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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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Hello i'm new to the maya software and i dont know so mutch about it. I Have seen some tutorials but they dont tell anything about all the key...

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by mischaw0

14-03-2008|08:31 AM

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Targa file compiler

Hi I need a program that will compile my mental ray targa files into a movie. After Effects is way out of my price range. Wondered if there are any...

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by Jr.Who

14-03-2008|06:07 AM

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Creating a rig - freeze transformations on bones?

Hi, I'm rigging along with a tutorial just now. I frequently freeze the transformation on the control objects, as instructed. It never advises...

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by gubar

14-03-2008|05:54 AM

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Adding "decals" or "stickers" to a textured model

Okay, I'm looking for a tutorial or some direction here--any help? I have several objects in a scene, all are identical. I've textured them. Now...

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by Al_mullin

14-03-2008|04:52 AM

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Need some vid ideas

Hey, guys, I'm going to try to make a couple vids. I thought I'd start out simple, just to get back into it and do some instructional vids as opposed...

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by alexanderH

13-03-2008|09:12 PM

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Lighting question

is there any way to make a light come on at a certain key frame? i've been trying for days and nothing seems to work...i need to create a 15 degree...

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by gster123

13-03-2008|08:56 PM

Replies: 1

How to split border edges?

Hallo guys! This is my first post at the forum, so don't be so sticky :) I have built a house in Maya, and have created a foundation to my...

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by mmoore5553

13-03-2008|08:38 AM

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Polygon/subdivs/surfaces , i dont understand :S

Hi, i,ve been playing with maya for about 2 mouths now. But i really dont understand why there is so many things to choose, when should i choose to...

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by NeoStrider

13-03-2008|04:23 AM

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maya 8.5 and photoshop CS2 issue??

Im just about to do some texturing so I have just re-installed photoshop CS2 on my new system. I want CS3 but dont have the money yet so i have to...

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by NeoStrider

13-03-2008|04:19 AM

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Texture problem: mi_car_paint_phen

So I'm using Mental Ray to render, along with caustics, global illumination, etc. I keep having trouble with my "mi_car_paint_phen" textures and I...

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by INOX

13-03-2008|03:28 AM

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Z brush

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/779/dino1kl5.th.png Ive just started using zbrush and im trying to get a bit of surface deatil to my dinosaur...

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by white_lie

13-03-2008|01:49 AM

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Binding workflow

Hi, I'm about to start a skeleton for my character. I've created clusters to make him blink. Now I want to create a skeleton, bind and skin him....

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by gubar

12-03-2008|09:12 PM

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House modeing question

Hello everyone, I've been trying to model a house in maya.How can i Achieve this?

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by elephantinc

12-03-2008|06:43 PM

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Take a look :)

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by jm82792

12-03-2008|02:51 PM

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i forgot!!!! finals are due tomorrow!! HELP!!

i'm freaking out!! i forgot how to make the view into the camera view!! help me please!!

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by rosemaiden04

12-03-2008|02:39 PM

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black duplicated side ??

hello everyone i have a problem with maya plz help i created a simple right side face but when i duplicate the face to the other side the...

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by abed

12-03-2008|09:14 AM

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Deleted by mistake... can I bring it back?

Hello, Er... I just used blendshapes to make all of the facial expressions for my penguin. When I turned him back to xray mode to work on his joints...

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by Jo Wand

12-03-2008|02:38 AM

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The Incredible Hulk

if at first you didnt like the original.... try the new improved version (allegedly) Looks promising, and someones had a field day with...

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by NeoStrider

11-03-2008|01:05 PM

Replies: 8

Maya Facebook Group

Hi all I've just created a Group on Facebook for Maya Users. The group is called "Fans of Maya", it open to all users of Maya. and gives you a...

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by Rhetoric Camel

11-03-2008|07:00 AM

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Mental Ray and rough edges ?

Hi, I'm new here and I've been learning maya for a few months now and I've had this problem that comes up every once in a while when I render with...

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by icegloda

11-03-2008|01:29 AM

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Maya Book for Beginners | Page: 1 2

Hi! I'm looking for a Maya Beginners book. I've found the following one, which sounds good:...

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by kimsay

10-03-2008|02:29 PM

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Fog rolling in...

As I pull out, a fog-like substance rolls over my grid and any object sitting on it. How do I get rid of this? ...

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by gster123

10-03-2008|07:58 AM

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back car image plane problem

Ok ive just started to set up my image planes so i can model a car. I have 3 views, side, front and back. I have the side and front views set up...

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by bendingiscool

10-03-2008|01:44 AM

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After walk cycle, what then?

Hi, I've done a walk cycle with my character, but now i want him to walk a distance, not just walk on the same spot. How do i do that realistic?

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by mr pix.

10-03-2008|01:30 AM

Replies: 3

i feel like a real noob for askin

ok ive browsed around in maya and i cant seem to find 1-how to restore the scene to the defaults and 2-how to pull up that side bar that has the lil...

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