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Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1

This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.

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STL Export

Hello, I have a potential client who wants me to provide my work in the .stl file format. The items I create will be used by my client in some...

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by CardboardBread

13-05-2014|09:06 PM

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Rollercoastertrack

I'm trying to figure out how to make a rollercoastertrack - I did the basics: Extrude a profile along a curve that has the bends I'd like the track...

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by borlag

13-05-2014|07:45 PM

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My cameras disappear...

I'm trying to install a single camera. I bring one into the scene, position left-and-right on the X-axis and up/down on the Y-axis. With the camera...

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by KELLEY

13-05-2014|05:39 PM

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cloud 3d texture

hello. i have the following problem with the cloud 3d texture. i need to make a sphere like the palantir in the LotR movie. i wanted to make a light...

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by daverave

12-05-2014|07:57 PM

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Subdividing a poly

A basic thing I cannot really get hold of: I create (e.g.) a cube(poly). I want it to be higher, instead of using the appropriate box in the...

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by daverave

12-05-2014|07:55 PM

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Best way to animate a character in maya

Please, I would like to know, between using walk cycles and converting to a progressive motion and creating the walk plus the motion as you go, which...

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by luciferr

11-05-2014|05:58 PM

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translucent plastic shader recipe advice

hello all, I've been struggling with this material below, I'm rendering in mental ray and trying the mia_material_x plastic presets as a starter...

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by CollinBishop

11-05-2014|04:14 PM

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Exporting obj format

I am new to Maya and am having an issue exporting to obj format. As a simple test I 1. Created a new scene 2. Created a simple Cone 3. Exported...

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by JoeRiva

10-05-2014|09:08 PM

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Extrude problem

Hi there I have the following problem with the extrude tool. I have this shamrock shape. I want to extrude it inwards but instead of creating some...

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by ctbram

09-05-2014|07:36 PM

Replies: 4

My facebook page | Page: 1 2

https://www.facebook.com/MarcusRalman3D Just created my own facebook site. Looking for people to discuss 3D with, support for my own work (which...

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by Skalman

09-05-2014|06:21 PM

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Preparing for a 3D print

Hello there! I would like to have a 3D print printed of my character but I don’t know how to delete the rig and keep ONLY the mesh so that the...

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by Johanna

09-05-2014|11:30 AM

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Mip_RenderSubset

Hey guys is it possible to attach different materials to an mip render subset lense

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by murambi

09-05-2014|11:12 AM

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How do you rotate the image plane?

How do you rotate the image plane. I tried going to the help menu and all they said was to input a number in the rotate attribute and lock the camera...

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by fbimage

09-05-2014|02:58 AM

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Patch of incorrect shading?

Hey there As you can see in this image, there is a sharp edge that causes an aggressive contrast on the object. I've been wrestling with this...

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by ThreeFro

08-05-2014|10:41 PM

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Importance of non having Triangle & NGON's

Hi all, I have just a generic question to the Maya and in general 3D crack's: Some times modeling it happens that a form will end in a triangle...

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by Nilla

08-05-2014|10:43 AM

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May Export Problems

Hi, everyone! I am completely new to Maya, but I have created a model which I'm ready to export. This model had two joints and an IK handle. I want...

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by CollinBishop

07-05-2014|01:15 PM

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Could not select the target vertices without selecting the ones around them

Hi all, I was editing some vertices in the mesh of this helmet, but when I tried to select the two target vertices, the ones around them were also...

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by SealBaby

07-05-2014|02:37 AM

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How to render an animation...

I've animated a camera backing down a dark hallway. When I click the "Go" button in the Time Line controls, it plays fine. The cameras travels for...

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by KELLEY

07-05-2014|01:44 AM

Replies: 4

Quad Draw?

I was watching a YouTube tutorial last night where the instructor was using "Quad Draw" (Maya 2014) Is this available in Maya 2013, and how do I...

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by Gen

05-05-2014|07:24 AM

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New to Maya 2014

Hello, I am a student enrolled in a 3D Modeling class using Maya, & there are a lot of things it seems the instructor doesn't... Well, instruct on....

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by Gen

05-05-2014|02:19 AM

Replies: 14

How to import a .3ds file into MAYA...?

I bought this model from TurboSquid and it's a .3ds and MAYA does not want to see it. How can I add .3ds to the drop-down menu?

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by NextDesign

04-05-2014|03:25 AM

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problem with references

hello. i'm using references in my current project, and have a big problem with it. i have referenced a character in the main scene, animated it, made...

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by Jay

03-05-2014|09:36 PM

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Texture starts blurring... | Page: 1 2

Why is the stone wall texture correct at the top of the tower, but blurry on the bottom 3/4? This is the same texture as the rest of the model.

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by KELLEY

02-05-2014|07:43 PM

Replies: 17

Look at Selection

I just discovered the presumably very old command "Look at Selection" which basically works like "Frame Selection" except without zooming the camera...

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by stwert

02-05-2014|03:49 PM

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RIG help

Hey all, I've got this rig almost done, but for some reason, even though they are both constrained the exact same way, one eye isnt scaling like...

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by CollinBishop

01-05-2014|12:02 AM