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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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rendering background

i was just wondering if its possible to render out a transparent background in maya for later compositing (so that u dont hav to rotoscope/key out...

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by NitroLiq

02-07-2003|12:37 PM

Replies: 11

Funny Mac Movie!

http://www.ssc.ucla.edu/ssc/consult/schang/mac.wmv Mirror: http://mike.disorient.net/uploads/videos/mac.wmv I can watch this this over and over...

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by luismg

02-07-2003|12:29 PM

Replies: 3

Help! What TV system is it in UK?

What TV system is it in UK? I believe it's PAL but which variation? Why do I ask? Because I need to know if a telly purchased in the UK works here in...

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by luismg

02-07-2003|12:21 PM

Replies: 3

Face Animater | Page: 1 2

Has any one seen This a face animater, its for 3D max but soon for Maya.:confused:

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by strarup

02-07-2003|07:41 AM

Replies: 20

Demo Reel Help

Hey guys, I dont know what i would do if i ever had to make a demo reel. I have 10 or so models in maya now, some are crap, others are "ok". Its...

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by Dann

02-07-2003|07:03 AM

Replies: 3

You know you're rich when... | Page: 1 2 3

TODD McFARLANE WINS HISTORIC BASEBALL AUCTION Purchases Barry Bonds' 73rd HR Ball for $450K Ummm. Todd? Can I have $200K? At least I'll put it...

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by kbrown

02-07-2003|06:59 AM

Replies: 41

Classic...

Just classic... :D http://fraghq.com/biomekanix/gollumbird.jpg

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by dave_baer

02-07-2003|06:02 AM

Replies: 8

Web page design

ok, after a long life, Digital Designs will be going away. Now im in the works on creating a new web page. One oriented tward web design. My problem...

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by Ultragames

02-07-2003|02:31 AM

Replies: 7

Aligning CV's

Whats the easiest way to align a row of cv's, so the are all inline with one another? Please understand this is different than snapping to the grid....

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by ChiTao

01-07-2003|05:21 PM

Replies: 6

Iff Sequence to AVI

What do I use to turn a sequence of Iff Files to an avi???

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by drknow

01-07-2003|04:29 PM

Replies: 8

Alpha Decal | Page: 1 2

Hey Folks. Anyone who has been following my posts can see how I'm working my way through Maya. I'm now on mapping and am looking to figure out how...

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by ragecgi

01-07-2003|03:27 PM

Replies: 21

Is it possible to bake maps

I've rigged and mapped a character. However, when it deforms it deforms through the mapping coordinates. How do I bake the UVs into the model so...

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by BabyDuck

01-07-2003|02:40 PM

Replies: 3

vector render flash movie

Ok, I sent a file to a friend of mine that has maya 5.0 so that he could vector render this for me. He sent me back a flash file, but all I can see...

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by drknow

01-07-2003|01:02 PM

Replies: 4

Modeling Help

I need some modeling help ... The original polygon was number two. I tried to uniform scale extrude face but it was going over into the instanced...

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by PixelPost

01-07-2003|06:10 AM

Replies: 4

Maya Letter "I" Bug???

Ok, when I use the bevel tool on text that i create the letter I always bevels in the opposite direction. What is up with that???

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by drknow

01-07-2003|03:41 AM

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how to model: chandelier section

hey guys. need some input. i have started to model a chandelier that is in my dining room and am wondering what you guys think would be the best...

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by sjurick

01-07-2003|01:33 AM

Replies: 4

Disappearing text.

Ok. This is really pissing me and my bud off. I am at his house checking out Maya 5. When we make some text, Bevel it out, delete the curves, combine...

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by drknow

01-07-2003|12:28 AM

Replies: 2

Matrix Logo | Page: 1 2 3 4 5

Somebody should try out this tutorial: http://www.highend3d.com/maya/tutorials/harley1/ Because I couldnt get it to work, but i think it is...

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by Vectorman

30-06-2003|09:17 PM

Replies: 67

The perfect use of FLASH | Page: 1 2

Guys... As most of you know .... I normally (as a rule) hate flash, it is used so so badly by almost everybody! but check this out: ...

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by Ultragames

30-06-2003|08:45 PM

Replies: 16

What To Do

I’m thinking about what to do at university. I initially wanted to do animation/modelling but I could just as easily learn this through tutorials,...

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by dave_baer

30-06-2003|07:21 PM

Replies: 3

Taking collections now...

For the buy dave_baer this for Christmas fund. :D drool

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by dave_baer

30-06-2003|07:01 PM

Replies: 0

Acting & Animating

I was just wondering if taking acting lession would help someones animation work. I not saying i'm gonna, but when i go to Uni i may consider it. I'm...

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by animatress

30-06-2003|05:57 PM

Replies: 8

Uhhh...

Im speechless... JEDI NOT.. knight?2.98MB EDIT I've fixed it so that it works now. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

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by dave_baer

30-06-2003|05:04 PM

Replies: 12

The New Apple G5 - Merged | Page: 1 2 3 4 5

yep, its out and its on the website. It looks very promising to! ... i wonder if alot of pc users are going to be switching to a mac soon :D I hope...

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by wchamlet

30-06-2003|04:00 PM

Replies: 68

Rigging question- combining and grouping

I am trying to rig the mice I am making for the competition and have a query- in order to rig the figure do the parts have to be joined together (as...

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