 2160. It needs...

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by marlonjohn

07-06-2008|11:40 AM

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HELP!!?? Setting up Orthographic image references?

Can someone PLEASE help! how do you set up an orthographic image ref./ bring a drawing into Maya, so it can be used as a guide in modeling. would...

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by ExtrudedDingus

07-06-2008|04:37 AM

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Maya versus Sketchup - speed test?

I like checking out this site here.. http://sketchup3dchallenge.blogspot.com/ gallery of images for one contest.. ...

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by ExtrudedDingus

07-06-2008|04:31 AM

Replies: 8

where do I start?

Hi all I have just decided to take the jump and get started in 3D graphics. I got some books, read a few threads on this forum... But I feel...

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by flatpacmac

05-06-2008|03:10 PM

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Random poly freezing

I began mentioning this problem in a thread I posted about nurbs but it doesn't really fit with the subject matter, and at first I thought it was a...

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by jsprogg

05-06-2008|02:56 PM

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Manipulators directional handles are too close together

Hey folks, I am having a problem with the manipulator tools in Maya. The handles, all of a sudden are bunched together. The move handles are just...

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by cuboidspatula

05-06-2008|02:25 PM

Replies: 2

EASY Question. Making Grass

Since you guys have been so helpful, I'm going to keep asking questions. Hopefully I'm not annoying you all. What is the easiest way to make a...

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by AikoWorld

04-06-2008|11:26 PM

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mapping a light probe image to a sphere?

Hi, managed to get it roughly on just by planat mapping it, tough this results in some pretty bad stretching around the widest point of the...

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by gubar

04-06-2008|11:02 PM

Replies: 2

Nurbs

Ok, so I used 3ds Max for years, but never got very good with it. I absolutely did NOT learn anything about nurbs and my poly skills were so-so at...

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by petersrin

04-06-2008|10:44 PM

Replies: 10

[help] glow intensity

I'm working on a city street full of neon signs, which flicker due to auto exposure in the shader glow attribute. So I need to manually input the...

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by AikoWorld

04-06-2008|09:10 PM

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Decent lighting set up to show of models

Hi, I'm looking for a way to show of models on a turntable. I get the basic principles of 3 point lighting, different light settings, GI and FG,...

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by gubar

04-06-2008|06:16 PM

Replies: 5

Indiana 4 (spoilers) | Page: 1 2

Hi all i just went to see the new indy movie and just like starwars i have to say it was a big dissapointment . what spielberg and lucas once knew...

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by Jay

04-06-2008|06:34 AM

Replies: 19

poly count

Hi there. I am currently building a character and as time has gone on I have noticed that when I zoom in and out in my modling windows it isn't as...

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by chopkins54

04-06-2008|06:09 AM

Replies: 2

Age of Conan

I just got my collectors edition and am loving the game (also the awesome concept art book that came with it). I never usually play MMORPG but i am...

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by Sepo

04-06-2008|05:58 AM

Replies: 4

Still a noob at heart

really you would have though id get better at this but nope when rigging and in the paint skin weights tool, how do you stop certain joints in the...

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by elephantinc

04-06-2008|01:01 AM

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Surprise, im stuck on something again :)

Hey guys, surprise im building another robot... original... lol .. But... I want to create one with some deformable facial expression, eg so i can...

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by publicFunction

04-06-2008|12:05 AM

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Still a noob after all this time

Sorry but im having a few really nooby problems my rotate manipulator isnt showing at all and the others are much bigger that normal thanks for...

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by gster123

03-06-2008|10:20 PM

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Using a Downloaded Rig

Hey Everyone, I downloaded this really cool looking "Creature" rig from the following link: ...

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by clebo99

03-06-2008|09:41 PM

Replies: 3

paint scripts tool

Hi all. Trying to get the paint script working but i keep getting this error // Error: Cannot find procedure "userPaintCtx". // the script is...

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by bendingiscool

03-06-2008|08:23 PM

Replies: 1

Modelling - texturing - rigging - Animating in the work place

I have recently got into maya and have done the free modelling tutorials and have just completed the modelling of the orc head. At the moment I am a...

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by hambo

03-06-2008|08:23 PM

Replies: 5

New Competition Concept

Hi guys, I have been brainstorming a new competition idea that I think we could run here as a fortnightly animation challenge. The Title: SME...

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by sspikedudley

03-06-2008|07:45 PM

Replies: 5

mental ray not updating.

hi - i'm having an issue where mental ray doesn't seem to be updating my targa textures files. when i hit reload they update in the attribute editor...

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by arran

03-06-2008|01:19 PM

Replies: 3

Camera track around scene

I'm looking for a tutorial or advice on how to guide a camera around a scene i've made. I know it's got something to do with keyframes and tweening...

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