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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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Maya - My new best friend!

:eek: :eek: this program owns soooooo bad, im gonna work on the ferrari tutorial omgosh, and you people THANKS SO MUCH for these tutorials

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by Pony

21-04-2005|09:17 PM

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Rendering - Texturing?

Can someone explain the differences between the two? :p

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by lisa_gonzalez

21-04-2005|02:50 PM

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Next logical step?

I have been messing around informally with Maya for about 8 months, spending most of the time modeling and doing alittle bit of texturing. I'm very...

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by bubbleme80

21-04-2005|02:17 AM

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Render View Window Help

Hello. Simply Mayans i need a quick help. i think i messed with some settings and my render view window might be acting a tad funny. i do the...

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by bubbleme80

21-04-2005|02:03 AM

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Heroes Hour Mod info, pics and recruitment

IMPORTANT: the site is under construction and the url has been purchased but its not up yet IMPORTANT: this mod does not have paided positions. It...

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by phantomdentist

21-04-2005|01:25 AM

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Chain

Is there any way to create a realistic chain effect or any type of string like object. Basically i need a chain to be lifted in the air, it is made...

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by Noradul

20-04-2005|03:05 PM

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Boundin'

Has anybody seen the Boundin' video on the bonus features dvd that comes with the movie The Incredibles?

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by lisa_gonzalez

20-04-2005|08:35 AM

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New to Maya, need help.

Hey all, I'm a fledgling computer-sciences student (currently taking a few intermediate Java courses) and I've done some reading on Maya and...

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by Pony

20-04-2005|01:00 AM

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yeah, Amazon

if you must you must have the most recent version, then buy whatever new at full price. but if you're just learning, most likely a book for a less...

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by schnoidl

19-04-2005|10:32 PM

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Basic Space Animation

Hi I am new to Maya and I have version 5.0. I need to know how I can animate a basic space ship. I'm not sure how to do the keying so any help...

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by metallicjet66

19-04-2005|09:57 PM

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Need help in lip Animation!

Hi Everybody! I beginned this Tutorial Http://www.dirtyoldtoon.com/tutorials/LipTutorial_05.htm wich concerned to animate a mouth with maya! i...

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by mhcannon

19-04-2005|09:02 PM

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converting nurbs to polys

When I convert my nurb model to polygons i am getting funny shading areas. What could be the problem and what could i do to get better conversions??...

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by Pony

19-04-2005|07:36 PM

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XPM to BMP

Does anyone know of a way to convert XPM files to BMPs?

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by NextDesign

19-04-2005|06:53 PM

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Making a hole

I am trying to make a headphone jack for an Ipod I am modeling. The Ipod is a polygonal object, so i need to figure out a way to make a small hole ...

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by Noradul

19-04-2005|12:03 PM

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Edge loop split without any plugins

What is the best/easiest/fastest way to do an evenly/uniform edge loop split on a complex model using the maya's standard poly tools? I know about...

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by mhcannon

19-04-2005|09:37 AM

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Texturing a character

Hi I was planning on animating a character first and then do the texture work on him in Photoshop. Is this a good idea? or will it have an effect...

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by mister.p

19-04-2005|06:36 AM

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Rigging

Does anyone have a good rigging tutorial link that they could send my way. I know that I could research it first but I want to get the rig right the...

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by thebrianproject

19-04-2005|02:00 AM

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WW II models wanted for a fun FX test

Hey everyone! I am looking for some airplane fighter models as well as some tanks from WWII. I just want to do a little FX test to see if I can...

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by BMS

18-04-2005|10:49 PM

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manipulators

I don’t know what I did, but it seems I can only use all the manipulators in one window. The other 3 windows they don’t work. HELP its driving me...

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by BMS

18-04-2005|09:41 PM

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Object selecting problem

I am having a problem selecting my objects. I created objects with create>nurbs>cylinder and now when i go to select it it wont let me. The only way...

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by mhcannon

18-04-2005|09:36 PM

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Source Image......

Just wondering if anyone can send me the source image for the frog tutorial??? I got no money and i just want the image that was used for reference...

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by Briko03

18-04-2005|09:31 PM

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Adobe acquires Macromedia

:speechles http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/invrelations/adobeandmacromedia.html

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