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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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Okay guys my turn for a question... is there a way of disabling the caps lock key on the key board without me breaking the damn thing cheers...

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by G-Man

18-01-2010|03:29 AM

Replies: 15

What is wrong with my lamp?

Hello! I am a beginner in Maya, trying to render a model. All quality settings are at maximum, yet I get those weird lines and spots all over my...

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by Mishka_a

17-01-2010|07:46 PM

Replies: 4

Video

Fortunately I have been very lucky with clients as of late but last year I came across a fair number like the green robot in this clip. Its good...

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by NextDesign

17-01-2010|06:24 PM

Replies: 4

Graph Editor help?

Hi guys! Ran into a snag. Am having to use the graph editor and I understand the curves and etc, however, the issues I am having is that I am...

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by stwert

17-01-2010|03:08 AM

Replies: 1

Windows 7 Programs & Applications | Page: 1 2

Windows 7 doesn't include as many built-in applications as Windows XP/Vista did. It no longer comes with Windows Mail, Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, or...

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by stwert

16-01-2010|08:55 PM

Replies: 16

Skin tear and rigging

Hi Guys, Im new to Maya and have been teaching myself for the past 2 months or so. Im up to the Rigging process (which im finding extremely...

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by NextDesign

16-01-2010|05:07 AM

Replies: 1

First head help

basically ive been modeling my first head and am in need of some critisisms/ pointers for it. also if anyone could explain how to create effective...

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by anr90

15-01-2010|08:23 PM

Replies: 6

closing a face model

Hi all, I am new to the forum and to modeling 3D objects in general, my question might sound trivial to you and I hope that it does so that I...

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by giff

15-01-2010|04:49 PM

Replies: 3

tires

hey can anyone point me to a realistic tire shader tutorial dont like the results im getting with lambert shaders thanx in advance.

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by NextDesign

15-01-2010|05:55 AM

Replies: 5

resolutions for print

hi all. working on my dragon picture has got me wondering about resolutions for print. i have had a couple of my renders printed out and blown up...

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by ben hobden

15-01-2010|12:19 AM

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i cant think of anything

I cant think of anything to make this isn’t only for Maya this goes with every program I know I haven’t been able to think of anything to make for a...

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by effacer

14-01-2010|05:14 PM

Replies: 6

Please Help a South African!!

Hi Everyone I might have a realy noob question to ask, I live in South-Africa and the infrastructure here is not completely up to standard if...

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by illuder

14-01-2010|06:09 AM

Replies: 8

best 3d marketplace

I did a search in the forums and I noticed that Turbosquid came up quite a bit when people asked about selling their models but i was wondering what...

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by dainejhone

13-01-2010|04:47 AM

Replies: 4

Your New Year Resolution?

Hello friends, My new year First Resolution is given the hectic, stressful lifestyles. It is no wonder that "enjoying life more" has become a...

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by Joopson

13-01-2010|03:35 AM

Replies: 3

Question

I am new to Maya and I have done something while modeling that I cannot undo. My model looks like all of the vertices are selected and they are...

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by roontoon

13-01-2010|02:18 AM

Replies: 3

Windows 7 or vista..?

Hello everyone I am planning to buy new Laptop. But I'm so confused about the purchase system Windows 7 or Vista which one is best. So please share...

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by elephantinc

12-01-2010|06:10 PM

Replies: 6

Things Not To Do

.....So sitting here, Bored i thought i would offer everyone some of my wisdom, Things i have learned never to do over the last few years...... ...

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by elephantinc

12-01-2010|06:00 PM

Replies: 4

:( Batch render problem

Hi all. Im trying to batch render some images but for some reason the end frame is stuck on 10. I can type other numbers into the box but when i...

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by djb123

12-01-2010|07:56 AM

Replies: 3

How can I do this with Maya 8

Hello, I have Maya 8 unlimited and would like to know if it can be used to create a spinning animated logo with text like to one that says "Dunk...

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by NextDesign

11-01-2010|11:43 PM

Replies: 1

Cartoon eye texturing and modelling

Hi all, I am a design student, very interested in modeling and texturing. I am interesten in learning how to model and texture cartoon eyes, much...

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by mikeyduf

11-01-2010|03:25 AM

Replies: 3

the cost of a mainstream CG shot?

after watching avatar, I was wondering if you guys had an idea on how much a typical Hollywood mainstream CG shot would cost. I'm talking about the...

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