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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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March Challenge - Environment - Dango | Page: 1 2

Not really sure what I'll be doing, but thought I'd set up my thread to signify that I'm in...lol I'll give it some thought over the next couple of...

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by Gen

26-03-2011|09:14 PM

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Nov/Dec Challenge Rules and Guidelines! | Page: 1 2 3 4

Nov/Dec Challenge! Realism! For this challenge, we're going to try something new and strive for realism! Create a recognizable, present-day...

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by mtmckinley

31-12-2005|03:10 AM

Replies: 45

februaryChallenge_Speedmachine_Mastone | Page: 1 2

Okay guys, I"ll probably won't win this one seeing that the end of February is already in sight, but at least it will be a bit of comic relief and a...

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by mastone

26-02-2011|04:21 PM

Replies: 19

Poll: Favorite Winter Entry | Page: 1 2

Take this opportunity to pat someone on the back for a job well done and vote on your favorite Winter Challenge entry! Keep in mind that the entry...

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by arran

19-02-2008|07:21 PM

Replies: 25

July/August Challenge Rules and Guidelines! | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Lighting! For this challenge, lighting, atmosphere, and mood are the main judging points. Texturing is not a requirement. The theme of this...

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by mtmckinley

31-08-2005|01:59 PM

Replies: 83

January challenge-Before and after-daverave | Page: 1 2 3

A bit late in the day but I thought I would give it a try. I will put a small robot in this scene..........dave

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by THX1138

29-01-2011|08:32 PM

Replies: 34

March Challenge - Environment - Perfecto | Page: 1 2

I would love to do a jungle scene but since the only programs I have are Maya Complete, Gimp, and Combustion I'll do something that doesn't have alot...

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by Perfecto

01-04-2011|05:19 PM

Replies: 19

Super Villain_Lord Voldemort | Page: 1 2 3 4

It isn't a marvel/ DC Comics character but hey he is pretty evil in my book. I haven't done anything yet since i just saw Mike stretched the rules a...

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by gster123

17-08-2009|03:05 PM

Replies: 48

April Challenge - Strarup - Noobie | Page: 1 2 3

Hi, just thought I would start a thread... so I have something to kick myself in the behind with... so I can get something made... :-) I don't...

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by strarup

01-05-2003|11:36 AM

Replies: 33

FX CHALLENGE 02! | Page: 1 2 3

Ok folks, for the forseeable future, this should be the last of those pesky FX CHALLENGES:) Announcing: FX CHALLENGE 02 The Rube Goldberg...

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by ragecgi

11-07-2008|03:48 AM

Replies: 42

younglion-Norm Jan/Feb | Page: 1 2 3 4 5

im also entering this challenge, this is my own character design and im just gonna model the bust, hopefully i get this done on time. heres a rough...

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by younglion

06-03-2007|05:35 AM

Replies: 62

May/June Challenge Final NEWBIE Entries!

Post your finals here! Only final entries, please. If you'd like to comment on them, please do so at their original thread. Final entires should...

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by petrol

01-07-2005|08:11 PM

Replies: 12

Jack Stardragon : Tweetytunes | Page: 1 2 3 4

Dam it - I have firefly stuck in my head now so its going to be a rebel type gun slinger sci-fi style. (cowboy with future gun and gadgets). His...

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by septopus

29-10-2009|05:20 PM

Replies: 51

March Challenge - Environment - Joopson

Hey everyone! I feel like I'm not on here nearly enough anymore. College. :cry: But regardless, I can't pass up an opportunity like this. I'll post...

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by bullet1968

19-03-2011|10:12 PM

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March Challenge - Environment - elephantinc | Page: 1 2

I doubt I'll finish but stranger things have happened...

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by elephantinc

08-03-2011|08:32 PM

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Nov/Dec - Creature - Orc motorist - Sil-Valeor - Noob | Page: 1 2 3 4 5

Hello! Well, this is the first time i will enter some competition. What I will try to make is a Orc drivinga Harley Davison - like motorbike. Don't...

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by Sil-Valeor

26-12-2003|11:34 PM

Replies: 60

July/Aug - Norm - t1ck135 | Page: 1 2 3 4 5

Very very noob here, thought I'd have a try even if I cant finish it it's good to try :) Original concept idea is 2 people in a lightning storm...

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by t1ck135

27-08-2005|06:29 AM

Replies: 63

Game Challenge - R@nSiD - FINISHED | Page: 1 2 3 4 5

OK, Been away for a long time from the challenges, but well. Here Goes.

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by publicFunction

01-12-2006|03:24 PM

Replies: 73

Medieval Ages - -<{ JB }>- | Page: 1 2 3 4 5

ok, here's my first sketches. I will be modelling a sword, and I'm going to place it on a grassy hill overlooking a forked path with a figure...

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by subnurbs

03-02-2003|06:06 PM

Replies: 71

Spaceship Challenge: No name yet | Page: 1 2 3 4 5

After seeing everybodys work I decited to join in too. I will satrt posting latter.

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by sokol

31-05-2009|04:34 PM

Replies: 68

Medievel Ages - ereitz | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Hi guys - I'm going to model an evil knight by the name of Axe-a-lot. He's a killer. My goal is to make him a truly ugly, scary, nasty piece of work...

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by ereitz

03-02-2003|01:31 AM

Replies: 88

May Challenge 2003! | Page: 1 2 3

Hey guys, its time for a new competition. This month should be a good one as it has been brought up time and time again amongst people. The...

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by M

31-05-2003|11:37 PM

Replies: 34

July Contest - Blinn - Normal | Page: 1 2 3 4 5

Alright guys, I'm gonna finish this one! I've no excuse not to this time around. Anyway, I intend to model a gecko type creature, with a rambo...

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by howardporter

27-07-2003|04:11 PM

Replies: 68

Hammer.H : Summer Challenge | Page: 1 2 3

Hi all, I'm pretty new to Maya and the forum, but i regestered a while ago. I kinda got side tracked so couldn't get into the whole learning thing....

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by arran

01-10-2008|03:26 AM

Replies: 43