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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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Issues with duplicate special

Hey guys! currently I am modeling a character and I started out by modeling half of the character and using a subdiv proxy while I edited it. ...

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by Jay

26-12-2012|01:03 PM

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Stairway to Heaven - Deforming groups | Page: 1 2

Hey Maya-friends and Pros :) I am currently stuck with a problem in Maya. I need to deform a group of different groups. I have a...

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by Philcc

26-12-2012|01:10 AM

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Suggestions on how to begin this NURBS model

I have removed the content of this thread...the reply to the original question posed is below, and offers some valuable information pertaining to...

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by ctbram

22-12-2012|01:05 AM

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Nurbs extrude

Hi I'm extruding along a curve and would like to have a concistency at each span. Can I scale my circles first then place them along the curve and...

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by Sircharles

15-12-2012|02:55 PM

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ZBScan workflow

Well this isn't that hard and you simply go in with trim dynamic or smooth out the edges. I avoid the ears always since they are trouble spots and...

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by CollinBishop

08-12-2012|03:27 AM

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Bathtub Modelling

Hi there, I am trying to model a bathtub in Maya but it is proving quite a challenge! I can't seem to find much information about it on the web...

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by ckyuk

24-11-2012|12:07 AM

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Creature Models wanted for new project

Looking for high quality creature models for exciting new project. Contact me for detaills anton.blake@creature-rigs.com

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by mr pix.

21-11-2012|11:43 AM

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Creating a portal/teleporter with fluids?

Hello. I am currently constructing a video game project, and I would like to know how to make a Portal/Teleporter using Fluids? I found this...

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by daverave

14-11-2012|05:03 PM

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Modeling Issues-Explodingness!

Hey guys, You've all always been a huge help! SO! be it very rarely, but at times, at school, ill be working on something, I close it and when I...

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by Gen

06-11-2012|05:47 PM

Replies: 1

Bevel plugin for maya similar to max baevel???? | Page: 1 2 3

Is there a plug in that makes maya bevels similar to max? I started working in an animation company and will be needing beveled edges most of the...

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by NextDesign

31-10-2012|02:30 AM

Replies: 37

What have I done?

:help:Hi, I'm making my first attempt at modelling a human in Maya using box modelling. But I must have done something wrong because my model's gone...

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by ctbram

27-10-2012|09:21 PM

Replies: 2

another firebird attempt.. | Page: 1 2

Here's another go at a 70 firebird. I'm sure I have way to many edges but using poly's it was the only way I could get the shape I needed. I'm on the...

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by metalartguy74

21-10-2012|02:42 PM

Replies: 23

Normals Correction

Why are my normals pointing out at perpendicular angles? And originating from nothing? It's affecting how the border edge extrudes. Is there anything...

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by Hypernova

18-10-2012|03:22 PM

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select edge loop trick?

Hey I use select edge loop tool a lot - it is great to just double click on an edge and Maya selects the whole loop. But sometimes I'd like to...

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by danielchappelle

15-10-2012|03:53 PM

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fbx problem or not?

I exported a group of objects from Max 2012 and imported them in to maya. i checked my uv maps and all the pieces had their uvs in place. somehow,...

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by NextDesign

15-10-2012|02:24 AM

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Extruding face along existing curve or generated curve

I've got a modelling question that will ultimately be scripted, so I can't do any eyeballing or control vertex tweaking. I want a face to be...

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by stwert

14-10-2012|08:27 PM

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nudge selection of vertices?

nudge selection of vertices? maya - can you move vertices a step at a time? like in illustrator,it is a simple matter of using arrow keys. I...

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by danielchappelle

13-10-2012|03:29 PM

Replies: 2

Modelling problem | Page: 1 2

Hi All, I'm having a problem with Maya in terms of clean modelling. I've attached some images showing the problems. Basically the intention is to...

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by ctbram

13-10-2012|01:47 PM

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Camaro and a lighthouse/house.

This is unfinished. I posted a texturing question in the beginners section. I want to add a cracked dirt/sand look to the ground and something to the...

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by metalartguy74

12-10-2012|03:35 PM

Replies: 0

Newbie Question: What happened to my toolbar?

I appear to have accidentally deleted the little toolbox located in the area of this redbox... The one that allows you to edit the location of your...

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by stwert

10-10-2012|12:05 AM

Replies: 2

Illusion problem

Greetings fellow modellers! First post here so not sure if this thread is at the right place. Anyways... I got a problem. I'm supposed to model...

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by metalartguy74

09-10-2012|07:54 PM