Copy and Paste Curves in Autodesk Maya

In this brief video tutorial we show how to copy and paste curves in Autodesk Maya.  This is part of our series of beginners' tutorials, and shows how to perform a simple animation task - how to copy and paste curves in Autodesk Maya.  Maya is not especially good at copying and pasting curve - it's a slightly fiddly process - but it can be done.

Copy & Paste with Studio Library

Studio Library Tool

Copy and Paste in Maya can also be done efficiently using the Studio Library Tool. 

To find out about Studio Library, read this blog post. 

Technical Resources at Escape Studios

We have many free resources on how to make the best use of Maya (and much other software) at Escape Studios.

• Materials, Lighting and Rendering
• Texturing in Substance Painter
• Lighting and Shadows in Maya
• An Introduction to the Arnold Renderer
• Real-Time Rendering with Unreal Engine
• 3D Stereo Rendering
• Escape Studios Qube Render Farm
• Create a Starry Sky in Maya with the Arnold Skydome
• Using AI to Make Better Animation in Maya

Vimeo Channel

The Escape Studios Vimeo Tutorial Channel is our main hub for our animation and VFX video tutorials, making it easy for our students to find tutorials to support their classroom studies.
Our tutorials cover Animation, 3D VFX, Compositing, Rigging, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding & Character Design, Unreal Engine and Cinematography.

Maya Basics

We also have a number of video resources for beginners in Autodesk Maya:

• Maya Basics with Michael Davies: A basic introduction to our Autodesk Maya
• How to Use the Layer Editor in Maya with Alex Williams

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for one of our courses, follow this link.