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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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Bending an object to follow a curve?

Hi, im modelling a rope and have created it using two extrudes along paths, then grouped the two together. I am now trying to bend the rope so that...

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by haynesy

30-08-2005|09:23 PM

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blured reflection

-how can i have a blured reflection on my object. -how can i make the light glowing a bit on my object like this one(i hope you know what i...

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by NextDesign

30-08-2005|08:54 PM

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curious thought

my animations in maya seem to be lagging for very simple movements such as walking. if lagging hasn't been much of an issue for you, could u guys...

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by danotronXX

30-08-2005|08:41 PM

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First-Time Maya 6.5 User Needs UV/Texture Help

Well, I read the "How to ask questions the smart way" thread, and feel that I am ready to ask my question to you experienced Maya users. First let me...

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by Nusirilo

30-08-2005|05:12 PM

Replies: 11

Maya and Games/Programming

I want to start making my own game, but I dont know exactly where to start. I know I need a engine, and Ive talked to some friends who play(ed)...

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by blomkaal

30-08-2005|04:10 PM

Replies: 12

image planes

Yesterday I started a tutorial from Michael McKinley's website. Tha polygon modeling of an Audi TT. Everything is going fine except the image planes....

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by PAF

30-08-2005|12:56 PM

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4 particles geeks only!!!

Is here anyone envolved in particle dynamics research? I would love to exchange with other people's expiriences and knowlage... Well who ever is...

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by darijo203

30-08-2005|12:39 PM

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This could be the animators easy way out.

I just found this out and it's amazing. Definitely worth a look. Saves animating time. Endorphin (The software) I almost went blind when I saw...

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by linx02

30-08-2005|11:19 AM

Replies: 12

CGI to Physical Model

Does anyone know how/where I can get a maya file converted into an actual, physical silicon (or some other material) model? I know this can be done,...

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by ClayC

29-08-2005|11:20 PM

Replies: 3

problems

I pasted an object from another scene but even though there's no keyframes in the timeslider, the object is moving. how can i keep it still? or...

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by danotronXX

29-08-2005|10:12 PM

Replies: 2

hi guys I have made products such watches, soaps and more Toiletries. They are all branded products. what i want to know is if u can add them in...

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by haynesy

29-08-2005|10:04 PM

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How do i Render glow effects in toonshading?

I was currently working on rendering this robot with toonshading and glowing eyes.The glow is present on regular render (maya...

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by ryuhayabusa13

29-08-2005|10:03 PM

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Snapping Problem w/ Logictech Trackball

Having a problem snapping verticies with my Logitech trackball. The middle button (which is the small button above the left button) works fine for...

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by agentprovo

29-08-2005|08:39 PM

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Displacement Mapping -- help going low<-->high

Never needed displacement maps before -- but now that I'm beginning asset creation for a UT2007 mod I'm going to need help subdividing a low-poly...

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by Phopojijo

29-08-2005|06:48 PM

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how to correct this error

this is the error when rendering sub d in Mental Ray // Error: (Mayatomr.Geometry) : BoyHeadShape, non-quadrilateral face in subdivision surface...

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by mhcannon

29-08-2005|05:41 PM

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Translfer UV Sets

Hello everybody, I'm going crazy here I'll explain my problem with one example: Let's say I have a blinn material (or whatever) then I map...

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by lisa_gonzalez

29-08-2005|10:51 AM

Replies: 14

Hello SimplyMaya!

Yes, as you may have guessed by the title, this is yet another "Hi, I'm a newb" post. I've been lurking around here for a few days and thought I'd...

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by darijo203

29-08-2005|06:49 AM

Replies: 3

Ever started your own business?

First thing first, I should mention that this isnt spam, I'm actually after some advice. I've just graduated Uni (UK) and have got myself a half...

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by Ataraxy

29-08-2005|05:04 AM

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High poly mods for games!

First of all did any one happen to go to SIGGRAPH this year? I was abel to go, it was amazing. I was abel to go to a job fare and show some of my...

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by Phopojijo

29-08-2005|02:53 AM

Replies: 6

2 questions

i'm working on an ambush movie and i was wondering how to make the fire effects at the tip of the barrel of the guns when they are shot. i was...

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by haynesy

29-08-2005|02:15 AM

Replies: 1

Advice plz

i have an object in polygons. so it is flat edges. howdow i round the off so the are not just a flat edge. does it matter if the object is mad by...

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by pbman

28-08-2005|09:19 PM

Replies: 5

Newbie Love! | Page: 1 2

Hi I'm new here and I dont actually know how things work on these boards but I'll be here very often hopefully from now on!... Come on and Greet...

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by ShaoJin

28-08-2005|04:25 PM

Replies: 26

New Comp

Yo wasup peeps! I just got an AWESOME new computer Pentium 4 with HT 3.0ghz 2MB ram Raedon Xtasy Video Card (256mb) The crappy part about it is...

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by blomkaal

28-08-2005|02:39 PM

Replies: 7

HELP! Extrude Faces is Acting Weird

I've been doing the Apache tutorial, and I'm nearly done with the second modelling tut., and I've run up against a major problem. I asked Kari...

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by ryuhayabusa13

28-08-2005|02:35 PM

Replies: 8

screenshots

this is going to sound like a stupid question... I have a print screen button on my keyboard and i assume its for screenshots, but i cant find where...

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