putting an earth image on a sphere

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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# 1 08-07-2006 , 09:22 PM

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I want to try and model/animate a space scene and I want to put the solar system in it. Does anyone know how to put an image on a sphere so it looks good. I can put it on but the continents are all fuzzy and the effect is ****...

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# 2 09-07-2006 , 05:56 AM

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sorry cant help you there, im new to this too it is sad that after what 8 hours this is the first reponce you get and it going to be of no help, well at least you know some one care enough to post:hug:

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# 3 09-07-2006 , 02:01 PM

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:shakehead im a loner..... bwahhahahahahahaahaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!! :hug:

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# 4 09-07-2006 , 02:20 PM

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Can you post a pic ? there is actually a good book .maya 7 foundation . It shows you how to setup solar system and put on the images ... also other models to let you know

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# 5 09-07-2006 , 02:24 PM

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Last edited by brendog27; 09-07-2006 at 02:35 PM.

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# 6 09-07-2006 , 02:26 PM

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is it me or the pics didnt show up ?

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# 7 09-07-2006 , 02:27 PM

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no you're right, i'm working on it right now. srry

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# 8 09-07-2006 , 02:37 PM

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jeez it still didnt work.....

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# 9 09-07-2006 , 02:41 PM

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well are you doing a screen shot and then saving them in paint and then posting them up ?

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# 10 09-07-2006 , 02:43 PM

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I just need to find a host site. Then I can post them. Know of any good ones?

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# 11 09-07-2006 , 02:54 PM

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# 12 09-07-2006 , 02:56 PM

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....well... they are a little.... big.

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# 13 09-07-2006 , 03:27 PM

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Are you using a planar or spherical map? It looks like the image isnt even wrapping all the way around. Also have you tried rendering it? Sometimes the image wont looks crisp in the lighting mode just to save memory, but when its rendered it comes out a lot more smooth. Another thought is the resolution of the map, but from the attached image it looks pretty good, so I dont think that is the case.

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