Autodesk Maya Introduction Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class

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Course Synopsis

Introduction to Autodesk Maya training thoroughly covers the entire production pipeline utilizing  Maya to help new users make the most of this sophisticated application, as well as broaden the horizons of existing self-taught users. In this Autodesk Maya training course, you will learn about the Autodesk Maya user interface, learn to Model, UV Unwrap, Texture, animate, and create lighting to render your still and animated productions. This class is also the perfect introduction to the Arnold renderer now being bundled with Maya, and learn new features now included with the current version such as 3D Type and the 2.0 Viewport that is even more integrated with the Arnold renderer.

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Outline & Course Information

Duration: 4 Days

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Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge is recommended. Experience with 2d-Paint  and any non-linear editor is a plus.

Job Roles That Use Autodesk Maya:
Artists
Digital Designers
Professional Designers

Projects That Use Autodesk Maya:
Create 3D Applications

Game Development
Architectural Design
Product Design

Autodesk Maya Introduction Course Outline

Day 1
Introduction to the Maya interface
Essential Preferences and Settings
Base Skill Quick-Start and skill assignments to teach basic tools
Workflow based assignments to teach modeling hard surface objects with angular edges
UV Unwrapping cubic and hard surface objects for texturing
Creating material networks using Adobe Photoshop layers

Day 2
Introduction to spherical and cylindrical hard surface modeling
UV Unwrapping spherical and cylindrical objects for texturing
Workflow based assignments using all techniques learned to date to Create a Photo-realistic model
Introduction to modeling logos and 3D type tool
Materials, Surfaces, Textures, and the Hyper Shade Editor

Day 3
Introduction to Rigging, Constraints, Bones, and Skinning
Introduction to M.E.L ( Maya Enhancement Language)
Introduction to Animation, the Graph Editor, and the Dope Sheet editor
Animation Tools
Animating with Constraints
Animating with Rigs
Animation Principles: Appeal, Overlap, Anticipation, Exaggeration, Staging, Secondary Action, and more…

Day 4
An introduction to Lighting, 1pt, 2pt, 3+pt lighting models,
Exporting for ‘Video Game Engine’ or ‘Real Time’ applications
Arnold Render Engine Introduction
Viewport 2.0 improvements for real-time visualizations
Basic Rendering & Render Pipeline setup for Still Images and Animation based projects
Creating a render pipeline with After Effects
Outputting the final composite for editing

Disclaimer: All course objectives and outlines are used as a guideline and are subject to change to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.

Software Versions: ThinkB!G open enrollment classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 301-362-2250.

What's Included in Your ThinkB!G Training
  • Expert Virtual Live Instructor-Led, Hands-On Training by Senior Consultants, Designers, and Developers
  • Remote Access to Class Computer with Pre-Installed Software—No Licenses, Installs, or Downloads Required!
  • Instructor Live View of Participant Screens for Real-Time Over-the-Shoulder Support
  • Digital Course Materials for Post-Class Reference
  • 1-Year Access to Searchable Class Recording
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certification Pack Option (if applicable): Includes Online Test Prep, Exam Voucher + 1 Retake, and Virtual Exam Proctoring
  • IT Support for Technical Setup & During Training

No certification available

We offer this course as Custom Private Training or Project Based Training®!

If you have a team of individuals, you can receive bulk discounts by doing your own Private training session & cover your specific learning objectives!

What’s Included?

  • Custom Outline to include Targeted Topics Based on Your Learning Needs
  • Instructor Led Hands-On Virtual Online Live Training (VOLT™) & Certification
  • Training Delivered from Certified Instructors that are Senior Consultants
  • Official Curriculum Courseware & Personal Use of Class Recording for Limited Time
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Remote Access to ThinkB!G Class Computer with Software licenses & Class Files Pre-Installed for Use During TrainingNo Installs or Downloads
  • Instructor‘s Real-Time View of ThinkB!G Class Computer Screen for Immediate Live Interactive Support
  • If Certification Training is Selected, It May Include a Test Prep Tool, Testing Voucher with Free Retake, and Proctor Fee (if taken with ThinkB!G Virtually)
  • Note: IT Support is Available to Pre-Flight Virtual Class Set Up Before & During Training

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