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create cd surface | Page: 1 2 3 4

hi gang i'm trying to create a spinning cd animation, but i can't get the diffraction texture to radiate out from the centre - i just get parallel...

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by ragecgi

21-05-2003|02:31 AM

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Halftrack wheel - boolean divide fails & alternatives | Page: 1 2 3 4

Hey guys, first post here so thank you all for having me. http://i58.tinypic.com/122c8qh.png A quick introduction, I am a graphic...

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by VinceDn

14-09-2015|01:33 PM

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Bevel plugin for maya similar to max baevel???? | Page: 1 2 3

Is there a plug in that makes maya bevels similar to max? I started working in an animation company and will be needing beveled edges most of the...

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by NextDesign

31-10-2012|02:30 AM

Replies: 37

Creating a Cartoon Rug/Carpet | Page: 1 2 3

I want to create a rug like the one seen here but im not sure whats the best way to model the creases and whats the best approach to creating the...

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by eneuman

27-04-2012|04:37 AM

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Bridge two cylinders in a certain way. | Page: 1 2 3

Hello everyone, does anyone know how to bridge 2 cylinders, so it will look something like this glass table from final fantasy 8? Or some...

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by Hermi1988

22-03-2012|08:23 AM

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Model webbing | Page: 1 2

I created this webbing by making the mesh(going to remodel that to look ref) then turning it into ncloth then dropped it on the helmet its the bit at...

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by ctbram

28-05-2012|10:28 AM

Replies: 29

easy modeling issue causing trouble | Page: 1 2

hello everyone..... trying to accomplish a simple task thats causing me a bit of hangups. so what i want is a shape created from a cylinder....

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by ctbram

22-12-2009|11:29 PM

Replies: 28

Polygon Modeling with curves | Page: 1 2

I am really new to modeling with Maya, so please forgive me if I make a few mistakes in this thread. I am practicing on my modeling skills, so I...

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by ctbram

23-09-2011|06:43 AM

Replies: 27

Stairway to Heaven - Deforming groups | Page: 1 2

Hey Maya-friends and Pros :) I am currently stuck with a problem in Maya. I need to deform a group of different groups. I have a...

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by Philcc

26-12-2012|01:10 AM

Replies: 24

New 3d model search engine | Page: 1 2

Hi, everybody! A month ago we've started 3d model search engine. Its like a Google, but only for 3d models. http://3dmdb.com/ - 3d model...

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by Jack55555

19-08-2019|10:31 AM

Replies: 24

Modeling the triceratops | Page: 1 2

Hello I am modeling this triceratops. Problem is this that it looks fine in all the view except the front view. Both the legs should be parallel to...

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by gjl1975

16-05-2005|05:25 AM

Replies: 23

My First nurbs car _ BMW | Page: 1 2

My First nurbs car _ BMW Special thanks to mr perfecto who alwayes give me very helpfull advices

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by shanej

22-06-2007|02:08 AM

Replies: 23

Issues for max to maya users | Page: 1 2

Hello, I'm a former 3D Studio Max user and I have been working in Maya for 2 months now. I saved some questions during my learning experience in...

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by MrYeti

25-09-2014|09:36 PM

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another firebird attempt.. | Page: 1 2

Here's another go at a 70 firebird. I'm sure I have way to many edges but using poly's it was the only way I could get the shape I needed. I'm on the...

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by metalartguy74

21-10-2012|02:42 PM

Replies: 23

Beveling NURBS Cube for making dice | Page: 1 2

I'm racking my brains trying to find a way to bevel the edges of a NURBS cube for the purpose of making dice. I've attached a render I did with...

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by sjurick

25-07-2003|11:41 PM

Replies: 22

nurbs.... :( | Page: 1 2

hello, I am trying to get my head around nurbs. I have been working on this pencil sharpener shaped like a dog. His outer body is made from two...

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by arran

21-05-2007|07:57 AM

Replies: 22

Face modeling | Page: 1 2

Hi, I've seen a thread here for correct topology for head modeling, http://simplymaya.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24483&page=5 but when modeling a...

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by Skalman

29-01-2014|08:32 AM

Replies: 22

I'm making a 3D map ( real not texture ) | Page: 1 2

Hi i'm doing an illustration of a map, In Maya I've created an polygon plane and turned the subdivisions to max settings 50 width/ 50 height and...

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by juice690

05-04-2004|10:13 AM

Replies: 21

Hey I just noticed this! | Page: 1 2

I just realized that when using polygons with smoothing (3 key), that you get a sub-D type smoothing except on outside edge corners, see...

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by djwaterman

25-02-2012|01:24 PM

Replies: 21

Select connected geometry | Page: 1 2

I hate to do the whole "In Lightwave we..." but it's probably the best way to say what I want to say. So, in Lightwave we can select a polygon on a...

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by djwaterman

01-02-2012|02:36 PM

Replies: 21

Pine Tree modelling | Page: 1 2

I have limited experience with paint effects in Maya and now some friends want me to create a winter scene, with very little time to create one and...

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