MAYA SURFACES How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these maya surfaces tutorials to learn all about maya surfaces with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Generate normal maps in the Maya surface sampler tool, Extrude a surface along an animated curve in Maya, and Subscatter particles across a surface in Maya & Zbrush.

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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 2,721

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 12,910

How to subscatter particles across a surface in Maya & Zbrush

Subscatter particles across a surface in Maya & Zbrush

This tutorial shows you how to subscatter particles (SSS) across the ...more

B 1:16:40
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,870

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

B 3:35
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,564

How to use the polygon bridge tool in Maya

Use the polygon bridge tool in Maya

This Maya 3D software lesson demonstrates the bridge tool and shows some if its uses. The bridge tool is a polygonal modeling tool that ...more

B 7:58
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,199

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

A- 10:07
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,801

How to add resolution to geometry in Maya

Add resolution to geometry in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use the Offset Edge Loop tool in Maya. The Offset Edge Loop tool can be used to add resolution to ...more

B 3:28
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,330

How to set up image reference planes in Maya

Set up image reference planes in Maya

Learn how to setup a Reference Plane to use for modeling objects in Maya. A reference plane or image plane in Maya is used as a template to ...more

B 5:07
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 3,644

How to use RenderMan and Maya Cloth

Use RenderMan and Maya Cloth

In this lesson we will learn how to apply subdivision schemes to Maya Cloth Surfaces. Learn how to use RenderMan for Maya with cloth objects ...more

B 4:25
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,373

How to sculpt geometry in Maya

Sculpt geometry in Maya

In this software tutorial you will learn how to sculpt geometry using the sculpt geometry tool in Maya. The sculpt geometry tool is like a ...more

B 2:40
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,372

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 4,237

How to model a knurl in Maya

Model a knurl in Maya

A knurl refers to one of a series of small ridges or grooves on the surface or edge of a metal object, such as a thumbscrew, to aid in ...more

A- 3:45
Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 592

How to create and orient clusters in Maya

Create and orient clusters in Maya

When creating a cluster on a surface, it is necessary to have very specific orientation and positioning info for that cluster. Watch and ...more

B 3:03
Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 447

How to create good flowing geometry in Maya

Create good flowing geometry in Maya

This two part Maya tutorial explains many elements of modeling and how to make sure you create geometry that is well constructed with good ...more

B 1:39:51
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,581

How to revolve, extrude and loft nurbs curves in Maya

Revolve, extrude and loft nurbs curves in Maya

Learn how to manipulate NURBS surfaces using the Revolve, Extrude and ...more

B 20:05
Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 5,982

How to use the polygon sculpt geometry tool in Maya

Use the polygon sculpt geometry tool in Maya

Learn how to use the sculpt geometry tool to make modeling polygon surfaces much easier when doing 3D modeling in Maya.

B 7:22
Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,531

How to optimize Maya cloth simulation workflows

Optimize Maya cloth simulation workflows

In this Maya dynamics video tutorial we will learn how to apply SyFlex cloth to a polygon plane, and then render the cloth as a ...more

B 5:47
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,939

How to use fabric in Maya

Use fabric in Maya

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

B 7:38
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,182

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

B+ 6:05
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 7,554

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

B+ 6:00
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,651

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