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Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 2

This course will look in the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. It's aimed at people that have some modeling experience in Maya but are having trouble with complex objects.

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http://www.3d02-ae.com/main/home_01.asp just thought i would share this with you might be a good source for insparation

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by stickyhead

09-02-2007|05:42 PM

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problem with shelves !

I ahve some NON Readable shelf items on my fluids shelf and I get an error in maya whenever I'm starting it ... How do I delete NON READABLE itms...

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by enhzflep

08-02-2007|08:53 AM

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strange fur problem

I am building a little island and putting grass on it using maya fur, however the fur is well, a little odd. The island is just the top cut off a...

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by Radical Edward

08-02-2007|05:35 AM

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where to buy models?

I need some models for an upcoming project, for example a human skull. I google searched 3D maya models, but I wasn't too impressed. Does anyone...

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by astrocalder

07-02-2007|11:18 PM

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cv curve help

i guess its not really cv curve help it could be anything, anyways, on the tutorials it seems reletively easy for the creator to place cv's onto the...

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by thewooleymammoth

07-02-2007|10:14 PM

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Maya Live

Hi I shortly found out about Maya live(in maya 6.0 unlimited). I am having trouble with the tutorial they give you when you get maya. The software...

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by robbiedobbie

07-02-2007|10:08 PM

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smoothing question.

I have a surface around 200 pollies this surface is bumpy in the sense that the vertexes are uneven. I would like to take the average hight (z) and...

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by ulaoulao

07-02-2007|08:22 PM

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Select a row of edges?

Can you select a row of edges? I would like to select one edge and then hold down a hotkey and select another edge on in the same row and have all...

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by 3disme

07-02-2007|05:22 PM

Replies: 4

WHY?

Why is it whenever I download somin like a model it wont appear on maya I have maya 7 and it doesn't seem to want to pop up is there a...

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by cheesly

07-02-2007|03:04 PM

Replies: 9

Vanishing textures

Whenever I convert a .3ds model to an .obj in Okino Polytrans the model converts fine, but the uv textures vanish leaving the model default grey. If...

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by dickens

07-02-2007|12:49 PM

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booleans

not sure if i am the only 1 with this problem.... i tried booleans - difference 2 times. for the eye socket for my model head first time, it...

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by j5ive

07-02-2007|09:13 AM

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automating shutdowns after renders

Ive been doing a lot of overnight renders but most of my shots only take about 3 hours to finish. does anyone know how to set maya to shut down your...

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by danotronXX

07-02-2007|01:37 AM

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download problem

can anyone help i cant download any free tutorial files... says i already have one going, but i dont... anyone have any idea why?

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by thewooleymammoth

07-02-2007|01:02 AM

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transform tool

ok, i'm sure this is a dumb question, but it's been bothering me for a while and I haven't figured it out. Sometimes the yellow square in the...

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by arran

07-02-2007|12:42 AM

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tablet and illustrator cs2

Not sure if any of you will know but here we go. Ive looked around the net and cant seem to find what im looking for. Im using my wacom tablet to...

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by WynterNyght

07-02-2007|12:20 AM

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merging multiple points?

I have to meshed I basically want to merge with a mirrow image of it. Normally I go point by point but this is detailed. The merge edge tool allows...

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by ulaoulao

06-02-2007|11:03 PM

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Cardboard Cutout -> 3D

in another thread: http://forum.simplymaya.com/showthread.php?threadid=24767 I made the bushes as simple cardboard cutouts, however I am trying...

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by NeoStrider

06-02-2007|09:59 PM

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MR wont select my camera

Hi guys, Ive set up a scene and in the common render settings I set that MR should render the image from my 'custom' camera. Still MR renders the...

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by Razzie

06-02-2007|08:39 PM

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looking for a plane... | Page: 1 2

hey people. ive been doing some renders in a freeware app called terragen and i made one that looks like it needs a plane in it. but i want a cg...

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by severinianthony

06-02-2007|07:04 PM

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Pole Vector Problems

Hey Guys Just rigging the arms of a simple block man, ive set up the IK handles as requires (from the shoulder to the wrist) and i'm now setting...

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by gster123

06-02-2007|06:58 PM

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Maya dynamics problem

Hello again, I've been following this tutorial about creating a realistic liquid in maya using its dynamics. It's helped me out as I'm very new to...

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by Hoshi87

06-02-2007|06:36 PM

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Starting Modelling at 35

Hi, I am from Canada and thinking about a career change, computer animation caught my eye. I am thinking of going to the Toronto Film School to do...

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by happeez

06-02-2007|05:10 PM

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Help in Modeling a L Shaped Torch( The one used in Army) | Page: 1 2 3

Hi anyone out there can guide me on the steps on how to model this L Shaped torch? I am really a newbie to MAYA 8.0 and really dun have the interest...

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by enhzflep

06-02-2007|03:56 PM

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newbie question 2

Firstly i must say i am impressed at the rate of replies of this forum, my questions are answered almost immdiately. Thks for helping the new pple...

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by publicFunction

06-02-2007|02:49 PM

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Adding grunge to a mirror surface?

How do I add grunge/ cracks to the mirrored surface below? As to create the mirrored effect I have set the colour to black, so how would I do this as...

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by Radical Edward

06-02-2007|01:35 PM

Replies: 10