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Maya 2020 fundamentals - modelling the real world

Get halfway through a model and find it's an unworkable mess? Can't add edge loops where you need them? Can't subdivide a mesh properly? If any of this sounds familiar check this course out.

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# 1 05-09-2003 , 07:31 AM

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hi every body..

i'm new for using maya..
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I want to ask about the best book to learn maya in easy steps which containt some projects to give me good skils...

bye...

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# 2 05-09-2003 , 08:00 AM

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wrong forum

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# 3 05-09-2003 , 08:33 AM

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wrong forums or not he needs a reply =P

I suggest the Mastering Maya books published by Sybex.

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# 4 05-09-2003 , 12:19 PM

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agree with you 3dgurl
LEarning MAYA 5 from SYBEX is great, MAYA 4.5 Saavy is my favorite.

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# 5 05-09-2003 , 01:17 PM

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Maya Fundamentals would probably be the best way to go. That, along with the plethora of info and tuts here at SM will get you up and running in no time. FYI, if you search the forums, you'll find this question has been asked before so you might want to try that as well.

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# 6 05-09-2003 , 09:03 PM

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I have Maya 4.5 savvy, which has proven to be an invaluable resource for me

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# 7 05-09-2003 , 09:13 PM

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If you're an absolute beginner, I would suggest to hit F1 and do the Instant Maya tutorials first before buying any book. They'll give you a lot of stuff to play with and will teach some fundamental stuff which often get forgotten by book writers...

The books listed above are good though...

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# 8 06-09-2003 , 02:10 PM

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Thanks every body to replaying..

Do you know, I'm not new for 3d programs , I worked on 3ds MAX4 to 3 Weeks (only Spline / Polygon / Basis of Camera / Lettel Bassis of animation )
I want to convert my knowledge from MAX to MAYA then Continue my Way of 3D World...

Thanks again..... Bye bye

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# 9 06-09-2003 , 02:13 PM

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Well, usually, when you know a program really well, transition to another is not too tough.

I'm not sure if 3 weeks with Max constitutes "knowing" it. user added image

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# 10 06-09-2003 , 03:41 PM

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umm. go download some free videos

a) HERE

b) digital tutors

c) 3dbuzz

d) www.learningmaya.com

Save your money on the books - if you follow the tutorials that I've suggested - you'll do well for youself.

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