Maya 2009 - Introduction and Basic Controls
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Software: Autodesk Maya 2009
Description: In this Maya video, we will explore the interface and environment of Maya 2009 and discuss its basic modeling controls. We will begin with a breakdown of the interface layout, progress to an explanation of navigation procedures and conclude with a discussion of the basic controls in the early modeling stages. The goal of this exercise is to gain a comprehensive introduction to the software platform so that you will be prepared to use it successfully as an advanced design and modeling tool.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to the program
- Description of the interface
- Navigation within the environment
- Discussion of basic controls
To download a free, 30-day trial of Maya 2009 from Autodesk, click here.
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That’s cool ! I have the PLE edition, so i’m taking it for a spin ! great thanks
from where I can download the trial? please give me the answer. thank you
Click on the works ‘click here’ in the text. This will bring you to Autodesk’s website where you will need to complete the Project Trial form to get the free 30-day trial of Maya.
she sounds cute
A Best introduction to maya
Do you have tutorials on how to import a cad file in maya, how to import 3d objects and also how to set-up the units. thanks
Do you have tutorials on how to import a cad file in maya, how to import 3d objects, how to set-up camera and lights and also how to set-up the units. thanks
@Jeffrey
We haven’t posted any Maya tutorials that cover the subjects that you presented, but we can definitely make one and post it soon.
In the meantime, import polylines or splines from CAD programs as IGES files, 3-D geometry as an OBJ, and adjust your unit settings in the preferences menu.
If you have any other questions or suggestions, please continue to post them.
I am having trouble exporting from Rhino to Maya. I have tried both .iges and .obj and they both dont show up in the viewport. Any suggestions? All I have in my rhino model are polysurfaces and surfaces, and a few curves. Thanks for the help.
Thnkx to help me ?
when modeling how can i have the object that i am creating just pop up in the center of the grid instead of click and drag?
Kendall !!!! It’s you !!!! Haha … I had just downloaded Autodesk Maya 2010 for my Mac partition. It actually comes with “Essential Skills Movies” that demonstrate basic commands and controls…they’re helpful, but this was a great tutorial. I guess beginner tips and instructions just seemed more clear/concise/easy to follow coming from a peer/fellow archie. I’m definitely going to follow the rest of the tutorials. And as for suggestions about tutorials…I’m curious as to how you would model complex geometries in Maya (such as the minimal surfaces we worked with in the urban farm studio–sorry to bring back potentially painful memories haha). Anyway, thanks so much !! I’ll see you later !!
Sorry I’m late.
Great tut vids. I was wondering when you were going to make more for Maya 2009. Also, I noticed in your main window Z was up instead of Y as mine is. How’d you do that?