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Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Virtually Online Live & On-Site
Introduction to Autodesk Maya 2019 Training Course Description:
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. Note: This Autodesk Maya 2019 training course is now the standard version for Maya 2018 training and all other previous versions of Maya.
Prerequisites for Attending Autodesk Maya 2019 Introduction:
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
Locations for Introduction to Autodesk Maya:
In Person at ThinkB!G’s Office in Columbia, MD (next to the Columbia Mall)
Online Live from Anywhere
Private Custom Training On Site or at Your Location
Project Based Training On Site or at Your Location
Times for Introduction to Autodesk Maya:
In Person & Online Live: 8:30AM-3:00PM ET / 5:30AM-12:00PM PT (30 Minute Lunch)
Private Custom & Project Based Training: Your preference
*Please click the Dates To Register tab above to see all dates & times available.*
Autodesk Maya Training Includes:
Hands-On Training Led by Certified Instructors
Print and/or Digital Courseware
Certificate of Completion
Continental Breakfast Every Day (In Person Only)
Catered Gourmet Deli Lunch Every Day (In Person Only)
Unlimited Snacks and Refreshments (In Person Only)
Notebook & Pen (In Person Only)
Free Parking (In Person Only)
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.
Autodesk Maya Training Course Reviews:
“It was great that training was able to come to us for private session. [The Instructor was ] very knowledgeable, good at time management and keeping students on track. The instructor gave expertise level instruction, I am impressed with his knowledge and ability to relate the material to beginners.” – Brittany C., FCPS
“The Maya instruction definitely presented topics and was able to fill in knowledge gaps in a way online tutorials haven’t been able to. Would love to make it back for the advanced class!” – Rick H. NSA
“Looking at Maya, it’s easy to be intimidated by the interface alone. I came in to this class and learned more than I believed I would learn after only day 1, and by the end of my training I feel very confident to model and do basic levels of animation in Maya. The instructor was very knowledgeable and shows the do’s an do-not’s of using the software, and most importantly, was very patient while trying to learn. Additionally, the agenda is set so if you didn’t fully understand how to do something say on Day 1, you will learn how to do those steps again on future days while still moving ahead with the agenda (i.e., repetition of using the modeling tools). I highly recommend this Maya training class and I look forward to future Maya classes to further my 3D modeling and animation capabilities.” –Brandon S. – Department of Defense
Related Training and Certification Courses:
Autodesk Maya Advanced
After Effects Advanced
After Effects Intro
Introduction to Autodesk Maya 2019 Training 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
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 Crete a Photo-realistic model
Introduction to modeling logos and 3D type tool
Materials, Surfaces, Textures and the Hyper Shade Editor
Day 3
Introduction to Animation, the Graph Editor, and the Dope Sheet editor
Animation tools
Animating on a Path
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,
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
Outputting the final composite for editing
Disclaimer:
All course objectives and outlines are a guide for students. To ensure student satisfaction, these course topics and order may be modified or added to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.
“Great help, great intro to Maya getting a first time look into the program capabilities.” – Curtis H., FCPS
“It was great that training was able to come to us for private session. [The Instructor was ] very knowledgeable, good at time management and keeping students on track. The instructor gave expertise level instruction, I am impressed with his knowledge and ability to relate the material to beginners.” – Brittany C., FCPS
“This has been an incredible experience. The instructor’s lessons were very linear and thorough for an introductory course.” – Cliff C., FCPS
“The Maya instruction definitely presented topics and was able to fill in knowledge gaps in a way online tutorials haven’t been able to. Would love to make it back for the advanced class!” – Rick H. NSA
“Looking at Maya, it’s easy to be intimidated by the interface alone. I came in to this class and learned more than I believed I would learn after only day 1, and by the end of my training I feel very confident to model and do basic levels of animation in Maya. The instructor was very knowledgeable and shows the do’s an do-not’s of using the software, and most importantly, was very patient while trying to learn. Additionally, the agenda is set so if you didn’t fully understand how to do something say on Day 1, you will learn how to do those steps again on future days while still moving ahead with the agenda (i.e., repetition of using the modeling tools). I highly recommend this Maya training class and I look forward to future Maya classes to further my 3D modeling and animation capabilities.” –Brandon S. – Department of Defense
“I learned tips and tricks for a more efficient pipeline and higher quality end product. Amazing environment, very sociable people, and quality training.” – Andrew H., DOD
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