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# 16 15-08-2007 , 12:20 PM

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I just saw the demonstration videos, and read up some more on it, and it looks really great. What I really liked was the presets, and the new compass looks much better. I wonder what the “Bonus Tools” thing is……

Hopefully DT or Lynda will make some “What’s new in Maya 2008” videos.

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# 17 15-08-2007 , 02:58 PM

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Hopefully I should get the download when it comes out (as the uni I work for has the platinum membership) be looking forward to it although I dont really use a lot of the new tools in 8.5.

The bonus tools are really good, lots of nice little shortcuts, presets (especially for ncloth) etc etc have you got them for 8.5??

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# 18 17-08-2007 , 04:39 PM

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Hey Guys

This new version looks great, having recently tried out 8.5 with all the funky features I'll be looking to upgrade to Maya 2008 once its out. I did like the new cloth features (in 8.5) and its its so much slicker than previous versions where cloth and hair calcs were just so slow, and for small production teams thats not good at all.

The new rigging features look a joy to use and Im sure will stop alot of headaches even for the intermediate user.

I definately dont see this as a 'corruption' of our favourite software, its more like 'progression' and this time round it's been done very well. I think expectation is always too high when new companies move in, as we as people are so demanding in every aspect - they need to find their feet just like any normal person when starting a new job.

Any nuff said, moving on...
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# 19 11-09-2007 , 05:23 PM

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Did Maya 2008 come out yet? user added image

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# 20 11-09-2007 , 06:34 PM

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Yes.

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# 21 11-09-2007 , 11:27 PM

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yer got the email with the download link the other day but autodesk messed it up and had it pointing to 8.5 - sorted now and just downloaded it - will trying this bad boy out 2mo.

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# 22 12-09-2007 , 05:52 AM

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I have to say having tried 2008 out , it is just awesome.
The little improvements made such as being able to have the components of a mesh in xray when you model are really helpful as is the toggle smooth function.
I have spent most of my time going through whats new so I can't tell if there are any bugs yet but I have to say I really like this version and it could well be the best version so far.

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# 23 12-09-2007 , 07:18 AM

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Its soooo much faster - seems like they sorted out alot of memory problems.

ncloth news tricks are quite cool aswell

and hoo haar they got rid of that retarded looking dragon thing from the loading screen - that image was no way to try and sell maya.

Apart from that don`t really see that much of a change

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# 24 12-09-2007 , 08:59 AM

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Originally posted by tweetytunes
Its soooo much faster - seems like they sorted out alot of memory problems.

ncloth news tricks are quite cool aswell

and hoo haar they got rid of that retarded looking dragon thing from the loading screen - that image was no way to try and sell maya.

Apart from that don`t really see that much of a change

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Cool,

Just waitning to get my copy from uni.

You could have always changed the start up pic anywho

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# 25 13-09-2007 , 06:46 AM

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Yeah it does seem faster, only just installed it so having a bit of a spin with the whats new section in a min!

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# 26 13-09-2007 , 07:47 AM

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Sweetness, I got mine today! :attn:

Just my luck, I’ll be doing something today. user added image

Well, at least I’ll have enough time to test it out!

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# 27 17-09-2007 , 07:01 AM

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Hi there,

just out of curiosity, how can you guys afford to get the new version of maya as soon as they make an update. You get the ling and spend 1k or so for the new package? -or are you talking about the ple

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# 28 17-09-2007 , 07:07 AM

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Student licence for my PHD via uni and there membership

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# 29 17-09-2007 , 12:02 PM

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Here's details on the shows promoting the latest versions of the autodesk products Maya, Max and Motionbuilder.

https://www.autodesk.co.uk/uk/makeyou...OMark_UK_EDM1/

I'm hoping to get over to the Manchester one next week (uni work permitting) and drool at the new features while trying to save user added image

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