Master Maya

Overview

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Maya is one of the world’s leading 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software packages. Get the essential knowledge of Maya you need for animation, environment modeling, motion graphics, virtual reality, and character creation.

Discover advanced Maya features.
Practice your Maya skills through project-based courses.
Create animations, environments, motion graphics, and characters.

Syllabus

Course 1: Maya 2020 Essential Training

Learn to create high-quality 3D models and animations in Maya 2020. Learn core Maya skills—modeling, texturing, rendering, and animation—in a real-world project-based workflow.

Course 2: Maya: Advanced Modeling

Learn about advanced techniques and tools that can help you approach modeling nearly any shape in Maya with confidence.

Course 3: Maya: Rendering in Arnold 6

The Arnold renderer in Maya makes photorealism easier than ever. Learn to light, shade, and render using the powerful tools in Arnold 6.

Course 4: Maya: Render Setup System

Learn how to use the Render Setup window and the Light Editor to create faster, more dynamic renders in Maya.

Course 5: Maya: Advanced Materials

Maya is an industry leader in 3D materials and shaders. In this course, learn how to create convincing physically based materials in Maya.

Course 6: Maya: Shader Networks

Learn to create complex materials and shader networks in Maya, the industry leader in 3D materials and shaders.

Course 7: Maya: Character Rigging

Learn how to rig a character from scratch in Maya. Discover how to create joints and controls for effective animation.

Course 8: Maya: Facial Rigging

Learn how to rig facial features for natural movement and expression. Discover how to use blend shapes, joints, constraints, skinning, and more tools for character rigging in Maya.

Course 9: Maya: Bifrost Extension

Learn how to program procedural effects and simulate atmospheres using the Bifrost Extension, which holds incredible potential for 3D tool building and production.