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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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separate a face

Is there any way i can separate the top face of this bridge or duplicate it..whenever i try by pressing ctrl-d or going to mesh>separate it does not...

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by stwert

15-03-2013|01:17 AM

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How to run the select degenerate faces script in maya

where do i go in maya in order to run the select degenerate faces script? thanks

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by stwert

14-03-2013|11:42 PM

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I forgot how to control raytraced shadows' transparency | Page: 1 2

Can someone tell me how to get the raytraced shadows to look more transparent, please? I remember that on a project with the solar system, I used...

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by SilverFeather

14-03-2013|11:32 PM

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Part of object appears locked when deforming using smooth bind

Hi again... Another newbie issue... I have bound two separate joints to a polygon as in the picture below, as a smooth bind. The part on the...

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by dansimon78

14-03-2013|06:48 PM

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Problem bridging between a duplicate object

Hi there, Wondering if anyone can help me with this probably very simply problem. As per the image attached, I have created a duplicate of a...

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by dansimon78

14-03-2013|04:55 PM

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Errors when trying to export model from maya

whenever i try to export a model from maya into cryengine 3 i get these errors...so it doesnt export properly.. doesn't work...how can i fix these? ...

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by daverave

14-03-2013|04:48 PM

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Mental Ray Camera Render

Hey SimplyMaya. What do I need to do for my camera to render like my "perspective view" does!? When i create a camera, and render through that,...

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by MikkelSL

12-03-2013|04:36 PM

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shaders sample thumbnail scale

hello. when i'm using 3d texture and scale the texture cube, the picture in the sample window is scaled also. is there any way to prevent it? because...

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by Gen

11-03-2013|06:08 PM

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Particle emitter problem - particles stay on surface

Hello, I'm just starting with particles and I have a problem (most likely very silly) with particle emitter. I want to add some floating dust or ash...

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by mickhah

09-03-2013|10:06 AM

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Blanedshaping and Freeze Transformation Issues

Hi, I am creating a minecraft character rig and I am building the head at the moment. Made the face with basic features such as extruded out eyes...

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by CommanderRetra

09-03-2013|08:50 AM

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Creating/applying an ideal texture

Is there any way to create or somehow apply a texture so that it doesnt look stretched on a model and you dont have to.increase its repetitiveness...

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by mickhah

08-03-2013|09:20 PM

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Bubbles and froth

Hi All - I'm a newbie to MAYA. I've just finished off modelling a can with a glass of beer next to it. To really finish off my render I'd like to add...

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by daverave

08-03-2013|04:28 PM

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So glad this is almost over

The People vs Winter - YouTube almost spring thank god, got down to -20oC here in sunny Prague at one point :)

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by NitroLiq

08-03-2013|01:32 PM

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Max to Maya scene translation problem

Hi, i am trying to get a render in max . The model was modeled and textured in maya. I exported my scene in 2009 fbx format from maya 2013. when i...

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by goggles

08-03-2013|12:33 PM

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Help with Blendshapes

Hi, I am rather new to Autodesk Maya and I am having some trouble with blend shapes. I have made a head and duplicated it applied my modifications...

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by stwert

08-03-2013|01:56 AM

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Bending/curving a polygonal bridge

So i created this polygonal bridge (image 1), and i was wondering how can i bend/curve the ends so that it looks like image 2?

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by brop52

06-03-2013|10:25 PM

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painting color over textured nurbs surface

Im trying to paint on the textured nurbs surface(see attachment) but whenever i try to paint colors using the 3d paint tool nothing happens...what...

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by daverave

06-03-2013|09:22 PM

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The thing I hate about google the most...

I had a blogger account where I've posted some blogs, then I've deleted all the blogs, but forgot to shut down the blogger account. Yesterday I...

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by SilverFeather

06-03-2013|01:27 PM

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Game venture?

If someone has an idea for a game let's say but not the resources do get it acomplished i.e. various program knowledge, can he/she hire a production...

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by Acid44

05-03-2013|05:32 AM

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painting on nurbs surfaces

Is it possible to paint a grass texture on a nurbs surface using a brush? If it is then how would I do that? Thanks

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by brop52

03-03-2013|08:40 PM

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Inputs Image Plane

Well i'm new on this, my problem is this: http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2255/capturamnc.png The inputs doesn't appear, i know, is another...

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by daverave

03-03-2013|05:24 PM

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Mixing flash characters with Maya?

I wanted to try the mixed media approach and my plan was to model background in Maya or VUE xstream then import them to flash, where i'll animate the...

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by lovely123

03-03-2013|04:58 PM

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Backup software solutions

I'm assuming everyone here backs up their data on a regular basis. So, I'd be glad to hear opinions on backup software. I'm looking for a new...

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by BeAstMaSter

03-03-2013|01:43 AM

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Scaling and aligning

Hi people, I'm wondering if it possible during the scaling procedure to align the length of an object to another object like in the picture below....

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by jsprogg

02-03-2013|03:54 PM

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Castle tower

Ok... I'm somewhat beginner in Maya, so i need some assistance with my current perdicament. I'm working on a model of a castle, which is based on a...

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by MrWESS

01-03-2013|05:50 PM

Replies: 13