Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Useful Hotkeys for Modeling In Maya 2019 | Some Tips & Tricks

View here some useful Hotkeys for modeling in Maya software



Short Keys ( Autodesk Maya)
Functions
G
Recall the last used tool
3
Model displayed in smooth mode
1
Model displayed unsmooth
4
Model displayed in Wireframe mode
5
Shaded Mode
6
Texture visible in the model
F9
Quickly go into Vertex mode
F10
Quickly go into Edge mode
F11
Quickly enter Face/Polygon mode
F12
Quickly go into UVs mode
CTRL+A
To toggle between the Attribute Editor and Channel Box
+
To increase the size of the Pivot
_
To decrease the size of the Pivot
Ctrl + D
Duplicating the objects
Multi
To select Vertices, Faces and Edges without changing modes.
(Select the object and Right-click on the viewport; the flyout is displayed and select "Multi" option from the flyout. Now you can select Vertices, Faces and Edges without going into their respective modes)

Useful Tips and Tricks for Maya 2019 Software

  1.  When you set the camera in Maya and focus a particular area is difficult task. To do this easy way first select the model and Right Click; the flyout is displayed. Choose Vertex or Faces. Now select a few vertex or faces in that area where you want focus the camera and press F key. Now, you can freely pivot the camera around that area.
  2. Easy way to snap the vertex in Maya, select the model and Right-click; the flyout is displayed. Choose the vertex option. Next, select the vertex you want to snap. Now hold down the V key then middle mouse button and move to any other vertex in same model.
  3. Easy way to set the Pivot point to move and rotate. Select the object in the viewport and press the INSERT key; the gizmo is displayed. Now, set the gizmo and press the W key to  move the object or press the R key to rotate the object.
  4. Easy way to work in Soft selection mode, select the model in viewport and Right-click and choose the Vertex option. Next, press B; Soft Selection mode is displayed and selection change where yellow is the strongest and it falls off to red which is the weakest. To blend and smooth out the selection, hold down the B key, then you can click the middle mouse button and gently drag right to increase the selection or left to decrease. Now, press the W key for move. This is very helpful for making terrain, mountain, and organic modelling.
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Friday, May 31, 2019

Autodesk Maya 2019: A Comprehensive Guide, 11th Edition

Autodesk Maya 2019: A Comprehensive Guide book covers all features of Autodesk Maya 2019 software in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2019 for 3D and visual effect artists, and designers. This Autodesk Maya 2019 book will help you transform your imagination into reality with ease. Also, it will unleash your creativity, thus helping you create realistic 3D models, animation, and visual effects. It caters to the needs of both the novice and advanced users of Maya 2019 and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.

Friday, May 10, 2019

Autodesk Maya 2019 New Features and Improvements


Autodesk recently released latest version of Maya 2019. Following are some enhancements and Updates:

Cached Playback (New Features)


Cached Playback lets you see changes made to your animation without the need to create a play-blast. It appears as a blue stripe running along the bottom of the Time Slider.
Cached-Playback(New Features)


Beautiful Working Environment (New Features)

Arnold improvements make the Viewport 2.0 preview closer to the final Arnold render for better creativity and less wasted time.

Beautiful-Working-Environment(New Features)

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Autodesk Maya 2018: A Comprehensive Guide, 10th Edition

Autodesk Maya 2018: A Comprehensive Guide Textbook covers all features of Autodesk Maya 2018 in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2018 for 3D and visual effects artists, and designers. This textbook will help you transform your imagination into reality with ease. Also, it will unleash your creativity, thus helping you create realistic 3D models, animation, and visual effects. It caters to the needs of both the novice and advanced users of Maya 2018 and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.

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