Technical Notes week 3 and 4

 

General Tips (both Maya & Photoshop):

• Always name your layers and objects clearly.

• Save iterations of your file: project_v01.ma, poster_v2.psd, etc.

• Use non-destructive workflows: masks in Photoshop, duplicate geometry in Maya before altering. 

Maya:

• Object Manipulation:

  • W – Move Tool

  • E – Rotate Tool

  • R – Scale Tool

  • Q – Select Tool

  • Ctrl + D – Duplicate

  • Delete – Delete selected object