3d Animation Courses and Certifications

Simulating Fast-moving Smoke Characters in Maya and NUKE

17 ratings at Pluralsight

In this Maya and NUKE tutorial, we'll create a character made out of smoke and energy using Maya Fluids. Software required: Maya 2015, NUKE 9.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Indie Game Development Pipeline Volume 6: Hero Character Rigging and Animation

17 ratings at Pluralsight

In this volume of the Indie Game Development Pipeline, we'll learn about the process used to create animated assets for Unity with the help of Maya LT, a version of Maya specifically geared towards artists that would like to build their own games.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Exploring Human Muscles Setup in Maya

18 ratings at Pluralsight

Throughout these lessons, we'll learn how to create a deformation setup for a humanoid character using muscles from Maya toolset. Software required: Maya 2016.

• Pluralsight
• 6 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

After Effects: Compositing Animation from Animate CC

15 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Take your Adobe Animate CC animations to the next level with After Effects compositing and special effects.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Cinema 4D Weekly

15 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to enhance your designs—and streamline your overall workflow—with Cinema 4D, the essential tool for motion graphics artists and designers.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 9 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Cinema 4D: Camera Animation

16 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn to create useful and unique camera movements (including moves from Hollywood classics) for any type of project with CINEMA 4D.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Blender 3D: Create Satisfying Animations With Geometry Nodes!

Learn to create mesmerizing procedural animations using Blender's Geometry Nodes. Master the basics, develop a strong foundation, and unlock endless creative possibilities in 3D design.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Character Rigging in Maya

15 ratings at Pluralsight

In this series of tutorials, you will gain a solid foundation in the character rigging process. Software required: Autodesk Maya 2014.

• Pluralsight
• 4 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Getting Started with Fur Tools in Houdini

15 ratings at Pluralsight

In this course, we will explore Houdini 15's Hair and Fur toolset. We'll examine the Hair shelf tools, taking time to understand how these tools work and how to use them to generate the initial building blocks of hair and fur.

• Pluralsight
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Hair and Fur in Houdini 15

15 ratings at Pluralsight

In this course, we will explore Houdini 15's Hair and Fur toolset. We'll examine the Hair shelf tools, taking time to understand how these tools work and how to use them to generate the initial building blocks of hair and fur.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Joint-based Facial Rigging in Maya

16 ratings at Pluralsight

In this Maya tutorial, we will learn about joint-based facial rigging in Maya.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animation Fundamentals: Animating a Ball Bounce

16 ratings at Pluralsight

In this animation fundamentals tutorial, we'll learn about timing and spacing. These principles are some of the most important principles for any animation. Software required: Maya 2016.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

After Effects CC Building on the Fundamentals

15 ratings at Pluralsight

This Adobe After Effects Tutorial, includes creating 3D objects, motion tracking, uses of paint tools, and making fun animations with the Particle World effect.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating a 3D Shot with a 2D Photo in After Effects and Photoshop

16 ratings at Pluralsight

In this After Effects and Photoshop tutorial, we'll learn some low budget techniques for getting the footage we need from a still photograph. Software required: Adobe After Effects CC 2015, Adobe Photoshop CC 2015.

• Pluralsight
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Crowds in Houdini 15

15 ratings at Pluralsight

In this course, we will learn how to setup a complex crowd simulation in Houdini with ragdoll effects. Software required: Houdini 15.

• Pluralsight
• 4 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available