Maya 2018 Beginner: UV Mapping a Stool/Bench

Hi Creators,

UV Mapping can be a challenge, especially when UV mapping a complicated object. In this tutorial, I help demystify UV mapping by using simple tools in Maya. We will go over cut, sew, stitch together, unfold and several other tools.

Software used: Maya 2018

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[keanepalmer]

Honestly, thank you so much. I have had issues with UV's for a long time, no matter who explained them to me, I just got so confused, but your tutorials have been amazing, it's all starting to make sense now. Thank you!!!!

[digitalmonqui]

I love your teaching style and pacing. Almost like talking to a knowledgable peer with just a tinge of relaxed banter to make things interesting. Thank you very much for your generosity,

[tohrofficial]

FINALLY GOT THE BEST TUTO ON UVS, BLESS

[kurtisenos]

Hey APP. Great tut! One thing I would recommend is when you want each UV to be the same texel density for accuracy. It's best if you click on a UV shell > Go into UV Toolkit and under Transform + Tools > Click on the "Get" button which will tell you your density > Then click on all the UV shells and next to the "Get" button, press "Set" :)

[keshavgupta]

your tutorials are so helpful ....uvs for beginner can be scary thank you!!

[vctr]

Wow, it's very informative lesson. Even me could understand and repeat the steps! You're great tutor. Thank you for sharing the knowledge!

[NotBad-pn]

Your videos boosting me to learn more 😅

[HopeplayZz]

Thankyou so much for this tutorial, it helped me a lot to learn about uv mapping

[i]

You have really great tutorials on UVs, thank you!!

[goldenastrum]

oh my god i think this tutorial is gonna save my final project 😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖💖 bless

[mohamedraouf]

u r very artistic .. elegant ..excellent instructor, , actually u have solved my big problem .. thanks

[silvaazarian]

So helpful . I love the way you explain . Straight to the point . Thank you .

[artbybruno]

Great Video Monica! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!!

[onlybooleans]

I always use to do auto UV's and try and hide all the seams as much as possible, LOL. Thank you for making this tutorial now i have a good idea on how to UV map objects.

[Yiannio]

I've recently found your tutorials and as an aspiring 3D artist, they are life savers your videos are so clear and constructive i'm so grateful for your work ! Quick question, sometimes i accidentally click off the manipulator tool (i think thats what it's called, the tool which allows you to alter the projection of the UV's), how do i get that to reappear so i can use it again.

[karlgural]

Thank you Monica, really good tutorial. My model will be smoothed so do I have to create the UV's after its been smoothed or can I do it before applying SubD?

[ChaosWolfNinja]

Thanks soo much Monica. I have always wanted to know how to transfer UV's. I have tried using the "copy UV's" in the UV Editor and it never worked. Thanks!!!

[playnatewolfthecontroller]

I'm confused. What was the tool you used in 2:34 - 2:40 and other times? I see its symbol in the toolbar that shows it being used, but I don't know the name of it. I don't know how you closed the gap.

[Followingthesun]

How can you select faces, edges, vertices, UV map pieces to move them around inside UV editor? In my case, I can't do anything of the above. If I go to select menu, it gives me the only option to select the whole UV map and move it around. I cannot select individual faces, edges or vertices or several pieces of my UV layout and move them around. Either the whole bunch of UVs or nothing. How do enable all those select abilities in UV editor?

[shiv]

How do i know what axis to use in planner settings ?