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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

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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

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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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