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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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# 31 15-04-2008 , 11:32 PM

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Well, I can't personally help any of you, but regarding that, I CAN say that if you render to layers, then all passes can be layered together in your post app.

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# 32 16-04-2008 , 12:12 AM

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Render Layers...

The flaw in the plan

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# 33 16-04-2008 , 12:18 AM

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Here is what is happening in RealFlow, for anyone who cares :p

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# 34 16-04-2008 , 12:22 AM

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Can I ask why?

...just curious, as I might be able to help everyone with a quick how-to if it makes things easier and more efficient user added image

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# 35 16-04-2008 , 12:47 AM

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Well I have never used render layer, and mnost tutorials I have seen confuse me no end. I just cant seem to get my head around it.

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# 36 16-04-2008 , 01:09 AM

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This QUICK and simple video tutorial from Alias explains all:
RENDER LAYERS FEATURE

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# 37 16-04-2008 , 02:31 AM

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Very useful tut, racecgi :bow:

I could have used that in my "contribution". Anyway, I ended up rendering everything in one pass in Maya. But at the expense of a lot of exturing hastle.

Keep going R@nSiD, I'm really curious how your scene is going to end up. Good luck user added image