A tool-based approach to learning UV mapping
Software: Maya 8 and up (Maya 2008 required for project files)
Run Time: 3 hrs. 14 min., 2 cd`s

Learn the robust UV Mapping tools available in Maya while overcoming common UV mapping challenges with a creative and practical project. Learn several UV mapping techniques and a flexible workflow for use on any project. Contains over 3 hours of project-based training.

Popular highlights include:
Using Unfold to Modify UV Shells
Sewing UV Shells Together
Breaking UV Shells Apart
Planar Projections
Spherical Projections
Cylindrical Projections
Automatic Mapping to Project UVs
Shaping Shells using the UV Lattice
Reference Textures to Find Distortion
Overview of UV Texture Editor
Exporting UV Snapshots
Copying UV Layouts from Meshes
Projecting UVs from Cameras
Defining UVs with Multiple Projections
UV Mapping Polygon Surfaces
UV Mapping Subdivision Surfaces
Understanding NURBS and UVs
Creating a Compact UV Layout
Confining UV Shells to 0-1 Space
Placing Seams Appropriately