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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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First problem!!

I try to use detach surface in Maya 2013. I want to separate just a little bit a corner but not happen. I have try to delete history but it´don´t...

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by MrGready

13-02-2014|12:23 PM

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Boolean problems

I know this has been posted before, but I've searched for the problem and it hasn't helped much. :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: I have to...

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by MrKarazy

31-05-2009|02:25 AM

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Grow Selection?

I think something is wrong, can someone please try this and let me know if it works with you. Select any one face on your object. Then go... ...

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by mtmckinley

12-07-2004|12:48 PM

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How do you stop a Render?

Is there any way to stop a Batch Render in progress? I wanted to do a test draf render but I forgot to turn down the settings, and now it's taking...

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by MrKnight

24-07-2004|08:21 PM

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How do you overcome getting burned out?

I have found that working intensely in a project for a long time, that I get burned out and have to stop (or rush the project and not do as well) I...

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by rhaoosh

28-08-2004|01:37 PM

Replies: 9

Maya Magazine?

There are a lot of magazines for 3d graphics. And some magazines with reference to one software app. For example... the ‘KEYFRAME’ magazine is just...

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by MrKnight

07-12-2004|05:54 PM

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missing face on beveled boolean poly

why is that i always get a missing face when i automatically bevel a boolean generated polygon?

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by mrkrynmdsco

25-09-2004|05:56 AM

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how to make winding emmisions

How do you make the particles emitted from an emitter spiral upwards to a different height or maybe how to make the particles go along a certain path...

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by sdch1000

12-03-2003|09:41 PM

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3d into 2d?

Anyone on the boards been able to integrate a 3d object into either a 2d still or footage? It's what i'm looking to do. So if anyone has any tips,...

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by mrmacca

24-10-2002|09:07 PM

Replies: 7

Basic modelling questions. | Page: 1 2

When modelling things like buildings, houses or a castle even etc, what would you guys favour, Polys or Nurbs? I haven't modelled too much, severe...

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by Darkon

18-10-2002|12:14 AM

Replies: 15

Help with sword

I have my drawing of a sword, which i'm happy with but now it comes to modelling, i'm having probs. I've been trying to apply the same principals to...

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by Nem

21-09-2002|08:57 PM

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Help!!! Lost my model

I was doing the shark tutorial from the VIP section but i can't view my object any longer, only in perspective. Side, top and front are blank. I've...

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by Darkware

03-12-2002|12:14 PM

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Smoothig my animation?

I have an amimation i need to comp with live footage but can't get it smooth enough. It's only 20 frames long and it's a jet flying overhead with no...

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by mrmacca

04-09-2003|04:50 AM

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Matchmoving

I'm really interesting in getting involved in matchmoving. Wonder if anyone had any tips to pass or online resources, book recommendations etc. Also...

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by mrmacca

23-09-2003|12:45 AM

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Games and motion sickness

Just wondering if there's anyone else here who suffers motion sickness playing first person shooters? It drives me crazy as i want to play some of...

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by 3djoe

09-12-2003|12:28 PM

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Model and animate a prism

Anyone got any suggestions on the best way to model a prism for animation? I think prism is the word i'm looking for, like a spiral opening. I'm sure...

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by mrmacca

16-01-2004|06:38 AM

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Modelling for animation

Looking for advice on modeeling for an animation. I'm creating a creature, based on the deep sea angler fish, so huge jaws, large teeth. Wondering...

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by mrmacca

14-04-2004|02:49 AM

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Congratulations Kurt

Just wanted to shout out a congrats to Kurt Boutilier on his entry over at cgtalk challenge, Machineflesh. Didn't win but was a finalist. Loved the...

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by Tim_T

13-08-2004|03:41 AM

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Array of Shingles for ArchViz (MEL Script help :)!!!

Hello I ma right now working on a Architectual Visualisation. My Problem is I have to model shingles of a wall. Actually I am nearly driving crazy...

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by MrMint1982

20-10-2014|05:37 AM

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Smooth bind and skeleton hierarchy (Spider)

I have a simple spider and skeleton for the 8 legs. I believe the existing joint hierarchy is correct. If I take any leg and create an IK Handle...

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by Fra

08-10-2003|08:18 PM

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why wont the subd work with me on polygons??

hii guys ,,,iam still a bigginer in maya ,,so i downloaded the (humen form) tutorial from the site but i have reached a place where i just couldnot...

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by mrml

24-01-2007|08:53 PM

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Generating a Height Field Image

Hi all I'm sure it's possible but wondering how I might go about rendering geometry in the top view as a Height Field / grey scale image. ...

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