Lynda – Maya 2018 Essential Training

Title: Maya 2018 Essential Training

Producer: Lynda

Video format: MP4, 1280x720

Duration: 7h 24m

Project Files: Included

Language: English

Home Page: _http://lynda.com/tutorial/604210

Description: 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 show how to add movement and life to your work with Maya's animation tools.

Topics include:

Getting familiar with the Maya interface
Configuring viewports and workspaces
Selecting and manipulating objects
Creating hierarchies and layers in scenes
Creating polygonal models
Modeling and refining polygonal meshes
Working with subdivision surfaces
Sculpting a basic landscape
NURBs modeling
Creating and applying materials and textures
Adding lights and cameras to a scene
Rendering in Arnold
Animating in Maya