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# 1 08-10-2007 , 10:07 AM

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hey there,
Can u guys tell me if the maya PLE i am currently usng allows me to create my own short film(not to be commercialised). Or do I have to get the purchase one. Also, can anyone advise me about the Maya Unlimited. Coz I am using a product call Zbrush as well for modelling,so I am nt sure if Maya Unlimited is cost effective for me as I am looking to do Visual effects as well
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# 2 08-10-2007 , 01:21 PM

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I’m pretty sure the PLE can batch render. Can you be more specific on what you want to know about Maya Unlimited?

Which PLE version do you have?

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# 3 08-10-2007 , 05:22 PM

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I have the Maya 8.5 PLE i downloaded from autodesk website, Nt sure if this PLE can allow me to do a short film or help me in building up my portfolio. Also, I ll be purchasing a software called Z brush, and am nt sure if the PLE can co exist with the Z brush full version

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# 4 08-10-2007 , 05:36 PM

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Is it possible for me to use the Maya Complete edition instead if I would want to create animation like seen in Lord of the Rings or StarWars. Can I create those animation without using Maya unlimted fur hair cloth and flud tools as to be cost effective in my projects?

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# 5 08-10-2007 , 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by Falco Fal Frida
Is it possible for me to use the Maya Complete edition instead if I would want to create animation like seen in Lord of the Rings or StarWars. Can I create those animation without using Maya unlimted fur hair cloth and flud tools as to be cost effective in my projects?

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Here, this might help you out:

https://forums.simplymaya.com/showthr...threadid=10281

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# 6 08-10-2007 , 07:51 PM

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create animation like seen in Lord of the Rings or StarWars.

you'll need more than maya for that.., a team of 100 people would help.., a couple of super computers and a few more apps like After Effects, motion bulider, photoshop, Vue, boujou, .., and a few years of practise.., at least 10 might do it. but I admire your ambition.., aim high i say user added image

oh, yes, I think maya might be just the ticket for you.., if PLE does batch render you will have a huge water mark acrosss the animation decaring it; well last I looked it was ALIAS but now.., who knows (bit of a pun).

you do realise you will need a compositor (after effects) and an editing suite like premier, avid or final cut?? maya by itself will not be enough to make any movie.., or anything with more then one take or cut.

good luck.., you have a steep learning curve ahead and it should be great fun.

sounds like it would be worth trying to get a work placement in an animation studio.., see if you can get your foot in the goor and work or free cleaning up or something.., they wont want to teach you in the beginning because they are so busy.., but think anout it and you might work something out.., thats your quickest way to making 'star wars.'

hope i didnt deter you, it is not as complcated as I make it sound.., but you should be aware of this.

take it easy and life will be easy

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