Category: maya

space frame: from Rhino to Maya

Here is a tutorial covers how to transfer a model from Rhino to Maya.
The difference between NURB and Polygon model is discussed, as well as the different file formats ( obj vs iges).

here is a similar approach to use obj. A rhino surface then is extruded in Maya to create the thickness.

 

Curtain Wall

Here is a tutorial using a nested curtain wall as an example to demonstrate the workflow from Revit to Max to Maya. Materials are edited in Max, Deformation tools are used in Maya to manipulate the geometry.