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Texture/Surface Mapping to Object

Morning all, Another day another question. Im trying to map the triangles (3d) to the surface/structure in the back ground does this need to be...

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by mattbarb

25-11-2007|12:06 PM

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Game Triangulate Question

Hey guys, I was just testing some things and would like your thoughts about this. Which is better? Option 1 or Option 2? In option 1, i...

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by The Architect

25-11-2007|07:50 AM

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tutorial question

i am watching the tutorial basic human form but how come your object get created automatically and i have to click and drag mine on the screen?

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by webbcreativearts

25-11-2007|06:03 AM

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Tablet Problems on dual monitor

Hi all, I have a problem with a Graphics Tablet. I have set up a second monitor and i want my tablet to only use one of the monitors instead of...

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by Some Guy

25-11-2007|04:55 AM

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Free Texture

I am new here Hi.

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by marlonjohn

25-11-2007|03:46 AM

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un-bake UV mapping?

Hey all, I imported an XSI model into Maya and want to modify it and give it new textures. Though the model's UV mapping is 'baked' ... i guess....

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by Eelco

25-11-2007|12:09 AM

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Hello?... is anybody out there?

Hey, sorry about the thread title. Well basicly just saying hi, and seeing if the forums are alive or not..... the latest post is dated the 24th...

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by Mayaniac

24-11-2007|07:09 PM

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Snapping objects

Please someone yet again im going mental how the hell do i keep an object in place at a set pivot point and connect another part of the object to its...

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by Mayaniac

24-11-2007|05:06 PM

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BRAD BIRD PIXAR INTERVIEW!

Ok, I was just over at PIXAR in Emeryville with my friend that works in the animation dept. He gave me this link to this site of a rare interview of...

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by David

24-11-2007|01:17 PM

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lights and colors

Hey, When I use any lights my colors don't show. If I want to see colors I need to turn the lights off. But if I do this then I can't see the shine...

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by THX1138

24-11-2007|10:24 AM

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Best System to Buy?

I'm new to Maya, so please be kind... What's the best computer system to buy? Model Numbers, Brands and Specs please....

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by mastone

24-11-2007|09:36 AM

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New to maya

Hi everyone, I'm new to maya, i have learnt a few things from tutorials on youtube. I'm using 8.5. I would like to know how to animate, adding...

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by tecmeister

23-11-2007|09:50 PM

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2d Textures Problemo

Hi, Ive just done 2 hour Digital Tutors Tutorial on the Hydershade but it didnt help. Im trying to get the floor on the rough render below to match...

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by mattbarb

23-11-2007|07:11 PM

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You can ignore!

Hello at all! I´m a little bit interested in to know how I can import Game Data in Maya? I have a Game and I want to import some Geometry of it....

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by Acid44

23-11-2007|05:29 PM

Replies: 14

Extreme newbie

Hi all, I am new to Maya. I have recently had a lot of spare time and decided to try something new. I have Learning edition 8.5 and have followed the...

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by THX1138

23-11-2007|03:35 PM

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making a specularity map

In the process of making one of these for a character and I've got a couple of questions. 1) Should the image be completely grey scale or contain...

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by THX1138

23-11-2007|02:23 PM

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Toon Outline For Face Cheek Bone?

Hello, How can I add toon outline for the face of my character for her cheek bone? I want it to be visible like a 2D cartoon. Is it something...

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by Falott

23-11-2007|12:52 PM

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3 bump maps in a layered texture - not working

Hi, in the layered texture, from left to right, I have an eyebrow bump file, a face bump file, and a body bump file. The brow bump has an alpha...

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by arran

23-11-2007|12:26 PM

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what to buy

I am enrolled for an Intro to Maya class next month and I know nothing about this program. What computer and software do I need to get started? What...

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by Falott

23-11-2007|11:57 AM

Replies: 3

Hello

Hi everyone, I'm a proper newbie! not done any animation/3D modeling before. I've been teaching myself Maya for about 3-4 weeks now, found this...

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