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Complex UV Layout in Maya

Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character

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Making a hole | Page: 1 2

How do I create a hole or 'bore' through a surface. So you understand what it is I am trying to do, I am replicating my desk, including computer...

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by bullet1968

22-04-2011|11:41 PM

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FMX live stream

if you haven't got much to do today... http://www.fmx.de/media/live-streaming.html

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by David

03-05-2011|02:01 PM

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intersecting cylinders ???

Just wondering if any one can help I am trying to build a bike frame, and i am having a bit of trouble with the frame. Basically I want to have nice...

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by barney bubbles

03-05-2011|10:21 AM

Replies: 11

Problems with shadows

My first post here. Been trying to set up my shadows for a project. Problem is as you can see in this picture, the shadows are jagged and just...

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by Woody8713

03-05-2011|02:18 PM

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panning in and out with the mouse wheel and other noob question

Hi all, I need help lol. I was doing the tutorial on the victorian house and was doing the part where you had to copy objects to a layer. but...

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by stwert

01-05-2011|07:29 PM

Replies: 3

Looking For Project Advice

Hi there, i have just began learning maya, and it's my goal to create a model of an aircraft that looks very similar to this; ...

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by bullet1968

02-05-2011|12:18 PM

Replies: 12

just a simple question.

is there anyway to make like a tetris game? like in the side view? where u can actually rotate the blocks and stuff?

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by gtovey

03-05-2011|04:07 PM

Replies: 12

Photoshop UV strategy question [NEWBIE QUESTION]

Newbie question (the first of many): Can anyone recommend a tutorial or suggest an approach for creating my maps in Photoshop so that things line...

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by aaronkneile

28-04-2011|03:07 AM

Replies: 3

"Transformers Prime" - Anyone seen it apart from me

With all the talk of cartoons and stuff lately I ask this simple question - has anyone seen "Transformers Prime" - its truly quick good. Its on some...

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by bullet1968

29-04-2011|11:45 AM

Replies: 4

Mel Scripts

Hello all i know that maya has the option to smooth preview of a particular geometry in the current versions i.e 1 to 3 (for smoothing geometry)....

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by prithviraj.shet

27-04-2011|04:19 AM

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REAL FLOW PLUGING FOR MAYA 2010

Hi to all, I want to ask YOU guys if you have an Idea on how we can import Real flow stuff in Maya 2010 I found some plugins but they were for older...

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by Chirone

26-04-2011|10:39 PM

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condensing frames

this is a simple problem i am simply trying to take a 1500 frame animation and speed it up by making it only 100 frames so i highlight the first...

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by murambi

25-04-2011|04:45 PM

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Newbie to the forum and to Maya

Hi! ex-Lightwave user here... Just started learning Maya a month ago... having fun modeling and looking forward to getting some rigging and...

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by Ponyboy

27-04-2011|09:09 AM

Replies: 8

glass of water question

heyy soo heres the deal.. i have a a really nice glass that looks pretty realistic and i have filled it with water and gotten the glass about half...

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by daverave

28-04-2011|10:40 AM

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Weird IK

I'm trying to animate a stick figure typing and Im using IK to animate the arms. It works fine for one arm but the other is doing some weird things...

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by elephantinc

23-04-2011|09:16 PM

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Creating an "Anime Style" Character

Hi, I'm just new to Maya and I was just wondering if you can help me out. I've started to learn the basics, and I want to create an anime-style...

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by David

21-04-2011|05:48 PM

Replies: 3

Ready For Launch/Some Competition

No competition really, but my forums are ready for launch I think. Wanna check it out guys? Even if you don't join, any help is appreciated. I'll be...

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by Acid44

28-04-2011|05:33 PM

Replies: 9

Beginner Cars

Hey everyone. I just finished doing the Ferrari F430 tutorial and had a great time doing it. I really want to continue with modeling cars and I'm...

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by aagam

21-04-2011|03:15 PM

Replies: 2

water balloon

theres a water balloon preset in the ncloth presets but i cant get it too work at all any ideas??

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by daverave

25-04-2011|07:04 PM

Replies: 1

Android Tablets

Hey all i was thinking of getting a cheap tablet for about 200usd now when i do a search on ebay the only companys that are willing to ship them to...

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by kokontsc

29-04-2011|07:09 PM

Replies: 10

Call of Duty VS Bad company | Page: 1 2

soo as the title says Call of Duty VS Bad company? what do you guys think? Personnaly i'm a Bad compant fan just because of the scale of the game and...

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by gtovey

26-04-2011|04:11 PM

Replies: 19

project proposal!

heyy guys!! ok soo heres my idea.. i need someone whose good at modeling characters.. also i need someone good at animating said characters.. ...

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by me2011

29-04-2011|08:20 PM

Replies: 1

Interview for me - whoo hoo | Page: 1 2 3 4 5

OH MY GOD ... Finally a interview for a Job within the 3D world. Its just a runner job but still - It`s for the Mill in London. Have to phone...

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by jali

25-04-2011|07:41 PM

Replies: 71

macs VS pcs?

At school i use a MAC to run maya and etc. But i am looking to buy it for use at home, i was wondering what i should get, A MAC or PC to run maya and...

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by Ponyboy

25-04-2011|12:06 AM

Replies: 10

Ramsay Tutorial

Hello, I cant get the checked background when i try and cylindrical UV the first index finger in the Ramsay character modeling tutorial! please can...

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