3d Animation Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Rigging in Maya

13 ratings at Pluralsight

In this set of tutorials we will learn about the amazing rigging tools inside of Maya. Software required: Autodesk Maya 2015.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Animation in Maya

14 ratings at Pluralsight

In this series of tutorials we learn the powerful and intuitive animation tools of Maya. Software required: Autodesk Maya 2015

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Maya Dynamics: Creating Effects With Multiple Solvers

14 ratings at Pluralsight

This course will teach you the multiple solver approach to learn and create a powerful tornado. You'll learn the various aspects of Maya fluid, particles , Mel-expressions, and fields. Software required: Maya.

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

Pushing Your Character Rigs Beyond the Basics in Maya

13 ratings at Pluralsight

In this set of tutorials, we will learn how to push our character rigs beyond the basics in Maya. Software required: Autodesk Maya 2014.

• Pluralsight
• 10 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

After Effects Guru: Advanced Photoshop Techniques

12 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Integrate Photoshop into your everyday video and animation workflows to save time, correct common video issues, and generate custom textures.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Houdini: Particles

11 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to use particle systems in Houdini. Discover how to create a smoky particle effect, how to create geometric trails streaming off an object, and more.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

3D Animated Lettering in After Effects: 9 Styles, Infinite Possibilities

Learn to create and animate 9 styles of 3D-looking lettering with illustrative flair in After Effects. Master techniques for outlines, extrusions, shadows, and unique animations to elevate your motion design skills.

• Skillshare
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Bring humour to your 3D animations in Blender

Learn the basic tools in Blender and 3D animation to create hilarious and memorable characters.

• Domestika
• 2 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

3D Environments: Create Otherworldly Fantasy Lands

Unleash your creativity and build a mystical 3D environment based on your fantasy world

• Domestika
• 15 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Simulating a Flamethrower Effect in Maya

11 ratings at Pluralsight

Throughout these Maya tutorials, we'll be simulating a flamethrower effect with Maya. Software required: Maya 2014, Adobe After Effects CS6.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

After Effects CC With Cinema 4D Lite

11 ratings at Pluralsight

In this course, you will learn the basics of Maxon Cinema 4D lite, as well as how you can work with your 4D scenes and incorporate them into your Adobe After Effects projects. Software required: After Effects CC and Cinema 4D Lite.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Houdini Ocean Toolkit

12 ratings at Pluralsight

This series of Houdini tutorials explores the many different techniques used in Houdini's OceanFX toolset. Software required: Houdini 14.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animating a Dialogue Scene in Maya

12 ratings at Pluralsight

This series of Maya tutorials takes you through the animation workflow of a dialogue-driven acting scene - from planning out the performance and creating reference materials, through blocking and animating the character in 3D. Software required: Maya 201…

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Advanced Rigid Body Dynamics Using Proxy Objects in Houdini

11 ratings at Pluralsight

In this Houdini tutorial, we'll examine multiple methods for accomplishing high resolution object simulation in Houdini using lower resolution proxy objects. Software required: Houdini 14.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Image-based Rigid Body Destruction in Houdini

11 ratings at Pluralsight

Throughout this course we will discuss how realistic destruction can be done in a quick and easy way by using Houdini's Make Breakable shelf tool comibned with the Voronoi SOP leading to pre-fractured objects. Software Required: Houdini 14

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