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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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texturing program question?

I notice that texturing is always done in Photoshop, it is a great program, but I was wondering if you could achieve the same thing in Paint Shop Pro...

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by enhzflep

16-01-2007|10:46 AM

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Just the photoshop lessons...

I am a Cinema 4D user who is looking to improve my texturing skills. While I use Bodypaint to texture my work I feel that my skill are sorely lacking...

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by praxxis

16-01-2007|07:57 AM

Replies: 2

Nuke Cloud need help

Hi I am trying to make a nuclear blast in maya 6.0. But I am having trouble creating the bomb and the cloud and the explosion. If any one has a...

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by publicFunction

16-01-2007|07:37 AM

Replies: 9

Hardware vs. Software render times

First of all whats the difference between Hardware and software render? Ive heard that Hardware uses your gfx card right? so does software just use...

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by marlonjohn

16-01-2007|07:26 AM

Replies: 5

Gravity and active/passive rigid bodies for a Rube Goldberg

For a basic school project, I'm making a rube goldberg (when you push a marble and a ton of things happen to accomplish one simple goal). I've made...

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by marlonjohn

16-01-2007|07:07 AM

Replies: 3

animations in europe!

hey, im working on a project and wanted to know if anybody could think of well known animations made in europe! Theres all the animations made by...

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by Radical Edward

16-01-2007|06:50 AM

Replies: 3

Flame to a path

how do i get the effect of a flame to follow along a path such as if i were to set flame to an object it would start from point A to point B not all...

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by mirek03

16-01-2007|04:12 AM

Replies: 7

Painting on Nurbs with 3D Paint Tool

I created a curve first by importing an EPS, then by using the Arc Tool...when I duplicated it and lofted it, I've been having some real difficulties...

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by mirek03

16-01-2007|03:05 AM

Replies: 1

free models

Does anyone know where I could download a free helicopter model?

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by patio87

16-01-2007|01:22 AM

Replies: 8

Preserve deformations

Hello, I am working on a mod for the free game "Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory," which uses .MD3 format for the 3D files (this is from the Quake 3...

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by Goldfox

15-01-2007|07:53 PM

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Distance for extruded Faces etc.

I´m model on my Stadium and I must be exact with my scales, because I use the original messures of a football stadium. Now I extruded a face for...

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by NeoStrider

15-01-2007|05:46 PM

Replies: 3

3D-artist - is it a good job?

Hi, I'm 15 years old, and I think sometimes of my futur occupation. How good is a 3D-artist's job? Do they get much money? What is your opinion?

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by MrTerminator

15-01-2007|12:43 PM

Replies: 5

Scaling at different ratios

Hello, I am having a problem scaling a model. When I scale it, it seems like the different components are scaling at different ratios (see image). ...

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by shwenkerbean

15-01-2007|04:25 AM

Replies: 5

how to animate a map rolling out?

I have this shot that calls for a map rolling out, going from completely rolled up, to resting flat on a surface. Does anyone have a suggestion on...

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by mirek03

15-01-2007|04:08 AM

Replies: 4

New to 3D Design...

I am new to this area. I have messed around some with Blender and a little bit with Lightwave but that is about it. I am in the market for some...

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by budman82

14-01-2007|08:52 PM

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materials for mug/cup?

hey guys im modeling a mug/cup but the only problem is i dont know what kind of material should i use? should i use blin and fiddle around with the...

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by Radical Edward

14-01-2007|08:15 PM

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Texturing the backfaces of plane shapes

Hello, I am new to Maya and I've found this forum to be very helpful. I hope someone can help me solve my problem. I'm animating a page turning...

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by marlonjohn

14-01-2007|05:03 PM

Replies: 5

Off the wall Importing question

Okay, I'll be the absolute first one to point out the fact that I'm about as bright as a burned out light bulb in a dark room. I've been self...

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by publicFunction

14-01-2007|04:49 PM

Replies: 3

automatic DOF focus distance

Hey, I'm trying to set it up so when the camera changes distance, i.e., when i change the center of interest or move the camera, the depth of field...

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by gster123

14-01-2007|11:26 AM

Replies: 1

SUBDIV PROBLEM!

Hi everyone, I'm having a lot of trouble converting a subdiv surface back into a polygonal surface!!!:headbang: Any suggestions on how to do this...

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by Jay

13-01-2007|11:35 PM

Replies: 5

Mental Ray

Hello fellow mayans I am new to Maya and need some basic information on using Mental Ray. I am not even sure where to begin as I am getting an...

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by Jay

13-01-2007|11:05 PM

Replies: 2

CGSociety

I was wonder how many of us have an account and portfolio with the CG Society as well as here? I have recently singed up for one (ChrisMoss, is my...

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by Jay

13-01-2007|07:20 PM

Replies: 9

Extruding Points/edges

Hey guys, Im modeling a car and I want to extrude the the windscreen face inbit. I select the edges that I need, but after clicking the extrution...

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by mirek03

13-01-2007|02:38 PM

Replies: 1

Problem !

How can i slove the problem with the texture ... se how the texture **** up in the side of the sound speaker how can i make it natural not like that...

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