SHADER MAYA How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these shader maya tutorials to learn all about shader maya with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Create a ramped shader to texture multiple Maya models, Use ASHLI bump shaders in Maya, and Use ASHLI shaders and effects files inside Maya 7.

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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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How to use ASHLI bump shaders in Maya

Use ASHLI bump shaders in Maya

In this Maya lesson we will learn how to use ASHLI bump shaders to make a low polygon mesh look more detailed in real time. Creating ASHLI ...more

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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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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

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How to construct a metal shader in Maya 7

Construct a metal shader in Maya 7

This Maya 7 video tutorial teaches you how to construct a metal shader ...more

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How to use toon intersection lines in Maya

Use toon intersection lines in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use Maya Toon Outlines to make intersection lines between two overlapping objects. The toon outline tool ...more

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How to create a logo in Maya

Create a logo in Maya

In this two part tutorial from Alvaro Castaneda you will learn how to create a logo in Maya. We begin by tracing the logo in a vector app ...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 make and use UV space in Maya 7

Make and use UV space in Maya 7

This Maya 7 video tutorial teaches you how to make and use UV space in ...more

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How to navigate 3D space in Maya 7

Navigate 3D space in Maya 7

This Maya 7 video tutorial teaches you how to navigate 3D space in ...more

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How to use light and camera choices in Maya 7

Use light and camera choices in Maya 7

This Maya 7 video tutorial teaches you how to use light and camera ...more

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How to test Photoshop-made textures in Maya 7

Test Photoshop-made textures in Maya 7

This Maya 7 video tutorial teaches you how to test Photoshop-made ...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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How to use four lighting techniques in Maya 7

Use four lighting techniques in Maya 7

This Maya 7 video tutorial teaches you how to use four lighting ...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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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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How to build a basic vertex shader inside of XSI

Build a basic vertex shader inside of XSI

In this lesson we will learn how to build a basic vertex shader inside of XSI. A vertex shader is a program that can process all the ...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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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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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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SHADER MAYA (54 How-Tos)

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

Tim Hawkinson is an artist who truly inspires. The Los Angeles based artist creates complex, whimsical sculptures with simple mechanics and basic materials. One of his most notable pieces is the ...

Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

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Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

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 ...

Who Says Gardening and Hot Dogs Don't Mix?

There, I Fixed It passes along an easy, redneck solution to grilling some dogs. All you need is a rake. Looking for something redneck, but a bit more fun? Look no further, electrocute that hot dog: ...

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