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Answer by Ashish Bajaj

To create a 3D model of a 2001 SsangYong Chairman car in Autodesk Maya 2011 for animation, you can follow these steps:

  1. Research and Gather References: Collect images and dimensions of the 2001 SsangYong Chairman. This will help with accuracy and detail when modeling.

  2. Set Up Maya:

    • Open Autodesk Maya 2011.
    • Set the project directory for organization.
    • Import reference images into your scene for guidance using image planes.
  3. Start Modeling:

    • Use basic shapes like cubes, cylinders, and planes and start with the car’s body.
    • Utilize modeling techniques like extrusion, edge loops, and subdivision to build the car's bodywork.
    • Pay attention to proportions and key features of the car.
  4. Detailing:

    • Add details like the headlights, wheels, grilles, and mirrors.
    • Use the reference images to add intricate details and ensure accuracy.
  5. Texturing:

    • Unwrap the UVs to ensure textures are applied correctly.
    • Create or download textures for the car’s surface, tires, and interior. You can use Photoshop or similar software for texture creation.
  6. Shading and Materials:

    • Apply materials to different parts of the car.
    • Use materials like blinn or phong for shiny car surfaces.
  7. Lighting and Rendering:

    • Set up lighting to suit your animation needs.
    • Configure the render settings and conduct test renders.
  8. Animation Setup:

    • If animating, rig the car so parts like wheels and doors can move.
    • Set keyframes for the animation sequence.
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Resources such as tutorials on car modeling in Maya on platforms like YouTube or online learning websites can be very helpful throughout this process.

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Answer by Akash Shah

To create a 3D model of a 2011 Nissan Skyline car for animation in Autodesk Maya 2014, you can follow these steps:

  1. Gather Reference Images: Collect clear reference images of the 2011 Nissan Skyline from different angles (front, side, back, top) to guide your modeling.

  2. Start with Basic Shapes: Begin by blocking out the basic shapes of the car using polygons or NURBS primitives. This helps in defining the overall proportions and form.

  3. Refine the Geometry: Use Maya's modeling tools to refine the car's geometry. Pay attention to details like the car body, windows, wheels, and grille. Use tools such as extrude, bevel, and edge loops to add complexity and detail.

  4. Add Details: Work on the finer details of the car like the headlights, taillights, door handles, and mirrors. Use reference images to guide the placement and scale of these details.

  5. Texture the Model: Unwrap the UVs of the model and apply textures. You can create or find textures that match the car's materials, such as paint, chrome, and rubber.

  6. Set Up Materials: Use Maya's Hypershade to assign materials to different parts of the car. You might use materials like gloss for the paint, metallic for the wheels, and transparent materials for the windows.

  7. Lighting and Rendering: Set up a basic lighting rig to showcase your model. Adjust settings in your render settings for optimal quality, and use a renderer like Arnold, Mental Ray, or Maya Software.

  8. Create Animation: If you're planning to animate the car, you might need to rig the model, especially if you want movable parts like doors or wheels. Use keyframes to animate the car within your scene.

  9. Final Render: Render your scene once you've set up and fine-tuned all aspects of the model, animation, lighting, and camera.

Autodesk Maya has a steep learning curve, so you might want to check out tutorials online or refer to official documentation for specific tasks you need help with. Various online platforms also offer courses that could help improve your skills further.

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Question by Guest
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August 2, 2014

When I click curve and click control vertex, then I click a point using move tool, all points are selected. I think i did something to settings. Tell me the way to select only one point.

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Answer by Sean Hill

Indeed this is a setting. When the setting is activated, every time you click on a point, it will automatically select all points. Use the official documentation page to find out how to change the settings for Snap function.

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Answer by Pete Clapp

When you install the application, you need to check the I want to try this product for 30 days box in the Product Information window, to click Next and to follow the provided steps. After this period, you will need to purchase the full version from Autodesk web page to keep using it.

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Question by Guest #28056935
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November 7, 2013
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Answer by Pete Clapp

Unfortunately, you can't upgrade your Maya software to the latest version because the upgrade can be applied only for 2009 version and above. Your version was released in 2006. However, if you need Maya 2015, you can purchase it from the official web page.

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Question by Guest
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April 14, 2014

I am using Maya 2014, I exported the models as OBJs after I've done their UV mapping and did my work on Mudbox, however after I was done I decided I wanna modify the main model on Maya and fix the UVs accordingly. It did not work and I had to start from scratch, but what's driving me crazy is that even when I want to redo the Uv mapping I can't unfold or even move the UVs on the very basic model I started with. I exported the model in different file formats, deleted the history, but to no avail. The UV map has just became unresponsive. It only extracts, but does not unfold and whenever I change the UVs position in the UV texture editor (if it worked) and try to unfold them they revert to their previous fixed position, why is that happening?

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Answer by Robert Polubinski

Since UV Mapping requires to be done in extra steps, I would like to recommended you check the official guide provided by the Autodesk. After you access the page, scroll down to the Related Topics. You will see that there are extended topics that explain exactly how to handle and manage the UV mappings.


Support page: http://download.autodesk.com/global/docs/maya2014/en_us/index.html?url=files/UV_mapping_overview_Introduction_to_UV_mapping.htm,topicNumber=d30e218945

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Question by Guest
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February 5, 2014

I am using Maya and need information about the Particle Rotation.

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Answer by Alex Urbach

You can use the information found on the Google Search results list. Access the page and you should see tutorials and guides on how to use the particle rotation. You'll learn faster, if you watch a video.


Google Search results: http://goo.gl/l5vqF4


Use the first two websites from Autodesk to obtain the information easier.

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Question by Guest
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March 16, 2014

I am working on a minion and some of the faces around the mouth are not visible, they are still there, but they are not visible. Any suggestions?

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Answer by Stephen Prastman

There are few things you need to check out in order to show the texture on the model:

  1. Press 6 to show the textures on objects. It's a default key used for this procedure.

  2. Check the source images folder in the project directory and make sure the textures are there.

  3. Turn off Use Default Material in Shading menu for the view port.

One of this procedure should restore the complete view of textures for your current opened model.

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