Maya 2018 Essential Training

This course is a part of Become a 3D Character Animator, a 11-course Learning Path series from LinkedIn Learning.

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.

Contents:

• Introduction
• 1. The Maya Interface
• 2. Select and Manipulate Objects
• 3. Organize Maya Scenes
• 4. Create Polygonal Models
• 5. Model Polygonal Meshes
• 6. Refine Polygonal Meshes
• 7. NURBS Modeling Techniques
• 8. Refine NURBS Models
• 9. Create Materials
• 10. Apply Materials and Textures
• 11. Render in Maya
• 12. Render in Arnold
• 13. Animate in Maya
• Conclusion