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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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glitch

how can I fix this glitchy face? Thanks

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by Stephen

15-06-2013|06:59 AM

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Hover over icon - show keyboard shortcut of this function in info box...

Is there an option for this?? I see that the guy have it on the tutorial. Thanks for answers..

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by Retko

13-06-2013|09:55 PM

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cutting a polygon in half

is there any way to cut a polygon in half without having to do the tedious task of cutting faces in the plolygon and then separating it? Thanks

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by Juanpax

13-06-2013|09:22 PM

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making a hay roof

hi, so as seen in the image I'm trying to make a hay roof but I want to add some realism to it by either rounding off or smoothing the edges(or...

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by Gen

13-06-2013|07:00 PM

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Keyboard Shortcut in tooltip box

Ok, I need this: http://i39.tinypic.com/m8jl7p.png But I have this: http://i41.tinypic.com/ajm9f9.png Please help, its really useful.

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by Retko

13-06-2013|09:33 AM

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Zooming out - object texture problem

Dunno how to name it, so I called it problem, and there is the picture.. http://i43.tinypic.com/2z3vx55.png PLease help. Thanks

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by Retko

13-06-2013|07:42 AM

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Using 1,2,3+more birail commands

I have in fact two problems. I want to draw a surface having three rail curves and two profile curves. I cannot see snaps (osnap...

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by daverave

12-06-2013|03:38 PM

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Move object into my view..

How to move object into view, or at least very near it, so i dont need to nudge it very long in all sides??? Thanks very much!!!!

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by daverave

12-06-2013|03:31 PM

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Turn off green camera square..

How to turn this off?? http://i40.tinypic.com/2mdjxhc.png Thanks!!!

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by stwert

12-06-2013|03:01 PM

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Maya Brush Size

I cannot make the brush smaller for some reason however i can scale Radius(L) however i cannot scale the (U). Any possible fixes??? i know i can...

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by MrYeti

11-06-2013|10:26 AM

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Object name won't update

An object in my scene was imported with the prefix "IMPORT1:" and this prefix won't go away. I've tried renaming it and though the new name is...

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by CyberGolem

10-06-2013|08:59 PM

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Attribute spreadsheet - no refletivity attribute?

Hi, I've been looking at shading in maya for the first time in years. I want to edit the reflectivity attribute of multiple shaders. If I...

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by stwert

10-06-2013|08:06 PM

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Non-Cloth clothing

Hi, I was wondering, what is the best method for creating non-cloth clothing for a character. I've done it somewhat before, but the results end up...

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by SuperSparkplug

10-06-2013|06:11 PM

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Locked Influences Problem

For a while now, I've been practicing in Maya and have hit a huge roadblock when it came to applying influence to my rig. Everytime I try to edit the...

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by SuperSparkplug

10-06-2013|06:02 PM

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deformation

are there any deformation tools in maya for creating a rock wall as seen in the image? Thanks

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by stwert

09-06-2013|03:23 AM

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Question about skinning....

Hi everyone, I'm having some issues with skinning the geometry of a 4 legged animal model on maya...:help: I've skinned the geometry by...

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by ti8er

08-06-2013|06:28 PM

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Uniform Stretching on Texture on Polygon Plan

I'm doing a very simple test of mapping a texture to a polygon plane. When I use the UV Texture Editor to move a single UV point I was expecting to...

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by rockfed

05-06-2013|09:21 PM

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Normal map bakes of a cylinder shape

Hi all, I was wondering if any of you found a way to properly bake a normal map from a cylindrical shape without getting any waviness or unshaded...

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by Kimahiri

04-06-2013|05:57 PM

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Irradiance Particles and refraction problem.

I'm rendering a scene with a wine glass and a square glass in a room. I'm using Irradiance Particles + FG + Importons in Maya 2014. Why am I getting...

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