Introduction to the Creation of Characters and 3D Modelling with Maya (Spanish, Multisub)

Learn to bring your characters from paper to a new dimension
Cecy Meade – illustrator and designer specializing in the creation of characters – has managed to evolve her work on paper to give her characters a new dimension thanks to 3D modeling. In this course, you will learn how to turn your illustrated characters into 3D characters, using Autodesk Maya, so that you can use them in all types of digital or printed projects.

What will you learn in this online course?
You’ll begin by getting to know Cecy’s work better, her beginnings in illustration and how she ended up immersed in the world of 3D design. In addition, he will tell you about his influences.

Then, it will explain the first steps to give life to a character, starting with the paper. You will see his work process from scratch and he will give you some tips to lose the fear of the blank page.

Then, it will show you the indispensable tools to start modeling in Maya and will explain how to create a custom bar within the program, to have at hand all the commands you will need to model your characters.

Once you are familiar with the software, you will start modeling your character using basic geometric shapes, first creating the essential shapes and later the details.

Later, you will design some accessories around it and add colors and lighting to give more realism to your character.

Cecy will talk about the render engines that Maya uses and will tell you what parameters to modify depending on the final use of the project.

To finish, you will discover the different commercial applications that your characters can have and Cecy will give you some suggestions to use your 3D creations.

What is this course’s project?
You will design 3D characters from your own drawings, illustrations and sketches.

Who is this online course for?
To illustrators, designers, cartoonists and anyone interested in starting in the world of 3D or want to give a new dimension to their creations on paper.

Requirements and materials
It is only necessary to have basic knowledge of drawing; it is not essential to have previous knowledge of 3D design, since Cecy will be responsible for explaining, step by step, all the tools.

With respect to the materials, you will need a computer in which you must have installed Adobe Photoshop and Maya Autodesk.