Creating a Solar System in Maya

Tohm Judson

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1. How to Create 3D Planets in Maya
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Have you ever created a 3D model of the solar system using Styrofoam spheres? Now you can do it on the computer with Maya animation software!

How to Create 3D Planets in Maya

with Tohm Judson

Have you ever created a 3D model of the solar system using Styrofoam spheres? Now you can do it on the computer with Maya animation software!
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2. Adding Texture to 3D Planets in Maya
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Once you’ve got your planets in place, it’s time to make them look realistic! This lesson will explain how to add texture that brings the solar system to life.

Adding Texture to 3D Planets in Maya

with Tohm Judson

Once you’ve got your planets in place, it’s time to make them look realistic! This lesson will explain how to add texture that brings the solar system to life.
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3. How to Animate 3D Planet Orbits in Maya
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Now that you’ve recreated our solar system in Autodesk’s 3D software program Maya, learn how to create and animate the planets’ (and moons’) orbits.

How to Animate 3D Planet Orbits in Maya

with Tohm Judson

Now that you’ve recreated our solar system in Autodesk’s 3D software program Maya, learn how to create and animate the planets’ (and moons’) orbits.
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4. Lighting Your Maya Solar System
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Learn to use texture, point source lighting, and the particle emitter tool to give your Autodesk Maya solar system a realistic sun and a glowing, 3D star field.

Lighting Your Maya Solar System

with Tohm Judson

Learn to use texture, point source lighting, and the particle emitter tool to give your Autodesk Maya solar system a realistic sun and a glowing, 3D star field.
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5. Making an Asteroid Belt in Maya
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It's time to put the finishing touches on your animated solar system! This lesson shows you how to create a 3D rendering of the asteroid belt in Autodesk Maya

Making an Asteroid Belt in Maya

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It's time to put the finishing touches on your animated solar system! This lesson shows you how to create a 3D rendering of the asteroid belt in Autodesk Maya

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