Hey everyone, today I'm going to show you how to add texture to your 3D models in Maya. Adding texture is a crucial step in creating realistic and visually appealing 3D art, whether it's for animation, gaming, or digital art. Let's get started! Step 1: Open your 3D model in Maya. Make sure you have your UV map ready, as this will be essential for applying textures. Step 2: In the Hypershade Editor, create a new Lambert or Blinn material. Step 3: In the Attribute Editor, under the color or diffuse tab, click on the checkerboard icon. This will open the Create Render Node window. Step 4: In the Create Render Node window, choose File from the list of options. This will allow you to import an image file to use as a texture. Step 5: Once you've selected your image file, it will appear in the Attribute Editor under the File tab. You can adjust the placement and tiling of the texture here. Step 6: Now it's time to apply the texture to your 3D model. Simply drag and drop the texture node onto your model in the viewport. Step 7: You can further refine the texture by adjusting settings such as bump maps, specular maps, and transparency maps in the Attribute Editor. Step 8: Once you're happy with the way the texture looks, don't forget to save your work! And there you have it! You've successfully applied texture to your 3D model in Maya. Adding texture is a key skill for any 3D artist, and with these simple steps, you can elevate the realism and visual impact of your 3D creations. Whether you're creating characters, environments, or props, mastering texture application will set your work apart. So go ahead, give it a try, and take your 3D art to the next level!