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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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Workflow for separting an object into parts...

I have a tuck object that is all one piece and I want to separate the polygons into the various parts of the truck under one group - so the group...

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by AikoWorld

06-05-2008|10:32 AM

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Batch render not working on Mac book pro?

Hi, I'm trying to batch render a 168 frame animation using maya software renderer. I have left it for over an hour, several times and still it shows...

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by publicFunction

06-05-2008|08:12 AM

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X-Ray Shader

Hi, Can someone give me some basic setting to create an X-ray style shader? Something like what you see in the following link... Thanks!!!...

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by AikoWorld

06-05-2008|01:01 AM

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great

that seems to be great David . looking forward :attn:

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by samolka

05-05-2008|11:14 PM

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TDK

New trailer http://www.whysoserious.com/happytrails/trailer.htm enjoy Jay

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by Jay

05-05-2008|04:27 PM

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Scaling paint effects layer?

Hi, Im having problems scaling the paint effects layer to the scene. I have referenced the scene file to the character file and scaled up the...

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by alexanderH

05-05-2008|01:55 PM

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Trouble with graph editor

Hi, I'm having lots of trouble with the graph editor. Is there a simple button to click to set a keyframe to be accelerated or decelerated into?...

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by PixelDroid

05-05-2008|12:52 PM

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really newbie

hi to all, i'm a new user. my skill is very bad and as you can see also my english, i hope to find nice people who can help me in the 3d world of...

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by AikoWorld

05-05-2008|11:22 AM

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Fresnel on specularity - which channel

Hi, should it be applied to the eccentricity, roll-off or colour? If it's more than one of those, should the same ramp be used or not? I've...

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by alexanderH

05-05-2008|04:00 AM

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Play Blast

Hi everyone, Can someone give me a hant? I'm trying to create a play blast animation of my scene, but the texture doesn't show in the objects... ...

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by Gen

05-05-2008|12:35 AM

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Render Texture Problem

Hi... it's me again... The new problem is this: I have aplayed the texture I have (I don't know if I've done it well), And it does look good....

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by hidekiw

04-05-2008|05:14 PM

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// Error: *Fatal* (mental ray) : mental ray encountered a fatal error. The system may

// Error: *Fatal* (mental ray) : mental ray encountered a fatal error. The system may have become unstable. Please save the scene and exit Maya. ...

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by AikoWorld

04-05-2008|03:31 PM

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Any one have a good shader site?

Im in search of some nice shaders. if anyone has a link i really appreciate it.. thx...

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by AnthonyCg

04-05-2008|03:29 PM

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Pivot Location stuck at 0,0

Hey guys, I started a new scene and have been having issues with center pivots. Regardless of where my object was created the pivot always goes back...

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by alexanderH

04-05-2008|10:38 AM

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how to set up blueprints...

how do I set up blueprints correctly in maya. because I can never seem to get them to all line up right. If anyone who knows how to set up blueprints...

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by alexanderH

04-05-2008|07:48 AM

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newbie

Hey all, I have worked with different programs, but i am new with this 3d modeling. I need to learn as much as possible in the next 4 to 6 months...

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by alexanderH

04-05-2008|07:43 AM

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Moving verts with "Insert"

Using Maya 8.5 on Precision 690. OS is XP Pro When rebuilding polys I will select a series of verts I want to move in unison. I use the insert to...

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by Tristanartform

26-04-2008|12:15 PM

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mirror / duplicate problem

Hi all, Whenever i mirror or duplicate a model (namely the heads of characters) I always end up with a crease down the middle of the head. I've...

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by s6xshotta

26-04-2008|10:56 AM

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Looking For Michael McKinley

Hello Mike- I was wondering if you are almost complete with the training tutorial on Low and High Character Modeling Cartoons for Film and Games?...

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by mtmckinley

26-04-2008|09:59 AM

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bump only partialy renders

I have a simple building and have applied a bump to it but the bump will only render in parts depending on camera angle. There is no transition...

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by wokendreams

26-04-2008|07:11 AM

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Some help with lighting black gun metal material

Hi, I'm modeling a gun and having a little trouble getting the material correct. I've made some ok metal materials previously by creating very...

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by gubar

26-04-2008|04:59 AM

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From the makers of.. "So My kittens ruined the day!"

hey guys, i thought you might like to take a look at the sample piece i made for my application to JMC Acadamy. tell me what you think, weather i can...

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by Weyu

26-04-2008|04:03 AM

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Aplaying Texture

Hi everyone, I'm kind of new in maya and I'm having problems whit textures. I mean, I have a poligon extruded plenty of times, and when I create...

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by hidekiw

25-04-2008|11:11 PM

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Curcular Filler and Trim Tool

I have a problem when i use the tool curcular filler to create a nice eage and then tyy to cut out the othe parts with trim tool that i dont whant to...

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by Armandz

25-04-2008|10:12 AM

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shake

http://www.apple.com/uk/shake/ it was my uderstanding that apple no longer support shake but the website doesnt mention it at all (see above)...

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