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Introduction to Maya - Rendering in Arnold

This course will look at the fundamentals of rendering in Arnold. We'll go through the different light types available, cameras, shaders, Arnold's render settings and finally how to split an image into render passes (AOV's), before we then reassemble it i

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Overclock my processer

Hello all i was wondering how to overclock my Q6600 2.4 to like 2.6 ish just if i ever wanted to... thanks.

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by gster123

05-10-2007|11:35 AM

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Vertex issue... does both sides

I'm trying to get past a VERTEX issue I'm having. I'd appreciate the WHY and WHAT I'm doing if you can. I'm trying to adjust a single set of...

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by Jr.Who

05-10-2007|07:34 AM

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Hdri Orb??

Hi I understand in order to make an hdri image you need to get an orb...then place the orb in an enviornment you would like to capture the light from...

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by t1ck135

05-10-2007|04:10 AM

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graphics cards again... | Page: 1 2

I know this gets asked a lot just have a quick question My computer: Dell Dimension 9150 375Watt power supply (or so I gathered from random...

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by mirek03

04-10-2007|03:45 PM

Replies: 26

What makes a scene look photorealistic

Is it the scene modeling and texturing or does the renderer you use makie it look that way. I have done some objects will realistic texturing and...

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by banksta

04-10-2007|10:59 AM

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black blotchy bump maps on final gather

I am trying to render a scene using shaders that i got off a website. I used these because I am not very good at bump mapping and these have good...

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by rejh2

04-10-2007|08:52 AM

Replies: 0

Free Base Mesh

my old Workstation is dying. and getting recycled for parts. i was cleaning for some room and thought i can share some old base meshes i used. ...

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by AlphaFlyte

03-10-2007|04:40 PM

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converting subd to poly.

I'm currently working on a car model. It was modeled in subdivisions using the partial crease tool on the edges. It renders fine with maya software,...

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by mmmm_soup

03-10-2007|06:44 AM

Replies: 2

MJ Poly Tools?

Hey I recently downloaded the GI tutorial and the video shows that i need to use MJ Poly tools but i dont have them and in trying to find them i cant...

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by Perfecto

03-10-2007|03:43 AM

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Uneven render due to edge loops - solution?

Hi, got an issue with edge loops creating surface unevenness on my renders. I've attatched images to illustrate. Since I plan to model the areas...

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by Jay

03-10-2007|03:28 AM

Replies: 5

Displacement map problem

Hello there, For some reason when i am trying to connected my displacement map to my texture it says this, "// Warning: 'lambert2.outColor' is...

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by leonlabyk

03-10-2007|03:01 AM

Replies: 5

Layered texture help

I've been experimenting with layered textures and shaders, and to be honest I am bamboozled. What I'd like to do at some point is have an object...

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by gubar

03-10-2007|01:26 AM

Replies: 2

Help Please

I entered the contest at renderosity, and I had my scene looking nice I save often and I was about to put the finishing touches on it and when I...

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by danotronXX

03-10-2007|12:48 AM

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3D in PS CS3, ramifications?

Not sure if you are interested, but the 3d capabilities of CS3 PS I have found are as follows; 3D objects can be imported straight into PS CS3 but...

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by mirek03

02-10-2007|05:44 PM

Replies: 3

Points

Hey how r all? i m new user plz any one tell me how to get points plzzzzzzz

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by Dr. Edison

02-10-2007|05:53 AM

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Texturing issue

Hi ive just bought blastcode after a lengthy trial. i love it. however, for those who know, you have to use NURBS for blastcode to work. ...

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by Dr. Edison

02-10-2007|05:52 AM

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Tell Us About Yourself | Page: 1 2 3 4

Tell us about yourself Hello to everyone. Just because I like to get to know people that I talk to on a regular basis (meaning all of you at...

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by danotronXX

02-10-2007|03:28 AM

Replies: 46

How to get rid of this vertex with six edges coming from it?

Hi all, as you can see, this vertex is overcrowded. I believe this could cause me problems later when I texture, paint weights and animate. ...

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by gubar

02-10-2007|03:22 AM

Replies: 4

Maya Textures

Hi i just started messing around with mental ray in maya and have been doing a little experimenting with the maya textures... is there any place or...

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by Weyu

02-10-2007|12:58 AM

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2 painful problems...

1. the wireframe display is messed up... it cutting out parts as you can see in the pic 2. when i open certain scenes they wont run propely unless...

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by Weyu

01-10-2007|10:18 PM

Replies: 4

Exporting/Importing Nurbs? +, uv maps after combining

Hi, if I am making a character, with just skin showing on his upper body, and say shiny trousers on his legs, how would I control the difference...

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by gubar

01-10-2007|09:26 PM

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NEED HELP(VRML or API?)

I have not any idea about VRML, please help me which plugins can I use for Maya? I want to control object in real time that is in browser(IE), if I...

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by dhanaraj_05

01-10-2007|09:04 PM

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Set default to creat shape

I'd really like my 8.5 version to begin by creating a shape instead of me having to drag for size each time I create a new polygon or nurb. Am I...

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by marlonjohn

01-10-2007|08:30 PM

Replies: 4

swarm of flies?? | Page: 1 2

a friend needs a swarm of flies buzzing arund a dead rat for his movie. Im doing post sound but said i'd give it a go. its a close shot with a short...

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by mirek03

01-10-2007|03:59 PM

Replies: 25

Tricky converting! :/

hello! One stupid question! How do I convert Nurbs to Polys and back? Everytime I must convert anything the settings are false! Because in the...

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