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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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six sides of the cylinder splitting open like a flower

is there a split edge tool in maya 5? I have a 6-sided cylinder (see below piccy) and i need to have the top split apart while the bottom remains...

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by misterdi

03-12-2003|05:20 AM

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Poly Problem

Ahoy guys, I am modelling an accumulator using poly method but when applied boolean operation, and bevel to the edges I ended up with darksided...

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by mtmckinley

28-11-2003|05:10 PM

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Working in layers anyone?

Hi, Does anyone know how to work on layers with Maya like working on layers with Photoshop? I was watching one of the tutorials and this guy use...

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by ragecgi

20-11-2003|06:24 AM

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Nurbs problem, need help

Has anyone experienced this before. I have a Birail patch that goes Hay Wire when i put a lattice defomer on it. I'm including the file, try to put a...

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by Renderizer

18-11-2003|01:17 PM

Replies: 7

Help on Creatures Foot

Hi, I'm working on this model and I'm a little stumped. I'm wondering if someone could provide some tips on the matter. My main concern right...

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by danielh68

18-11-2003|07:56 AM

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Aligning vertices?

Hi, Is there a way to align selected vertices, horizontally or vertically? Thanks, Dan

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by danielh68

18-11-2003|03:58 AM

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cps

i'm using maya unlimited 5.0 and watched the free tutorial on cps and was wondering if the cps abilities are limited to maya complete or if not how i...

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by Witchy

16-11-2003|08:41 PM

Replies: 3

quick ?

can i use polys or sub D with influencs objects or is it just for nurbs? thanks

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by wgreenlee1

16-11-2003|05:02 PM

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Beginner's Modelling - Opinion Time Part Two

Okay, you guys are extremely awesome artists and great friends and I have to ask a dinky question now (dinky, not "jinkies" ;)) I'm almost ready to...

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by mtmckinley

15-11-2003|06:32 PM

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Extrude issue

When extruding, i sometimes get the problem circled in the attached image. Doesn't always happen, just occasionaly. Any idea what the cause is?

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by mrmacca

14-11-2003|11:44 PM

Replies: 3

Help.

Hey all. I know this is probably not where I should be posting this question or asking at all. I need references for a pig. Sort of, kind of a...

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by cavalt

13-11-2003|02:59 PM

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Problem with hotheys

Hey all!! I just came accross this problem recently. I was doing some polygon modeling and all of a sudden my transform hotkeys stoped working. ...

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by cavalt

07-11-2003|06:27 PM

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whats the easiest way to build a mountain? or crystal like organic rocks?

:banghead: I'm working on an opening title for superman its my final project and in my sequence i'm including exterior of the mountain and the...

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by NitroLiq

07-11-2003|12:26 AM

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Merge Edit Tool Problems

I am having problems merging the two edges, thay always seem to flip! It's worked for most of my model, up until now! Please Help! Thanks G

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by mtmckinley

06-11-2003|02:54 PM

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SubDiv + Mental Ray

I have a subdiv object. It has 3-4-5 vertex/edge-face and mental ray can't rendered it. Why? What should i do? Thanks in advance!

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by iron_tick

28-10-2003|02:19 PM

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Having Problem with Bevel/curves please help!

When I try to bevel two curves using bevel plus, I recieve an error message saying: Error: Cannot convert data of type string to type int. if anyone...

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by Siris07

27-10-2003|07:23 AM

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Odd black areas

Hi! I got a problem with those black areas (2nd post) : (they only appear with the software renderer .. (maya software, antialaising production...

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by mtmckinley

25-10-2003|10:13 PM

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Help me!!!

I would like to know, how i can make this with maya, i starting to lose my selfcontrol with this :banghead: thanks a lot

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by NitroLiq

22-10-2003|11:23 PM

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How can I obtain soft edges on complexe nurbs objects?

Hi, I'm a new comer on Maya and in this forum also. This makes several weeks i'm working on complexe IGS objects. They are integrated in Maya as...

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by Zoltan

16-10-2003|04:31 PM

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Poly Smooth

I had a subdivision character that I converted to polygons through modify > convert Sub-D to Polygon. Now i cannot smooth my character... Why not?

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by Dann

16-10-2003|02:19 AM

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Sub D attach problem

Can someone help me? i cant get these to sub D surfaces to attach. tried attach sub d tool, it gave some weird result like it came out of a blender....

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by Silencer

15-10-2003|08:43 PM

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birail tool

Hello, I am following the Subaru WRX tutorial but, when he model the mudguard (...

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