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 24-04-2008 , 11:21 AM
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New Site, sneak peak!

Here is what we're working on at the moment it will feature
  • Bigger emphasis on user contributed uploads
  • A place for members to host there images, showreals and animations
  • Training for other software
  • More tutorials, more instructors
  • Cheaper prices
  • Faster servers with 4Tb of storage for member uploads
  • Upgraded forums
  • Working Gallery!
  • New management team
Things that will come later
  • A place for members to sell there models
  • Live on-line training
Remember this is a rough draft

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The new site was fully designed and laid out using CSS so we will be releasing a development pack should any of our more nerdy members wish to design skins for the site please let me know.

We are also looking for someone to moderate the new user contributions area as well as for some new guest instructors.

If you have any comments suggestions or something you'd like to contribute to the site please feel free to contact me on

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# 2 24-04-2008 , 11:42 AM
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Looking good David!
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# 3 24-04-2008 , 12:02 PM
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Nice user added image
looking good
 
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# 4 24-04-2008 , 12:04 PM
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yeah - nice job david - looking forward to seeing this go live! user added image
 
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# 5 24-04-2008 , 12:06 PM
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Well for our big posters, the forum will have a ton of new features as well.

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# 6 24-04-2008 , 12:36 PM
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looks wicked man user added image what kind of new features will it have for the "big posters"?
 
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# 7 24-04-2008 , 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by acid44
looks wicked man user added image what kind of new features will it have for the "big posters"?

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You'll have to wait and see user added image

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# 8 24-04-2008 , 12:58 PM
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awww no fair man:shakehead
 
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# 11 24-04-2008 , 03:50 PM
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Wow, that looks really amazing! Any set dates for when it's gonna be released, since we've been waiting so long?

And what ever happened to the beta testing you needed done? user added image
 
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# 13 25-04-2008 , 12:55 AM
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It's about time we got a progress update on this. Was beginning to worry it might never happen. Cant wit till it goes live!user added image
 
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# 14 25-04-2008 , 01:34 AM
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Re: New Site, sneak peak!

Originally posted by David
The new site was fully designed and laid out using CSS so we will be releasing a development pack should any of our more nerdy members wish to design skins for the site please let me know.

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i thought all the members would be nerdy (to an extent) if they got in to 3d
 
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# 15 25-04-2008 , 05:38 AM
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GZ to Dave and the rest of the team involved, it looks good so far m8.

Id be happy to Mod an area if needed.
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