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.
# 1 27-03-2005 , 01:30 PM
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question aboat a notebook

Hi guys

i am thinking about buying a notebook because i dont want to sit inside this summer but outside in the nice sun getting a tan. the notebook wil only be used to do modeling not animation or texturing this wil be done on my dual xeon workstation.

is this configuration enough. or should i realy go for the much more expensive notebooks with a good videocard.

CPU Typ: AMD Athlon 64
Processor: CPU NB AMD Athlon64 3400+ 62W
1. memory: 512MB DDR 333MHz PC2700 -SO
2. memory: 512MB DDR 333MHz PC2700 -SO
HDD: 40 GB 2.5 Tosh. MK4025GAS
15" tft
onboard video 128 mb shared agp 8(SIS M760 CHIPSET)
windows xp pro or 64 bit when its out

thanks

# 2 27-03-2005 , 03:30 PM
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The weakest link: onboard video 128 mb shared agp 8(SIS M760 CHIPSET)

If at all possible, test drive it first, to be sure it will handle what you want it to do.



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# 3 28-03-2005 , 04:45 AM
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I could be wroing but I think I heard/read somwhere that Maya has issues with the AMD 64's. But like I said, I could be wrong. Anyone else got an opinion on that?


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