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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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Layers....

How can i place images planes on diffrent layers to the main work area? It really annoying the you select vertices and you moves the plane with...

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by doodle

09-02-2003|09:55 PM

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How large is my model

How on earth can I see how large my model is (centimeters etc.) ? I need this for cloth solving.

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by tariqrf

09-02-2003|09:51 PM

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Drapes - Big time help needed

How can I creat drapes with cloth? I dont know how i would creat the shape needed. (Ones that are tied off to the side of the window.)

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by I-Iybrid

09-02-2003|05:41 PM

Replies: 3

Bump maps on beveled objects

Hi, I have a bump map that works fine on a plane or cube, but once i bevel the cube, i lose the bump! How can i fix this?

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by grunze

09-02-2003|05:24 PM

Replies: 3

Modifying NURBS

I've never used NURBS before and I'm trying to make a simple object. I'm trying to do some simple things but can't figure out how. I read the help...

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by undseth

09-02-2003|08:59 AM

Replies: 10

New to this board and Maya...

Hey everyone I'm new to Maya and 3d modelling in general. I am wondering whats the best way to get started? I already know the basics but I am at a...

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by tariqrf

09-02-2003|08:57 AM

Replies: 7

The Recruit

Has anyone seen the movie "The Recruit" because in one of the opening scenes they are at this technology convention, and on a banner in the...

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by gato3d

09-02-2003|07:12 AM

Replies: 2

aargh! | Page: 1 2

i feel like giving up.. i tried the maya tutorials with maya...they are not that well written.....i tried learning from 3dbuzz.com, but only a few...

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by mtmckinley

09-02-2003|05:17 AM

Replies: 25

blinking light?

I want to make blinking light like a caution light. Do you keyframe the light on an off or do you use expression. I want it to blink through the...

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by Oculus

08-02-2003|11:24 PM

Replies: 1

shading/texturing?

hi, im a newb, but i am tryin to make a 3d logo for a website my friend and i are making. (i'm doing graphics w/ photoshop and wanted to make a kewl...

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by Kozmonut

08-02-2003|08:07 PM

Replies: 2

Rendering Error Msg

Hi, While I am trying to start rendering, after I establish all render globals in 'batch rendering', I get an error msg in the script editor...

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by Jasi76

08-02-2003|03:28 PM

Replies: 4

This site ROCKS!!! | Page: 1 2

hey guys I dont know if you have noticed but damn this site is so frekin great!! Seems that the quality of work is getting better and better,...

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by subnurbs

08-02-2003|06:43 AM

Replies: 15

Name that object.

This may seem like a stupid question, but what is that thing that they snap before filming something and the director says "action." It's also the...

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by sdch1000

08-02-2003|06:06 AM

Replies: 3

Stich tool (?)

Hello, I have modeled a dog leaving from some spheres, one for the body and one for every leg. In order to join several elements I have before...

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by flys

08-02-2003|03:34 AM

Replies: 8

Are there any francophones ...

On the board ? Wake up french, belgian, canadians, swiss, africans !:beer:

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by Cyrius

07-02-2003|11:51 PM

Replies: 1

Render over network

hi all ok I have two PC's at home, a P III 1 Ghz, and a P II 350 Mhz, <-- don't laugh :p and I have a MAYA 4.5 unlimited, so how can I render...

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by el-ignoramus

07-02-2003|09:12 PM

Replies: 3

Wow! More free Models

My goodness, more free models courtesey of Cgtalk.com http://www.3dfestival.com/story.php?story_id=728 Enjoy, George

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by sdch1000

07-02-2003|09:00 PM

Replies: 1

MENTAL

My girlfriend is called Ray and she's mental Great idea bring it on guys let broaden our horizons alittle more yeah!

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by Kevin

07-02-2003|04:17 PM

Replies: 3

My First Maya Obect

This is my first object that I have created using MAYA. I have been having trouble figuring out the hypershader, so I looked for some tutorials....

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by mshoward82

07-02-2003|03:47 PM

Replies: 4

GAINWARD i love you!

woooohooooo for those of you who have been reading up on the geforce FX, you would know it reaches sound levels of 70db! that is waaaay too high for...

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by Nem

07-02-2003|01:24 PM

Replies: 9

shaders

Hi ppl, one question! How can i export or save a shader in a single file like the ones in here? And import? I usualy make my one shaders, so i never...

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by englar

07-02-2003|11:02 AM

Replies: 3

Maya to photoshop

we all know maya uses an image format that goes by the extension of .iff maya comes with some textures which are in this format, and i want to open...

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