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Introduction to Maya - Rendering in Arnold

This course will look at the fundamentals of rendering in Arnold. We'll go through the different light types available, cameras, shaders, Arnold's render settings and finally how to split an image into render passes (AOV's), before we then reassemble it i

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Mental Ray, Maya Software or a mixture of both?

Seems like MR is good at reflecting textures accurately. MS is good for scenes where there aren't any textures, but those textures can be imitated....

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by SilverFeather

29-11-2011|10:32 PM

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Video Credits

Hi How can I increase my Video Credits? If I have to buy video credits, how much is it? Thanks.

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by daverave

29-11-2011|04:47 PM

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Christmas's coming = inkling

I was very skeptical first I heard of this, but looks like I was wrong... and only $200 on official site.. Wacom Inkling Review - YouTube

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by nov2011

29-11-2011|03:29 PM

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problem in rigging

i jst want to know what is CharNode grps_DT.mel in maya script and how to download pls reply soon

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by ritirupy

29-11-2011|01:22 PM

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Qualifications after completing sections?

Do you received an form of qualifications after you complete certain parts of the tutorial stages as like a self teaching method? Thanks guys,...

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by Gen

28-11-2011|09:02 PM

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Urinal-based interactive video games

I wonder how well this will go down when you have some drunk guys in the toilet at 1 am trying to avoid the penguins going left and right... ...

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by Nilla

28-11-2011|08:23 PM

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Translate/Rotate hotkey configuration

Hi there, i've recently made the switch from xsi to maya, I want to configure the maya hotkeys for translate and rotate to be the same as xsi, I...

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by timbirks

28-11-2011|09:40 AM

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Getting Rid Of Wire Artifact

Hello Guys- Ok I created this shape and I hit the 1 and 2 key to smooth out the shape. I notice that this wire is caged around the shape as well....

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by Chirone

28-11-2011|12:35 AM

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Making 1 object out of two cubes

All, I don't know if this is possible in Maya and if this would make sense or if if I'm completely on the wrong side. I want to combine two cubes...

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by David

27-11-2011|10:40 PM

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nCloth cannot be reset.

Normally, if I'd create an nCloth plane and a cube or cylinder, the plane would just drop over the cube or cylinder and take its shape (provided that...

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by SilverFeather

27-11-2011|08:34 PM

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Black Friday

Ahhh! Crazy shoppers! I was just checking in to see how many of us survived the mad rush of Black Friday. It is my understanding that the U.S. is...

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by Acid44

26-11-2011|04:58 AM

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getting new PC | Page: 1 2

Hey guys, didn't really know in which section to put this, soooo... I'm gonna make me a little present this christmas: a new PC! :D Just wanted...

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by SilverFeather

26-11-2011|12:00 AM

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Preserving Local Pivot Point When Transforming Multiple Objects

So I'm sure this is the dumbest question in the history of maya, but keep in mind I have no formal training. All of my training stems from my...

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by Cnotey

24-11-2011|05:36 AM

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Triangles or quads

How important is it to stick to one or another? I'm new to 3d and don't entirely understand the concept. I know that most models are done using...

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by nov2011

23-11-2011|05:01 PM

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Is There such a thing as a texture manager?

Maya File Texture Manager like the one you can get for mac? If there is, does it run independantly or from within Maya? Also where can I get it...

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by stwert

23-11-2011|01:14 PM

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Return!

Hi All! I just wanted to say a hearty howdy to all that I used to converse with and anyone else that may have read a post or two by me in the...

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by Dango77

23-11-2011|08:53 AM

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How Sweet

Oh how sweet of SM to wish me a happy B-day it gives me warm fuzzies all over. Nice Touch Dave :) SM rocks!

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by bullet1968

22-11-2011|09:26 PM

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Create Polygon Tool / Polygon Squares?

Hello Guy- Is it possible to create Strips Of Polygon Squares the same way we use the Create Polygon tool. The Create Polygon Tool allow us to...

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by PenPixels

22-11-2011|02:49 PM

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couple theory questions from a begginer.

Hi, I'm new to Maya and 3d modelling but am really liking it. I'm from a graphic design and fine art background. I just had a couple questions on...

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by kvnmcwebn

22-11-2011|02:34 PM

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Question About Simply Maya Tutorials

I am a beginner in maya ( I know the basics of maya ) and was wondering if these tutorials are good to learn from for me. I also want to know if...

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by joverall22

22-11-2011|03:20 AM

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Deleting Threads Created?

Good Morning- It has come to my attention that my posts are annoying to one of the members f this forum. It was not my intentions to annoy anyone...

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by Nilla

21-11-2011|06:28 PM

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Changing The Mesh Color Default?

Hello Guys:)- I there a way to change from the Grey mesh color that we start out with. I would like to change this if possible. I've been staring...

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by honestdom

21-11-2011|05:33 PM

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Hooked - funny short

Made in cinema4d by cybertime, made me smile :giggle: Hooked (2012) by cybertime - YouTube hooked (2012) - making of - YouTube

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by bullet1968

21-11-2011|10:53 AM

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Can't deactivate the poly cage.

When modeling with polygons, and I smooth the mesh, I get that big green boxy cage around the object, does it really need to be there, can I turn it...

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