Picking up Maya (or Max) Help

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Hey Guys,

I haven’t posted much here but this seems like the place to get this kind of thing started. I’m working on a project that’s starting with assets from another studio (familiar story) and they are Maya files. I’m a Max guy. I wish I knew Maya even 1/100th as well as I know Max, but I don’t. So that’s why I’m posting.

I’d like to have a go-to outlet for quick Max->Maya questions. Anything like that exist already? I’m thinking a hashtag on Twitter would work great, like #maxtomaya and #mayatomax (my twitter is @benimaru)

Anyone else into this?

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I’m on the flip side of that coin. Been using Maya forever, never used Max in production. I’d be glad to help with some Maya questions. I’m @smapdi.

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Chad, awesome. Hit me any time with Max stuff. I’ll have some Maya q’s in the coming days I’m sure.

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I think the book is called Max to Maya. It goes through the process of modeling in max then the same or similar process in Maya.

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[QUOTE=animation109;5880]I think the book is called Max to Maya. It goes through the process of modeling in max then the same or similar process in Maya.[/QUOTE]

That’s an awesome book:

Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max Side-by-Side

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I have used both about equal in production and am following the #hash tag and yes the side-by-side book is good also.

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Wow, that book looks perfect! Had no idea it existed. Thanks for the link.