EFFECTS MAYA How-To Videos & Articles

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How to use ASHLI shaders and effects files inside Maya 7

Use ASHLI shaders and effects files inside Maya 7

In this lesson we will learn how to use ASHLI shaders and FX files ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,960

How to create a half-tone print effect in Maya

Create a half-tone print effect in Maya

In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW leader Alvaro Castaneda, we will create a nice looking effect in Maya that emulates the half-tone ...more

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Views 280

How to create interactive effects using history in Maya

Create interactive effects using history in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use Maya's History to create an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 676

How to create a ribbon wrapping effect in Maya

Create a ribbon wrapping effect in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use an Animated Sweep to make a ribbon-wrapping effect in Maya. Animated sweeps are used often and are ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,904

How to add a glow effect to a brick wall with UV sets in Maya

Add a glow effect to a brick wall with UV sets in Maya

In this video we will learn how to create multiple UV sets and use ...more

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Views 2,736

How to use the cloth effect in Maya

Use the cloth effect in Maya

This tutorial explores how to create and utilize the cloth effects available in Maya. Specifically, it will go over draping cloth over an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,065

How to generate normal maps in the Maya surface sampler tool

Generate normal maps in the Maya surface sampler tool

In this Maya lesson we will learn the process of making normal maps ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,696

How to use depth of field for RenderMan in Maya

Use depth of field for RenderMan in Maya

In this RenderMan for Maya training lesson, we will learn how to set up RenderMan Depth of Field effects using camera settings in Maya ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,064

How to snap points in Maya 8.5

Snap points in Maya 8.5

This 3D modeling software tutorial will show you how to snap points in Maya 8.5. There are multiple ways to snap points which will be ...more

B+ 5:49
Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 2
Views 4,178

How to create a water shader in Maya

Create a water shader in Maya

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a pretty decent looking water shader in Maya without many nodes. Water materials are a great ...more

B 6:34
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 6,720

How to create rigid bodies in Maya dynamics

Create rigid bodies in Maya dynamics

In this tutorial your learn how to create rigid bodies in the dynamics section of Maya. Dynamics is the physics based part of any 3D ...more

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Views 2,384

How to remove an actor with tracking and root in After Effect

Remove an actor with tracking and root in After Effect

Learn After Effects: the best digital motion graphics software ...more

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Curated 1 week ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 160

How to use fabric in Maya

Use fabric in Maya

This lesson provides a quick introduction to using cloth in Maya.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,158

How to model objects using blendshapes in Maya

Model objects using blendshapes in Maya

In this Maya lesson we will learn how to use Blendshapes during the modeling process to add flexibility to our model. Learn how to use Maya ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 7,493

How to use motion samples in RenderMan for Maya

Use motion samples in RenderMan for Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use Motion Samples in RenderMan for Maya. Using RenderMan motion samples allows you to increase the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,626

How to choose to render Maya scenes with RenderMan or Maya

Choose to render Maya scenes with RenderMan or Maya

In this render lesson we will learn about one of the powerful features ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,543

How to create trails with the animation snapshot tool in Maya

Create trails with the animation snapshot tool in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use the Animation Snapshot tool to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,088

How to modify textures in Maya to match model uv's

Modify textures in Maya to match model uv's

Sometimes it's too hard to change the uv's of a Maya model to match the textures. If this is your problem, watch this tutorial and learn how ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,945

How to set up a basic animation rig in Maya

Set up a basic animation rig in Maya

In this tutorial you will learn how to setup a basic rig in Maya. Animation rigs are the bone and muscle structures used to animate and move ...more

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Views 6,376

How to use containers in Maya

Use containers in Maya

This video tutorial demonstrates using Containers to create a cleaner Hypershade window when working in Maya. There are three ways you can ...more

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Views 2,347

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Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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