Maya for Beginners – Complete 3D Animation Fundamentals (+Russian)
Release date:2022, July
Author:Opi Chaggar
Skill level:Beginner
Language:English
Exercise files:Yes
Welcome to the world of 3D animation with Autodesk Maya!
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to get started in animation, taught by an experienced Bafta award-winning animator. Maya is the leading 3D animation software used in the film and video game industries. By mastering the fundamentals and principles of animation, you will gain a strong foundation to create your own animations from scratch. Join us and unlock your creativity in the world of 3D animation with Maya!
What will you learn?
This course covers everything you need to know to get started with 3D animation in Autodesk Maya. Taught by a Bafta award-winning animator, the course includes the following topics:
- Introduction to the Maya Animation Interface
- Manipulators and Camera Movement
- Creating Custom Hotkeys
- Playblast Creation
- Graph Editor
- Motion Trail Tool
- IK (Inverse Kinematics) and FK (Forward Kinematic)
- Principles of Animation
- Key Poses and Breakdown Poses
- Bouncing Ball Fundamentals
- Exercises on Bouncing Ball, Anticipation and Overlap, Overshoots, and Pendulum Animation
- Introduction to Walk Cycles
- Arcs and Paths of Action
- Planning and Blocking
- Exaggeration, Weight, and Balance
- The Importance of Reference
- Game Industry Standard Animation Set
- Creating In-Game Animations (Idle, Run, and Walk)
- Showreel Creation and Networking
- Job Application Tips and Tricks
With practical exercises and real-world examples, this course is designed to give you a solid foundation in 3D animation and help you start your journey as an animator.
1. Introduction To The Course
01. 1. Course_Introduction
02. How to Download a Free Trial of Maya
03. How To Download your free rigs for this course
2. Introduction To Maya For Animators
01. Animation Interface Introduction
02. Manipulators and Camera Movement
03. How To Create Custom Hotkeys
04. How To Create A Playblast
3. Animation
01. The Graph Editor
02. The Motion Trail Tool
03. IK (Inverse Kinematics) FK (Forward Kinematic)
04. Principles_Of_Animation
05. Key Poses And Breakdown Poses
06. Why Is The Bouncing Ball An Absolute Fundamental To Master
07. Exercise – Bouncing Ball
08. Exercise – Bouncing Ball Squash And Stretch
09. Exercise – Light Bouncing Ball
10. Exercise – Editing Exisitng Animation Heavy Bouncing Ball Exercise
11. Anticipation And Overlap
12. Overshoots
13. Exercise – The Pendulum
14. Upper Body As The Pendulum
15. The Arm As A Pendulum Exercise Lecture
16. Exercise – Hips And Legs Upper Body (The Jump Exercise)
17. Introduction To Walks
18. The Importance of Arcs And Paths Of Action
19. Planning And Blocking
20. Exercise – Blocking Walk Cycle – Hips And Legs
21. Exercise – Splining Walk Cycle – Hips And Legs
22. Exercise – Polishing Walk Cycle – Hips And Legs
23. Exercise – The Complete Walk
24. Exaggeration, Weight And Balance
25. The Importance Of Reference
26. Exercise Side Shift Of Weight
27. Exercise – Picking Up Heavy Weight Shifting
4. 4. In Game Animation Cycles
01. Games Industry Standard Default Animation Set
02. What We Will Animate From The List
03. Exercise – In Game Idle Animation
04. Exercise – In Game Run Animation Exercise
05. Exercise – In Game Walk Animation Exercise
5. Creating A Showreel Applying For Jobs In The Games Industry
01. Creating a Showreel For A Job
02. Networking
03. Applying For Jobs
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