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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28-10-2011
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Animate Newton's cradle
I will star a project and animate newton's cradle i have found a good refrenc video for the animatins i will use IBL.
So the thing i need help with more it is more like tips are how do i do the animation part because there are alot of movments. I'm working in Maya 2012.
Here is the video i found and as you can see alot of movment so how should i animation to get it as natural as posible. I try to make is as realistic as posibel an the animation will be about 20-30 sec using different camera angels so all tips are welcome.
Ref link:
Newton's cradle ⇔ لانکی نیوتۆن - YouTube
Sorry for my english and Thanks for your tips.
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28-10-2011
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I am working on a similar project at the moment.
Newtons Cradle Dynamics Testing and Solutioning - YouTube
I am not animating as such but using Mayas Dynamics system to do this. Once I have finished it I will post the process of creating it on the following post: https://simplymaya.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36555
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29-10-2011
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I will look in to that and see how it turns out.
Looking forward to the finisht project
and will keep postin on my progress.
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