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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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Help with Maya PLE

Hello, my name is Chris Woo. I am doing a Senior Project for my High School on game design. To fufill this project, I am taking a course on...

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by strarup

18-03-2004|10:34 PM

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Animal references

Does anyone know where to find animal reference images, particularly big cats. Or even feline skeleton or musculature images would be very helpful....

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by Clod

18-03-2004|10:22 AM

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CPE Install on XP

Hi, I have been trying to install CPS on Maya but as I am using XP I cannot. The cpsSetup script tries to create a file in your script location, but...

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by Zyk0tiK

18-03-2004|09:35 AM

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how to make a hole in a rounded polygon

Hello For two days I am trying to do this, but I can't find a way! I want to cut a hole in this rounded polygon, as to make a place to put...

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by danrocha

17-03-2004|09:10 PM

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Exporting a OBJ file from Maya

Hi, I have created a nurbs sphere and tried saving it as a OBJ file. But when I try and import it back (just to test that I can do this) I get no...

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by tank2002

17-03-2004|08:36 PM

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Importing terragen into Maya

Hi, I know you can import the terrain polygons using either the DXF or OBJ. Has anyone had any luck getting the atomosphere/cloud/sun anything in...

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by tank2002

17-03-2004|08:31 PM

Replies: 3

Full Maintenance Contract

Who has it - is it worth the money? What do you get ? only technical answers or even how-to answers ?

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by train_ucl

17-03-2004|07:01 PM

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maya tools

Hello everyone, Not a long time ago i started useing MAYA. And so far, i got in some troubles, like how to create a texture. I know the...

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by Alan

17-03-2004|05:16 PM

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How du i make a thin solid?

Hmmm I am working on a table. On that table I want a piece of clothing thtats hang down on the sides. But i dont manege to make it not go trogh....

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by WideBoy

17-03-2004|04:57 PM

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can anybody help me on human grounds?

hello everyone at simplymaya! well, actually i have already spent so much money on buying points at simplymaya.com. now am exhausted out of funds!...

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by David

17-03-2004|03:42 PM

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Memory Exception error when more than 3 models are in scene

Hey guys! I have 4 models that i want to put together to animated them basically starships and a space station but when i try to put them together...

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by tank2002

17-03-2004|01:28 PM

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Clipping with Curves. (Maya 5.0)

I got a problem. I am making a PumpkinFace. And i draw the face with curves. I was following a tutorial for antother versjon of maya and thougth it...

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by Goni

17-03-2004|10:53 AM

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Girl - Model needed ($$$)

Hi! I need a model of girl (nice mesh & textures). I need it for a little 3D animation project and can´t build her myself because i won´t have...

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by deepakrock627

17-03-2004|06:02 AM

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i feel so low beacuse i dont even know what exactly a demo reel is....

:) hello everyone at simplymaya.com. am gautam, a newbie and finished my maya and am workin on a project! i have been in touch with many 3d CG...

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by deepakrock627

17-03-2004|05:16 AM

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The Art of Maya

hey guys, i am considering buying the book, "The Art of Maya", i just want to know if it's N00b friendly. :p

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by Kalzenith

17-03-2004|12:46 AM

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SimplyMax | Page: 1 2

Artwork is subject to change at Graysons descension. Preview:

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by vladimirjp

17-03-2004|12:33 AM

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wings

how can i make wings flap like on a bird without keyframing them? Thanks Chris

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by Ankalagon

16-03-2004|10:26 PM

Replies: 5

Head modelling tutorial

Hi, Im looking for a (free) newbie-friendly head modelling tutorial. Any tips are appreciated. Thanks !:)

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by Ankalagon

16-03-2004|10:13 PM

Replies: 12

Z Channel | Page: 1 2

Does nayone know how to use Maya's Depth Channels? I know I can fake it by writing a depth shader, but I'd prefer not to. According to the docs "If...

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by roach105

16-03-2004|05:25 PM

Replies: 15

Creating a platic texture

Hi, Im trying to create a realistic looking plastic for use on a mobile phone / PDA that im modelling. Can anyone suggest where i could find a...

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by chenard

16-03-2004|03:44 PM

Replies: 5

beginner question mental ray -animation

How can I make an animation with the mental ray renderer? I can't select AVI on the mental ray render global settings....so is there another way?

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by rich

16-03-2004|02:58 PM

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Help on contrast, brightness, color?

It's a bit off topic but please help me out. Anyone know how to tune the contrast, brightness, and color of your monitor so your works look the same...

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by mascal

16-03-2004|07:33 AM

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extrude

sorry but i have another question when i extrude something it wont extrude smoothe if i am using a cylinder. Is there something that i can do to make...

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by NNY Design

16-03-2004|05:28 AM

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I'm having problems with my Sculpting tool, Its draging a trail when ever it moves:confused: any one know how to fix this? thankx ...

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by R-Tillery

16-03-2004|04:10 AM

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Patch/Stitching Problems

I am currently working on my first patch head. It looks pretty decent so far, but I can still see some seams in the workspace view, and they become...

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