Mastering Grooming in YETI – Groom Course in MAYA by AVASCOT

This course is all about getting you comfortable with Yeti in Maya, the same way we use it in real production. No fluff, just the practical stuff. You’ll start with the basics, then build up to a fully realistic furred animal using a workflow that’s actually used in professional projects. Plus, you get all the models and lighting scenes to follow along.

🎯 What you’ll learn

• Master the core tools and fundamentals of Yeti for grooming
• Build a complete, realistic furred animal from scratch
• Apply a professional grooming workflow used in real projects
• Work with provided models and lighting setups to practice effectively

✅ Requirements

• Skills: Basic understanding of Maya’s interface and navigation
• Tools: A 3-button mouse is recommended for efficient navigation
• Hardware: A dedicated GPU and at least 16GB of RAM for smooth viewport performance

📝 Description

This course is built around the idea that you learn by doing. In Chapter 01, you’ll get your hands dirty with Yeti’s essential tools, understanding how they work and why they matter. It’s not about memorizing buttons—it’s about getting a feel for how grooming flows in Maya.

Chapter 02 is where things get interesting. You’ll take everything from the first part and apply it to a full project: a realistic furred animal. This isn’t a toy example. It’s the same kind of workflow we use in our own work, so you’re learning habits that will actually help you in a production environment. The included models and lighting scenes mean you can focus on the grooming itself, not on setting up a scene from scratch.

By the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of how to approach any grooming task in Yeti, whether it’s for film, games, or personal projects. The skills you pick up here are directly transferable, and you’ll have a portfolio piece to show for it.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• 3D artists looking to specialize in grooming and fur
• Maya users who want to add Yeti to their toolkit
• Anyone interested in learning a professional, production-ready grooming workflow

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

AVASCOT is a studio that works with Yeti and Maya on a daily basis, creating high-quality grooms for professional projects. Their experience in real production environments shapes this course, ensuring you learn techniques that are practical and industry-relevant, not just theoretical.

🏁 Final Result

• A fully groomed, realistic furred animal ready for rendering
• A solid understanding of Yeti’s core tools and workflow
• A portfolio-ready project demonstrating your grooming skills