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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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Cleaning up NURBS and stuff and Convering to Polys for Union...

Hey, I have a car I am working on, and I keep adding things to each other and they intersenct, but I can't attach them because they don't have...

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by LauriePriest

09-03-2005|03:04 PM

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Need help.

when i use paint fx to create hair for my nurbs head. The hair "grows" inside the head.

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by roach105

09-03-2005|02:23 PM

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Lighting/Shading

Hi There, When I click on "Assign Existing Material" under "Lighting/Shading" I just find 2 option only :( How can I rest it to have all colors...

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by Nano

09-03-2005|12:40 PM

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Maya 6.5 full

I know that the guy's at alias have been hard at work on a beta version,but i've just checked out there homepage and they've released a full version...

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by metallicjet66

09-03-2005|10:48 AM

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texturing

Hello I'm about to texture a character. Wondering if anyone knew of a good free tutorial online for texturing. I'm looking to add texture to...

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by Neo-MatrixX

09-03-2005|06:14 AM

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Best Open GL VCard

Ok everyone, I got an ATI 9800 xt videocard and am wondering what is the best card used for rendering. I recently rendered a project on Adobe...

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by SuperTrooper

08-03-2005|10:55 PM

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Help With Modeling

I found an awesome tutorial at http://www.highend3d.com/maya/tutorials/starwars/starwars.3d However im having some trouble with it. When it says,...

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by mhcannon

08-03-2005|04:56 PM

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X-RAY

Does any1 know where the X-RAY view is located. (the button that lets you see through objects)

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by masterfool

08-03-2005|03:27 PM

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Help, please!

Hi! I have a huge problem. I'm creating the dragons head that Kurt made a tutorial about. But, I'm not using the tutorila to help me. I made a...

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by Julle7

08-03-2005|03:25 PM

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Good Ebook Source

I found the following online Ebook vendor: www.totalebook.com They have a good selection of technology books at reasonable prices since you're not...

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by mhcannon

08-03-2005|06:58 AM

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>>> Reversing the Sweep Angles on an Extruded Surface <<<

I made a curve and extruded it, and the start/end sweep angle (darker isoparm/like) is on the side. I want to attach it to a different extruded...

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by mhcannon

08-03-2005|02:55 AM

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binding finger joints

whenever i bind 2 cubes, they are always attached.

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by Eelco

08-03-2005|01:41 AM

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UVmapping low poly characters

Hi , im working a lot with low poly characters and when i uvmap them everything is going great including the head the torso the hands and the items...

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by RisTar

07-03-2005|10:40 PM

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Rendering lines

I'm want my object to look similar to the house in the opening of MTV's CRIBS. It shows only the outlines of the house. I assume I render lines. How...

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by mannequin

07-03-2005|10:16 PM

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Background

Hi guys! Is it possible to change the background color when you render some pics? Coz every time I render, the background color is black. I'd like...

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by mhcannon

07-03-2005|03:22 PM

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How would YOU make springs/suspension??????

What method should I use for making springs/suspension for a car??

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by stickdude

07-03-2005|03:06 PM

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Converting Lightwave tut 2 Maya

Hi there all, I had found an awsome tutorial that goes from modeling to 2 texturing, and then lighting which is...

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by junkyBob

07-03-2005|01:33 AM

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WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD THE MOST PRECIE IMAGEPLANES FOR EVERYTHING????

Hi there everyone. Can someone gimme a link to where i can download the front and side image planes (exact and very precise for modelling) of various...

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by mhcannon

06-03-2005|07:57 PM

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Pl ay my new game | Page: 1 2 3

I just created a new game in Shockwave, and welcome you all to try it out at http://andreas.blazer.nu/snake.php If you have any critics,...

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by DJbLAZER

06-03-2005|05:28 PM

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well done mtmckinley ! | Page: 1 2

Got best review in the new 3d World mag :D

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by Umbrella

06-03-2005|04:42 PM

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The Gizmondo Studios marquee | Page: 1 2

My studio is based in an old renovated theatre, and to make things cooler, we still have the old timey marquee! So, every couple months, we try to...

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by Umbrella

06-03-2005|04:38 PM

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tutorial on hair?

Hello, Anyone know any good tutorials or resources for learning how to make hair for a character's head in maya? I couldn't seem to find one in...

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by mhcannon

06-03-2005|04:38 PM

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object gets invisible...why?

I have created a poly cylinder and given it a deform lattice. When I then select the lattice, the poly cylinder become invisible and the only way to...

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by theflatlander

06-03-2005|03:26 PM

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Texturing issues

So i made a sword model, and it got quite complicated at some places. Made the different pieces in polygons and stitched them together, and then...

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by metallicjet66

06-03-2005|02:53 PM