Complex UV Layout in Maya
Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character
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10-04-2009
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subscription vs non-subscription
I haven't visited this site in nearly three years but I'm glad to see everyone is still going strong!
I used to muddle a friend of mine's copy of Maya in college and haven't touched it since. I've used lightwave briefly but find the Maya interface more friendly and familiar.
So before I go out and buy a copy I want to get the opinions of a community I trust and respect.
The two big questions I have about purchasing my new copy of Maya is:
1) Should I order complete and invest in an unlimited upgrade down the road or go straight for unlimited?
2) On the Autodesk website they list a purchase with or without subscription. What is the difference and what would be recommended?
Just to give you guys a little about my abilities (it may make a difference in what you recommend):
Have not touched a 3d software program in two years.
Experience in Maya 4 and Lightwave
Beginner level 2d art experience
Needs to develop workflow skills
Strongest skills is in polygon modeling, need to develop nurbs
modeling and subdiv skills
Beginner level texturing, lighting, animation, effects knowledge
Some Photoshop knowledge
Goal: professional level artwork for a fun and rewarding hobby. Maybe even join in a SM-competition or two as a noob/ amateur artist.
Cheers!
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10-04-2009
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And the student version plus the upgrade to commercial is cheaper than the commercial version on its own.
About the subscription, I don't know all the details, but I think it gives you access to technical support, more resources (as if there aren't tons of tutorials and extras and everything available already on sites like this), and free updates like service packs (not 100% sure about that one). Oh yeah, and simple license management, whatever that means. In my opinion, unless you're a business or think that Autodesk is the only place to get resources and help, it's not worth it. That being said, I don't have a subscription, so maybe someone who does can elaborate on potential benefits.
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11-04-2009
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Thanks for the reply! I'm not sure I qualify for the student edition. But its definitely something to look into. Thanks for the heads up!
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~To create a new world through the imagination
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11-04-2009
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In that case, I guess you need to decide whether or not you'll be doing a lot of dynamics work, such as cloth, hair, fluids etc. and that should tell you whether or not you should go for unlimited.
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