3D Tutorials by jawa9000.com

Here is a tutorial that is guaranteed to double your fun by using the Reference Editor to dynamically link files to one another. Created 09.07.04

Batch Rendering multiple Maya files with one command script. Updated 08.13.06. Posted 02.11.02.

This tutorial sets up four basic visime-based blend shapes to be controlled by one simple interface. Really great tool for learning facial animation quick and fast. Created 01.20.04. Updated 07.20.04.

Cartoony Eyes for cartoony character animation in Maya. Updated 05.22.04.

Here are a series of tutorials, notes and thought processes that cover the basics of building a skeleton system for biped, joint orientation and a quick run through of IKs. Created 04.20.04.

I have complied a series of tutorials covering a wide variety of enveloping techniques of the most funstrating areas of a bipedal character. Posted 06.16.03.

Foot Rolls for character animation in Maya (without reverse IK setup). Updated 02.02.04.

Need a flexible spine? How does? This tutorial instructs you how to build a spine that can operate in FK, IK or both modes. Lets dance! Created 08.06.06

This tutorial extends the process and ideas covered in the One Control, Four SDKed Blend Shapes, One Simple Facial Animation Setup tutorial and includes techniques for modeling, controls and blend shapes to handle the left and right sides of the head for facial animation. Updated 02.23.04.

Demystifying Cloth in Maya A complete tutorial on the basics of creating a cloth simulation.