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Model a human head with great edge flow in Maya

How to model a human head with great edge flow in Maya

One of the hardest things to replicate in Maya are human heads. But this makes the whole process seem like child's play. Even if you don't use Maya, this is still a pretty interesting video to check out. See ...

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Model a human body in Maya

How to model a human body in Maya

The anatomy of a human body… a deceptively tricky thing. Not anymore. At least, not in Maya. This super detailed tutorial discusses modeling the human body, from the head to the torso, the legs to the foot ...

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How to work with multiple UV's in Maya UV editor for textures

Work with multiple UV's in Maya UV editor for textures

Material texture and lighting within the 3D modeling Community is a ...more

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How to add a glow effect to a brick wall with UV sets in Maya

Add a glow effect to a brick wall with UV sets in Maya

In this video we will learn how to create multiple UV sets and use ...more

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How to add more than one center of mass to a Maya object

Add more than one center of mass to a Maya object

Learn how to add more than one center of mass to an object when ...more

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How to add new cameras in Maya to reference more images

Add new cameras in Maya to reference more images

In this Maya lesson we will learn how to create a new orthographic ...more

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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

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How to add secondary foot controls to the Maya character kit

Add secondary foot controls to the Maya character kit

In this Maya lesson we will learn how to add attributes to the foot ...more

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How to animate a bouncing ball in Maya

Animate a bouncing ball in Maya

The bouncing ball animation is a classic beginning point for animating in every 3D software package. This tutorial shows you how to do it in ...more

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How to animate a character in Maya

Animate a character in Maya

This is the basic bone animation using a character set and the hypergraph within Maya. Geared for kids to learn 3D modeling and animating ...more

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How to animate objects in Maya 8.5

Animate objects in Maya 8.5

This 3D design and animation tutorial for beginners using Autodesk Maya 8.5 software teaches users how to make objects move. It covers basic ...more

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How to animate objects with constraints in Maya

Animate objects with constraints in Maya

This tutorial shows you how to switch between animation mode and dynamics mode in Maya so you can animate objects with constraints on them.

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How to box model in Maya

Box model in Maya

This tutorial shows you how to edit primitives, also known as box modeling, to create objects in Maya. This video is geared towards younger ...more

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How to bridge two objects together in Maya 8.5

Bridge two objects together in Maya 8.5

Say you want to bring two objects together so they automatically flow from one piece to the next in Autodesk Maya 8.5, well, then you're ...more

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How to build a mesh for Zbrush in Maya

Build a mesh for Zbrush in Maya

Learn how to buiild a sculptable / poseable mesh for Zbrush in Maya. This tutorial is geared towards people completely new to Maya. NOTE: ...more

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How to build a small biped in Maya for beginners

Build a small biped in Maya for beginners

This video is a crash course introduction to Maya geared for kids. Learn how to create a biped that is animatable. NOTE: This link is to a ...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 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 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 in Maya 7 from Autodesk. This video is from the "Game Li

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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 & export transparent model textures for TGE 1.5

Create & export transparent model textures for TGE 1.5

This tutorial covers the creation and export of transparent textures ...more

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How to create a half-tone print effect in Maya

Create a half-tone print effect in Maya

In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW leader Alvaro Castaneda, we will create a nice looking effect in Maya that emulates the half-tone ...more

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How to create a muscle movement simulation in Maya

Create a muscle movement simulation in Maya

If you want to be a character animator, you should probably learn Maya, and definitely learn rigging. This tutorial shows you how to create ...more

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How to create a Photoshop network PSD file in Maya

Create a Photoshop network PSD file in Maya

In this lesson we will learn a fast texturing workflow using Photoshop networks in Maya. You can selectively choose texture elements in Maya ...more

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How to create a realistic scene in Zbrush and Maya

Create a realistic scene in Zbrush and Maya

Using Zbrush Jason makes very high resolution textures then adds them to objects in a scene in Maya. You'll also learn how to create ...more

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How to create a ribbon wrapping effect in Maya

Create a ribbon wrapping effect in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use an Animated Sweep to make a ribbon-wrapping effect in Maya. Animated sweeps are used often and are ...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 create and apply textures in Maya

Create and apply textures in Maya

This lesson will show how to create and apply textures to objects in Maya.

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Views 3,126

How to create and export LOD models from Maya to TGE 1.5

Create and export LOD models from Maya to TGE 1.5

This covers the creation and export of LOD's (level of detail models ...more

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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

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How to create basic objects in Maya 8.5

Create basic objects in Maya 8.5

This 3D design and animation tutorial for beginners using Autodesk Maya 8.5 software teaches users how to create basic objects.

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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 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

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How to create interactive effects using history in Maya

Create interactive effects using history in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use Maya's History to create an ...more

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How to create particles and add collision objects in Maya

Create particles and add collision objects in Maya

Particles are a great world to explore. In this video tutorial from ...more

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How to create rigid bodies in Maya dynamics

Create rigid bodies in Maya dynamics

In this tutorial your learn how to create rigid bodies in the dynamics section of Maya. Dynamics is the physics based part of any 3D ...more

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How to create trails with the animation snapshot tool in Maya

Create trails with the animation snapshot tool in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use the Animation Snapshot tool to ...more

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How to delete non-deformer history in Maya

Delete non-deformer history in Maya

In this Maya lesson we will learn how to create a more efficient rigged and bound model. You can create more efficient rigs in Maya by ...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 do a pose to pose animation in Maya for Zbrush users

Do a pose to pose animation in Maya for Zbrush users

This is a maya 8.5 lesson but Jason really wanted to cover this crash ...more

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How to extrude Adobe Illustrator text in Maya

Extrude Adobe Illustrator text in Maya

This tutorial is using text imported from Illustrator, but the ideas will work for any text curves or curves that you want to extrude into 3 ...more

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How to extrude polygons in Maya

Extrude polygons in Maya

Learn how to extrude polygon faces and start to really make objects. Extruding is the most important and most often used method for ...more

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How to fill holes in polygons in Maya

Fill holes in polygons in Maya

Got a hole in your polygon object that the fill hole tool just can't fix? Check out this Maya video to learn how to quickly seal that object ...more

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How to fix bent UV maps in Maya with lattice & unfold tools

Fix bent UV maps in Maya with lattice & unfold tools

In this software lesson we will learn how to fix a bent UV map using ...more

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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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How to insert joints in a joint chain in Maya

Insert joints in a joint chain in Maya

If you are working on characters or rigs, you are definitely working with joints. This video shows you how to insert a join in a joint chain ...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 make a zombie rabbit in 3d with Maya

Make a zombie rabbit in 3d with Maya

This is a Maya Tutorial By Kurt Boutilier. Learn how to use Maya to recreate this zombie rabbit sketch into 3d using 3d modeling.

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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 Maya 7 from Autodesk. This video is from the "Maya Basic

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How to manipulate a polygon in Maya

Manipulate a polygon in Maya

This tutorial covers some very basic elements of Maya, but if you haven't used the software and plan to do polygonal modeling, then watch ...more

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How to manipulate curves in Maya

Manipulate curves in Maya

Learn all about curves and how to manipulate their components in Autodesk's Maya 3D modeling and animating software.

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How to manipulate polygon components in Maya

Manipulate polygon components in Maya

Learn about the things that make up polygon objects - Components. We go over how to access them and how to manipulate them. This is truly ...more

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Maya (224 How-Tos)

Money + Face = Art

Remember sleeveface? There's a new craze to hit the web, and though maybe not quite as fun, it's worth noting. Moneyface. Take a bill, any bill, strategically place in front of your face, point, and ...

Man Aims to Set World Record With 100MPH Lawnmower

I thought lawnmower racing was purely a redneck sport, but apparently not. With the world record speed currently at 80 mph, the UK's Project Runningblade aims to squash it at 100 mph. "Project ...

1000+ Ways to Open a Beer Bottle

Here it is, the first 15 methods courtesy of WonderHowTo, plus 1001 and counting from Stefan Lampert's blog solely dedicated to the subject. Stefan's blog is in German, so English speakers should ...

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 ...

Deliverance Style Old Dude Creates Fully Automatic Crossbow

I have to say, this thing is pretty awesome. I find the smooth movement of the apparatus mesmerizing. However, I also have to say, the inventor totally gives me the creeps (no offense, old man). Known ...

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