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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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Crumpled note

Hi - I have to animate a crumpled dollar bill, rolling on to a scene. What would be best way to do this do you think? Thanks

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by Sircharles

07-09-2012|08:40 AM

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Complex Mesh, (Vertices)

Hi, I'm currently working on a model and have run into an issue, in the picture attached shows my problem, I want to attach one piece to the...

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by daverave

06-09-2012|11:07 PM

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polygon edges appear smooth

hi guys, i have a problem: i'm modelling a car at the moment, i built the rough surfaces in nurbs and then converted them to polys. sometimes a...

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by MikeMethod

06-09-2012|11:42 AM

Replies: 11

help modelling a hole

hi i was wondering if i could get some tips on how to model the hole in my car right, basically i want the hole to have a sharper left edge so it...

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by chilledoutredhead

03-09-2012|05:26 PM

Replies: 5

From Concept art to 3D

OK, I really need help with something. It has been bothering me for hours now and i can't find a solution. What i want to know is how they make the...

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by natsu12

30-08-2012|01:16 PM

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Problem selecting Hulls - Nurbs sphere

Problem selecting Hulls - Nurbs sphere This issue has been brought up before, but those solutions don't work for me. I am having a problem...

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by stwert

27-08-2012|01:05 AM

Replies: 3

Extract Clone?

So I am modeling a character and I am about to start modeling the boots, well I want to extract part of the foot but keep the original. I could...

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by Ozgalis

22-08-2012|11:28 PM

Replies: 1

attaching surfaces help

I have two lofted nurbs im trying to attach when i do attach them is shows in my outline that i have done so. But it wont show the attached surface...

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by ctbram

17-08-2012|04:22 AM

Replies: 1

Extruding inwards - smooth mesh preview is jagged

Hello all, I sincerely apologize for my terrible ability to be able to troubleshoot problems in Maya by searching for the error or disapproval of...

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by Keeblet

13-08-2012|02:56 AM

Replies: 8

Another question!!

hi, Sorry to ask - how on earth do I get this shape? I can do the circle OR the square, but not sure how to get this shape :( Any tips? ...

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by ctbram

12-08-2012|06:22 PM

Replies: 11

Motor Bike Seat

Hi, I'm new to Maya, but wanted a small challenge to get to grips with the features. I've got the Autodesk books and followed a number of...

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by ctbram

08-08-2012|10:01 PM

Replies: 5

problem with faces

Hello! I have the following problem: When I select Right mouse button -> Face. I get this: http://store.picbg.net/pubpic/87/09/14df136701b58709.jpg ...

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by daverave

28-07-2012|05:14 PM

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two panels side by side - w/ different wireframe smoothness settings?

07102012 In Maya 2011 I am using two panels side by side. What I want to do is display left panel with (keystroke 1) display wireframe smoothness...

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by danielchappelle

10-07-2012|07:28 PM

Replies: 6

[Help] No menu in UV Text Editor

http://i47.tinypic.com/nzz8h.png As you can see in the image above, I'm using Maya 2013 student edition, wondering why isn't there a UV menu, so...

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by Creck

09-07-2012|02:39 PM

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Hi res hard surface modeling and normal mappig techniques thread;

Hi, i am planning to start a project to learn more about the hi res modelling and normal mapping techniques. I thought it would be nice to start a...

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by daverave

08-07-2012|01:04 PM

Replies: 1

Wrinkles on a tent

I am trying to model the wrinkles an a tent and can't seem to dial it in. I modeled it as an nCloth, anchored it with transforms, and blew wind at it...

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by bullet1968

26-06-2012|09:34 PM

Replies: 12

God dam Interactive Split Tool!!

Hi, I know the interactive split tool to be highly temperamental and crash Maya but today i gave it a shot and it worked well for what i needed it to...

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by Astrolopithicus

25-06-2012|08:27 AM

Replies: 8

Cap curved nurbs curve??

Is there any way to cap a nurbs that isnt flat against the plane (curved)?

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by ctbram

25-06-2012|03:49 AM

Replies: 7

Maya is not saving circular fillet

I think this must be some Maya glitch because I add a circular fillet (rounded corner) to my nurbs model but every time I save it and then open it...

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by Malcr001

23-06-2012|02:32 PM

Replies: 4

Gesture Smooth

a very useful script for modelling and keeping forms without collapsing geometry. Ive found this very useful. ...

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by Jay

17-06-2012|07:05 PM

Replies: 2

How do I soften hard edges?

Hi, I am modeling an object which is supposed to look smooth, however: All the edges really stand out and its very clear where every face lies. So...

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by Zebahan

17-06-2012|03:46 PM

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Planar does not follow nurb curve accurately...Grrr

Hi I would really apprechiate it if someone lets me know what I'm doing wrong to something that should be very simple. I'm new to Maya and ive...

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by ctbram

12-06-2012|11:00 PM

Replies: 11

Curves rendered as Mesh?

Hi, So I have imported a character which uses curves as its animation controls, However, (regardless of render "engine") it seems to render the...

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by honestdom

11-06-2012|03:56 PM

Replies: 2

Screwdriver head

CtBram will prob kill me, but Id like to model the tip of the screwdriver (Flat) but not with boolean and I've forgotten how to do it.. Is there a...

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by Sircharles

06-06-2012|08:17 PM

Replies: 7

Unwanted highlighted Vertices

Hello Maya folk, I need some advice with a quite simple problem. For some reason all the vertices of one object of my model got highlighted in purple...

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by Rii Nagaja

30-05-2012|08:45 PM

Replies: 1