MAYA 8.5 How-To Videos & Articles

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How to move and rotate pole vectors in Maya 8.5

Move and rotate pole vectors in Maya 8.5

Take a gander at this 3D animation video tutorial on how to move pole vectors in Autodesk Maya 8.5. So, if you need to move that pole ...more

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How to move objects in Maya 8.5

Move objects in Maya 8.5

Check out this Autodesk Maya 8.5 two-part video tutorial on how to move objects around. You'll learn about the channel box and how to use ...more

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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

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How to create bones in Maya 8.5

Create bones in Maya 8.5

If you need to create an animated character, Maya is the software program for you. If you don't know how to make that character you've ...more

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How to fix overlapping UVs with UV Shading in Maya 8.5

Fix overlapping UVs with UV Shading in Maya 8.5

When building models in Maya, you don't want the UVs of your object to ...more

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How to use the Trax editor in Maya 8.5

Use the Trax editor in Maya 8.5

Check out this Autodesk Maya 8.5 video tutorial on how to use the Trax editor for your 3D animated object. If you're 3D modeling, then this ...more

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How to clean up geometry in Maya 8.5

Clean up geometry in Maya 8.5

If you're a master at Autodesk Maya 8.5, then great, but if you are feeling a bit rusty, maybe this review on cleaning up your geometry will ...more

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How to subdivide primitives interactively in Maya 8.5

Subdivide primitives interactively in Maya 8.5

This 3D modeling tutorial demonstrates how to modify the number of ...more

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How to use parenting techniques in Maya 8.5

Use parenting techniques in Maya 8.5

If you want to learn how to use Autodesk Maya 8.5, then starting off in the video could be a good thing for your animation projects. In ...more

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How to use the input box in Maya 8.5

Use the input box in Maya 8.5

This Maya tutorial shows you how to use the Input Box to transform, rename, or select multiple objects quickly. See how to transform your ...more

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How to correct weight issues in Maya 8.5

Correct weight issues in Maya 8.5

If you've started bending your 3D animated character around in Autodesk Maya 8.5 and came across a broken bone sticking out that needs to ...more

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How to create flowing geometry in Maya 8.5

Create flowing geometry in Maya 8.5

If you are apart of Jason Welsh's Autodesk Maya 8.5 online class, then you might want to check this six-part video out. If not, if your ...more

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How to do a duplicate mirror merge in Maya 8.5

Do a duplicate mirror merge in Maya 8.5

If you're in a 3D modeling class, then you might want to check out this Autodesk Maya 8.5 two-part video tutorial. These videos cover how ...more

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How to keep faces together in Maya 8.5

Keep faces together in Maya 8.5

If you think you have all the essential tools figured out in Autodesk Maya 8.5, you probably don't. So, if you want to create awesome 3D ...more

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How to scale and rotate components in Maya 8.5

Scale and rotate components in Maya 8.5

Check out this two-part video tutorial on learning some components and polyprimitives of vertices in Autodesk Maya 8.5. You'll get the best ...more

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How to set your character in Maya 8.5

Set your character in Maya 8.5

Check out this video for how to character set in Autodesk Maya 8.5. You should already have everything set up, everything's weighed, the ...more

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How to snap things in Maya 8.5

Snap things in Maya 8.5

If you are building 3D characters using Autodesk Maya 8.5, but are still having trouble, maybe you forgot about snapping? Well, check out ...more

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How to use clusters in Maya 8.5

Use clusters in Maya 8.5

Need a little help with your Autodesk Maya 8.5? Are those 3D animated objects frustrating you? Is 3D modeling just a huge headache for you ...more

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How to use menus and shelves in Maya 8.5

Use menus and shelves in Maya 8.5

Check out this two-part video tutorial on Autodesk Maya 8.5. In this video, you'll learn all about how to use the menus and shelves in the ...more

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How to use selection masks in Maya 8.5

Use selection masks in Maya 8.5

Something that's particularly useful in Autodesk Maya 8.5 is masking. Check out this video tutorial on masking for your animation. There's ...more

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Holiday Cookies: Lab Mice, Chocolate Atoms & Gingerbread Scientists

In spirit of the recently posted brightly frosted cupcake periodic table, here are some equally clever, beautiful science-themed holiday cookies from Not So Humble.  The creative cooking blog ...

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