The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Maya

On April 2, 2021

Release date:2021

Author:Shane Whittington

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

Welcome to my Maya for Beginners class. In this detailed class you will learn all of the basics of using Maya 2020 including the tools and user interface, how to create polygon and NURBS models, UV map & texture them, to light your scene and finally to create a rendered image of your work. After you complete this Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Maya class you’ll know everything you need to start creating your own 3D models and scenes!

This class requires no prior knowledge of Maya or 3D modelling and is designed to be accessible to anyone wanting to learn how to use Autodesk Maya.

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01-course_overview
02-set_up_autosave_incremental_save_and_infinite_undo
03-maya_interface_tour
04-creating_projects_and_saving_scenes
05-creating_your_first_3d_shape
06-navigating_3d_space
07-using_component_mode_and_vertex_snapping
08-duplicating_geometry_and_rotation_snapping
09-challenge_1
10-creating_and_using_layers
11-using_the_bevel_command
12-using_duplicate_special
13-using_orthographic_views_and_reference_images
14-adjusting_geometry_in_vertex_mode
15-selecting_edge_loops
16-introduction_to_extrusion
17-extruding_the_window
18-filling_holes_in_geometry
19-complete_the_window_with_a_pipe_and_more_extrusion
20-intermediate_extrusion
21-mirroring_geometry
22-grouping_geometry
23-adjusting_the_pivot
24-using_smooth_mesh_preview_and_smoothing_geometry
25-challenge_2
26-using_soft_select
27-modelling_using_nurbs_revolve
28-modelling_using_nurbs_loft
29-model_a_book
30-challenge_3
31-creating_your_first_material
32-creating_an_arnold_material
33-duplicating_materials_changing_properties_and_previewing_the_scene
34-creating_a_glass_material
35-creating_a_coloured_liquid_material
36-using_textures_in_your_materials
37-uv_mapping_planar_projection_1
38-uv_mapping_planar_projection_2_(tiling)
39-uv_mapping_cylindrical_projection_and_layout
40-uv_mapping_automatic_projection
41-uv_mapping_uv_mapping_a_mesh_properly
42-duplicating_uvs
43-create_and_assign_the_scroll_material
44-create_and_assign_2_materials_to_the_same_mesh
45-challenge_4
46-lighting_directional_light
47-lighting_preview_lighting_with_arnold_render
48-lighting_point_light
49-interactive_rendering_with_arnold
50-lighting_mesh_lights
51-adding_an_atmosphere_to_your_scene
52-lighting_skydome_lights
53-lighting_area_lights
54-creating_emissive_materials
55-setting_up_your_final_render
56-challenge_5
57-conclusion