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How to generate normal maps in Maya

Generate normal maps in Maya

This tutorial shows you how to generate normal maps to add depth to your textures in Maya.

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How to model a human torso in Maya

Model a human torso in Maya

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How to create a working piston using Maya

Create a working piston using Maya

This tutorial shows you how to create a working piston in Maya. The key is to use constraints so that as one piece moves, the others move ...more

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How to smooth proxy objects in Maya

Smooth proxy objects in Maya

ets face it: modeling in polygons in Maya is a rough way to make organic objects. In comes the smooth player: subdivision proxy objects ...more

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How to mirror geometry in Maya the new school way

Mirror geometry in Maya the new school way

So we got half a Maya model...now what? We mirror it over and merge the vertices, all with one command, to get us a solid object. We use the ...more

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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

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How to model a dolphin in Maya

Model a dolphin in Maya

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How to create a snake animation with sine deformers in Maya

Create a snake animation with sine deformers in Maya

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How to use follow-through & overlapping to animate in Maya

Use follow-through & overlapping to animate in Maya

In this animation lesson we will learn about follow-through and ...more

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How to animate on motion paths in Maya

Animate on motion paths in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use a motion path to drive a sled's animation in Maya. Animating on motion paths is an easy way to get ...more

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How to swap resolutions using LOD controls in Maya

Swap resolutions using LOD controls in Maya

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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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How to create a Photoshop network PSD file in Maya

Create a Photoshop network PSD file in Maya

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How to assign textures to UV's in Maya

Assign textures to UV's in Maya

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How to model a human body in Maya

Model a human body in Maya

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How to render glass in Maya's Mental Ray renderer

Render glass in Maya's Mental Ray renderer

In this video I teach two of the Major glass materials within Mental Ray Maya 8.5 and How to render them.

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How to texture an object in Maya and export to Unreal Engine

Texture an object in Maya and export to Unreal Engine

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How to use SyFlex as a deformer in Maya

Use SyFlex as a deformer in Maya

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How to use RenderMan and Maya Cloth

Use RenderMan and Maya Cloth

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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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