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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 set up a good workflow for kids to use Maya

Set up a good workflow for kids to use Maya

This series is easy enough for kids and adults but should be alot of fun for both that want to learn how to build and animate 3D characters ...more

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How to show shadows in the Maya viewport

Show shadows in the Maya viewport

This tutorial shows you how to show shadows in the Maya viewport. This feature is hardware dependent and not all video cards allow it.

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How to subdivide polygons in Maya 8

Subdivide polygons in Maya 8

This tutorial covers the basics of how to subdivide polygons when 3D modeling in Maya 8.

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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

This tutorial explains how to use the Maya uv editor to set up an ...more

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How to use basic hotkeys in Maya

Use basic hotkeys in Maya

Learn about the basic hotkeys in Maya; these will make your life a lot easier when navigating around the problem. So check out this tutorial ...more

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How to use high dynamic imaging in Maya

Use high dynamic imaging in Maya

This tutorial demonstrates how to use high dynamic imaging (HDR) in Maya in conjunction with the Mental Ray renderer. This is helpful in ...more

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How to use the keyboard and mouse with Maya

Use the keyboard and mouse with Maya

Before you can fly you must learn to walk. The first day is keyboard and mouse movements within Maya. Watch the following lesson.

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How to use the Zbrush 2 interface

Use the Zbrush 2 interface

This tutorial gives you an introduction to using Zbrush 2, specifically the interface.

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How to convert from a Y up world to a Z up world in Maya

Convert from a Y up world to a Z up world in Maya

This quick Maya tutorial shows you how to convert the normal Y axis up ...more

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How to delete a window in Maya

Delete a window in Maya

This video shows you how to delete an existing window in Maya.

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How to edit an existing window in MEL in Maya

Edit an existing window in MEL in Maya

This video shows you how to edit an existing window in MEL code for Maya. You may want to watch the tutorial on creating a MEL script for a ...more

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How to make flowers grow in Maya 8.5

Make flowers grow in Maya 8.5

In this tutorial, you will see how to make flowers grow in Maya. The text is a bit hard to read, so it will help if you have some general ...more

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How to navigate in the viewport in Maya

Navigate in the viewport in Maya

Learn how to navigate around inside the interface and specifically the viewport in Maya in this tutorial. This is great for Maya or 3D ...more

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How to set up a project in Maya

Set up a project in Maya

This tutorial shows you how to create and set up a new project in Maya.

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How to use the reflect operation on the move tool in Maya

Use the reflect operation on the move tool in Maya

This tutorial shows you how to reflect component transformations to ...more

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How to work in the Maya 2008 interface and set preferences

Work in the Maya 2008  interface and set preferences

This tutorial gives an introduction to Autodesk's Maya 2008 and shows ...more

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How to check to see if a window exists in Maya

Check to see if a window exists in Maya

Learn how to check and see if a window exists in memory in Maya using MEL scripting.

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How to create a window in MEL in Maya

Create a window in MEL in Maya

Learn how to use MEL scripting to create a window in Maya.

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How to use dynamics in Maya

Use dynamics in Maya

This tutorial explains some of the rules for using dynamics in Maya.

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How to use online video training for Maya 8.5

Use online video training for Maya 8.5

If you are in Jason Welsh's class for Autodesk Maya 8.5, then you might want to check out this two-part video to be able to navigate through ...more

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How to use the hypershade menu in Maya 8.5

Use the hypershade menu in Maya 8.5

This 3D design and animation tutorial for beginners using Autodesk Maya 8.5 software teachers users how to work with the hypershade menu to ...more

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How to use Maya

Use Maya

Autodesk's Maya is a 3D computer graphics and 3D modeling software used in the film, TV, computer and video game industries. This video ...more

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How to use Autodesk Maya 3D

Use Autodesk Maya 3D

Learn how to use Autodesk Maya for 3D computer animation in this free software tutorial video.

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How to work with primitives in Maya 7

Work with primitives in Maya 7

This tutorial gives a very basic overview of the surface types available in Maya 7 for primitive shapes and how to manipulate them.

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Maya (224 How-Tos)

Deadly Crossbow (Made With Newspaper)

Mythbusters decided to test whether an inmate could "kill another inmate across the hall using a crossbow made of newspaper": "Jamie and Adam built separate crossbows for the myth and ...

World's Most Badass Swing Set

My stomach is doing somersaults just watching this. Looks fun, albeit incredibly dangerous. Take it down a notch (or fifty) and build an indoor swing this winter. Previously, Deeply Trusting Female ...

Jaw Dropping Trampoline Skills

Cirque Du Soleil look no further, Adam Menzies is your next act. This guy's trampoline skills are insane. My favorite part starts at 0:24. Speechless. Oh yeah. Almost forgot. Here Adam jumps up to the ...

Undulating LED Wave Sculpture

Beautiful LED sculpture made for the 2008 100% Design exhibition in Earls Court. Curious how it was made? Process images below the video. Previously, 24,000 LED Light-Up-My-Dress. LED Wand + RIFD ...

Robot Dance Off Gets Creepy

As November was coming to an end this year, the "6th Robo-One Gate in International Robot Exhibition 2009" dance competition took place. The contenders are just a little bit creepy, to say ...

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