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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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# 1 18-07-2003 , 11:14 AM

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Is there a way to have cloud particles in front of paint effects (like trees) rendered right? user added image

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# 2 18-07-2003 , 11:30 AM

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maybe you can render it in passes... first render the paint effects, then render the cloud particles and then composite them together

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# 3 18-07-2003 , 12:19 PM

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I was afraid somebody would say that ... never tried before but I guess it's time to learn it user added image

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# 4 18-07-2003 , 05:52 PM

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Sorry m8, but that is how it is done most of the time anywayz user added image

Also, remember that Depending on your particle render-type settings, AND remember that PFX is a POST effect, and thereofore renders last, and overtop of everything else unless hidden by physical geometry... user added image

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