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.
# 1 07-10-2007 , 08:20 PM
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How Much!!!

=how well can you render in maya without using a third party render engine...and if i have to use one how much is mental ray?

# 2 07-10-2007 , 08:53 PM
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Mental rays included in maya, and you could always use the software renderer.


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# 3 07-10-2007 , 09:04 PM
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Mental ray is included in Maya? AWSOME!!!user added image

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# 4 07-10-2007 , 10:28 PM
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Next question

Wow thats awesome...but heres the next question...im using PLE until i get the funds to purchase a full copy...So is Mental Ray inclusive with PLE as well?

Thanks

# 5 07-10-2007 , 11:43 PM
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yeah, it is


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# 6 07-10-2007 , 11:46 PM
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PLE has MentalRay but the resolution size is limited.


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