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[Video]Import Adobe Illustrator File Into Maya from Photoshop

This tutorial teaches you how to import .ai files into Maya from Adobe Photoshop.

Rated: with 11373 hits  Added on: May 12, 2007

[Video]Maya Transform Component Tool-Beginner Tutorial

This is a beginner tutorial shows you how to scale objects like gears in Maya.

Rated: with 4703 hits  Added on: May 12, 2007

[Video]Maya Modeling Tutorial - Knurl

This short 4 minute video tutorial will show you how to model a knurl effect in Maya.

Rated: with 3872 hits  Added on: May 12, 2007

Simple Method of Creating a Diamond in 3D

This tutorial explains the process of creating a diamond model in 3d.

Rated: with 6598 hits  Added on: Apr 30, 2007

Ambient Occlusion in Maya8 and Photoshop

This tutorial covers the basics of how to setup and bake ambient occlusion maps in Maya 8 with a focus on game-art.

Rated: with 8213 hits  Added on: Apr 26, 2007

Making a Giraffe in Maya

This tutorial explains the process of making a giraffe in Maya.The same principle can also be used in any other 3d application.

Rated: with 3304 hits  Added on: Apr 26, 2007

Use Maya Transfer Maps Tools to Create Normal Maps

This tutorial served as an introduction on how to generate and apply Normal Maps in Maya 8.5 with "Transfer Maps" tools.

Rated: with 5217 hits  Added on: Apr 24, 2007

Realistic lighting with LDRI images

Get Realistic lighting in a scene through LDRI images

Rated: with 6715 hits  Added on: Apr 23, 2007

Using Projection Mapping in Maya

Projection mapping is feature that allows you to project 2d texture with object called placement node, so you don’t actually need to worry about UV’s on the objects.

Rated: with 2643 hits  Added on: Apr 22, 2007

Using Sun and Sky in Mental Ray

With Maya 8.5 Mental Ray got some new fancy options and modes. One of them is Sun and Sky system. I’m going to guide you through some of new features.

Rated: with 2997 hits  Added on: Apr 22, 2007

Rendering In Layers in Maya

Render layers, is one very powerful feature of Maya. And here we show you how to use it properly.

Rated: with 3281 hits  Added on: Apr 22, 2007

Creating a spaceship fleet using particle instance

Particles are one of greatest features in Maya. In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to use particle instancer to create fleet of spaceships flying across the planes. Also I’m going to show you how to use events to crash spaceship.

Rated: with 2974 hits  Added on: Apr 22, 2007

Model a Rocket with particle trail

In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create rocket using nurbs, and then animate its movement using path curve. Also I’ll show how to make simple smoke trail.

Rated: with 3907 hits  Added on: Apr 22, 2007

Using Bump Map to Sculpt Details

Explained the process of applying Bump Map in Maya (Applicable to any other 3D Applications.) to add rich details to a simple model.

Rated: with 10977 hits  Added on: Apr 20, 2007

Muscle Rigging

Maya tutorial to create muscles that will contract and expand a muscle a few frames before the limb moves. A simple technique to simulate weight & tension.

Rated: with 2819 hits  Added on: Apr 20, 2007

The Making of "Slow Decay" - Maya Tutorial

Explained the entire process of making a futuristic environment in Maya with 3D tools. Details include how to make the models, texture them, light them, rendering and final composition.

Rated: with 3243 hits  Added on: Apr 16, 2007

3D Short Production Process - The Making of Dragon Slayer

Dragonslayer is a 3D animated fantasy short film of 8 min. length. The Project was completed during a period of 24 months.

Rated: with 3309 hits  Added on: Apr 07, 2007

Tips for Managing 3D Animation Projects

Before you start a new 3d animation project. Good plan of project management will save you a lot of time. This article provides some good tips of that.

Rated: with 3006 hits  Added on: Apr 04, 2007

Model a Photorealistic Nut in Maya

This tutorial will go through the steps to create a photorealistic model of a nut. It requires that you have some basic modeling skills.

Rated: with 2535 hits  Added on: Apr 03, 2007

Chinese Dragons - Character Design Tutorial

To design a good character animation, an artist must have a good understanding of the composition of the work, and a strong ability to perceive.

Rated: with 3690 hits  Added on: Apr 02, 2007