Tutorials

December 5, 2018 | Long Form Tutorials

Machine Animation Tutorial: Tape and Ribbon | Maya 2017 + MASH

Learn how to use MASH and MEL scripts to animate tape, ribbon and a pulley system

November 9, 2018 | Long Form Tutorials

3D Modeling Tutorial: How to Model Bolt/Screw/Pipe Threads | Maya 2017

Learn how to model physically accurate bolt or pipe threads by using the helix object

October 27, 2018 | Long Form Tutorials

Machine Animation Tutorial: Rigging Scissor Arms | Maya 2017

Learn how to use the IK function to rig a series of scissor arms inside a machine.

October 13, 2018 | Long Form Tutorials

Machine Animation Tutorial: Rigging a Cable Chain | Maya 2017

Learn how to use the IK spline function to create rigging for a cable chain

January 20, 2018 | Scripts

Maya MEL Script: Insert “Blank” Frame

Learn how to use a MEL script to insert new frames in an animation

August 21, 2016 | Long Form Tutorials

Tile Rendering | Maya 2016 + Mental Ray

Learn how to use tile rendering and the command line to prevent crashes and lost work

March 18, 2016 | 10 Second Tips

10 Second Maya Tips: Rename Multiple Objects

Learn 2 different methods to rename multiple objects including automatic numbering.

March 18, 2016 | 10 Second Tips

10 Second Maya Tips: Center Object to World Origin

Learn 2 different methods to place an object in the center of the world in Maya

July 26, 2015 | Long Form Tutorials

nParticles: Goals and Instancing | Maya 2015

Make particle objects morph and change shape with Maya and nParticles