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Maya 2018 Essential Training

With George Maestri Liked by 582 users
Duration: 8h 10m Skill level: Beginner Released: 7/25/2017

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Course details

Learn to create high-quality 3D models and animations in Maya 2018. This course covers the core Maya skills—modeling, texturing, rendering, and animation—within a real-world, project-based workflow. The techniques you'll learn here translate equally well to film, motion graphics, game design, and animation.

First explore the basics of the Maya interface, including selecting and manipulating objects, organizing scenes, and customizing the interface. Next, learn about polygonal modeling, creating and refining meshes, sculpting, and working with NURBS surfaces. Once you understand modeling, discover how to create and apply materials—adding color, texture, and reflectivity to your creations. Then integrate cameras, lighting, and effects into the rendering process, and leverage the new Arnold for Maya renderer. Last but not least, instructor George Maestri show how to add movement and life to your work with Maya's animation tools.

Skills you’ll gain

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Sample certificate

Certificate of Completion

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Meet the instructor

Learner reviews

4.8 out of 5

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  • Rahul Suryavanshi Rahul Suryavanshi

    Rahul Suryavanshi

    Creative Head at Magnify Fashion Magazine, Motion Graphic Designer & Retoucher.

    5/5 June 11, 2023
    This is a great course for beginners and the instructor is really knowledgeable. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn Maya from the basics.
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  • Joel Chapin Joel Chapin

    Joel Chapin

    Professor at Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    5/5 August 30, 2020
    I have enjoyed this clear explanation of a somewhat complicated program. Well broken down.
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Contents

What’s included

  • Practice while you learn 1 exercise file
  • Test your knowledge 12 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone

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