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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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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

Replies: 1

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

Replies: 6

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

Replies: 6

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

Replies: 1

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

Replies: 5

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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