I'm not too sure what this sentence means..., Do you mean the 3D text disappears in screen mode? Are you trying to replace the black background with something else and not the layers behind it?

If...

I like this thread. I almost went with linux but chickened out...., DOn't know too much about linux but it looks interesting- I installed ubuntu on my old laptop, but I get the impression that this...

I know how you feel! I think once you make the decision to jump into a pro software platform you really have to make an effort to find a place where you can find help- like here- Sooner or later you...

Some people learn best buy learning all the little details of the whole program then use that knowledge to solve any problems that come their way. other people- like me- benefit more by following a...

I think it comes down to priorities..., I would make a series of list in each 'department' of the computer build then plug in prices for the different components so that they add up to the target...

QUick question: do people upgrade maya to the latest version, like 2012, or do you just stay with the version you know or where trained on. I get the feeling people don't like to migrate to the...

This is exactly what i meant- one of the things about being a newbie is not knowing how to word a request- thanks for reaching into my (confused) head and taking this out.

I took a look at the Maya FAQ thread a while back and saw that it was not very well responded to but has lots of views.

There is great info in there so you can get rid of this thread if you...

I would like to make a separate thread for the newbies with some very very basic tips...., like which format its better to save Maya projects in...., you know, stuff like that.

I have looked at...

Hello!

Its good to have a place like this to get thoughts out of your head to share-The people here seem very cool and helpful.

As for me, I am also very new to Maya and I have come here from...