Embark on a comprehensive 3D animation journey with this beginner-friendly Maya tutorial. Learn the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya, the industry-standard software used by professionals. Explore the Maya interface, navigation, and essential tools while mastering key animation principles. Create an obstacle course, learn playblasting techniques, and discover how to work with animation rigs. Dive into crucial concepts like keyframing, easing, timing, spacing, and squash and stretch. Apply your newfound knowledge by animating a bouncing ball, understanding its physics, and bringing it to life. By the end of this 3-hour 44-minute tutorial, you'll have a solid foundation in 3D animation using Maya and be ready to tackle more advanced projects.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Why Use Maya?
- Maya Interface
- Maya Navigation and Cameras
- Maya Controls and Manipulators
- Set Up New Maya Project
- Prevent Losing Work in Maya
- Challenge #1 Obstacle Course
- How To Playblast Video Maya
- How To Load Rigs with Referencing
- How To Use Animation Rigs
- How To Set Keyframes in Maya
- Why Animate Bouncing Ball
- Ease In and Ease Out Animation Principle
- Graph Editor and Eases
- Timing and Spacing Animation Principle
- Squash and Stretch Animation Principle
- Physics of a Bouncing Ball
- Demonstration: Animating Bouncing Ball
- What's Next?
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