MAYA FLUID SMOKE How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these maya fluid smoke tutorials to learn all about maya fluid smoke with WonderHowTo's collection of free how to videos, like Use Houdini voxel fluids, Model objects using blendshapes in Maya, and Use motion samples in RenderMan for Maya.

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How to use Houdini voxel fluids

Use Houdini voxel fluids

Created by Houdini Product Specialist Stephen Tucker, this crash course series focuses on the concept of fluid dynamics and how they work ...more

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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 7,879

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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Views 2,777

How to do hookah tobacco smoke tricks

Do hookah tobacco smoke tricks

Watch this how-to video and learn how to do some basic smoke tricks with the hookah. Do smoke rings, snap inhale, and dragon smoke or dragon ...more

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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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Views 2,271

How to adjust Zbrush meshes in Maya

Adjust Zbrush meshes in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to make adjustments to a ZBrush base mesh using Maya. This tutorial is especially helpful for working with ...more

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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 2,636

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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Views 4,184

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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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 2,472

How to use the compass in Maya

Use the compass in Maya

In this Maya lesson we will learn how to use the Compass - a handy viewing widget - to stylishly transition into alternate camera angles ...more

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Views 2,318

How to create a ramped shader to texture multiple Maya models

Create a ramped shader to texture multiple Maya models

In this lesson we will learn how to use nested ramps and our UV layout ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 3,986

How to render curves in RenderMan for Maya

Render curves in RenderMan for Maya

In this software lesson we will learn how to render curves in RenderMan for Maya. See how to use the shared geometric attributes menu of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,910

How to walk on non-Newtonian fluid

Walk on non-Newtonian fluid

You may remember the recipe for a basic non-Newtonian fluid from grade school science experiments (one part water to one and one third part ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,790

How to mirror geometry in Maya the old school way

Mirror geometry in Maya the old school way

Did you know there is more than one way to mirror geometry in Maya? You are probably familiar with the newer mirror tool but there used to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 4,040

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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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 2
Views 4,359

How to model with the poly crease tool in Maya

Model with the poly crease tool in Maya

In this Maya 7 and up modeling lesson we will learn how to use the poly crease tool. The poly crease tool is one of the Maya tools used in ...more

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Views 4,380

How to bake topology to targets in Maya

Bake topology to targets in Maya

In this Maya lesson we will learn about using the command Bake Topology to Targets. The Bake Topology to Targets tool is used most when ...more

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Views 3,228

How to extrude a surface along an animated curve in Maya

Extrude a surface along an animated curve in Maya

In this 3D software lesson we will learn the process of setting up an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 13,411

How to make ice cream with Illustrator objects in Maya

Make ice cream with Illustrator objects in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use an Adobe Illustrator object ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 7,520

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