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IN THIS 6-WEEK WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS, LEARN ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES FOR 3D ANIMATION IN MAYA
BECOME A 3D CHARACTER ANIMATOR
Get your feet wet by learning animation basics in Autodesk Maya®, the most widely-used 3D animation software in the industry. We built our Maya Workshop for beginners who have a passion for animation, but zero experience. Start your journey to becoming a successful character animator by learning the techniques and tools that pro animators use to create iconic, animated characters.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE MAYA WORKSHOP
WEEK 1
Maya Overview
In this session we cover all the basics of Maya, getting you comfortable with the main aspects of the interface, navigating in 3D space, and working with basic objects.
WEEK 2
Introduction to Animation in Maya
In this session we dive into Maya’s animation toolset and interface. By the end of this session you will have a basic understanding of how to animate within Maya.
WEEK 3
Fundamental Concepts of Animation
Using the concepts, tools, and techniques from the previous two sessions, you’ll animate our Squirrels rig performing a bouncy jump.
WEEK 4
Character Animation in Maya I
This week we’ll look at the basic tools, techniques, and workflows for character animation within Maya. You’ll learn how to make Stewart, our biped rig, perform a complex jump.
WEEK 5
Character Animation in Maya II
Now we’re ready to cover more intermediate character animation topics within Maya. You’ll create an advanced animation shot using a mechanical robot arm. This will prepare you for the more complex animations later on.
WEEK 6
Character Animation in Maya III
In this session we review the key topics covered so far within this workshop, as well as more advanced character animation topics.
Skills You Need Before You Start
The Maya Workshop is not graded to help you feel comfortable learning the software at your own pace. There are no required skills to join, but we ask that you bring enthusiasm for animation and a desire to learn.
What You’ll Learn
This workshop will familiarize you with the basics of using Maya, including how to navigate the interface and 3D space, as well as the tools used for animation. After learning Maya, you’ll be so familiar with this fundamental software that you’ll be ready to jump right into learning character animation. After this workshop you’ll:
- Be comfortable with the Maya interface, allowing you to focus on animation without getting lost in the software
- Navigate the 3D viewport and move fluidly around your scene
- Understand workflows and keyboard shortcuts to allow you to work faster and more efficiently
- Have a basic understanding of how to animate 3D characters in Maya
- Be able to model basic polygons, so that you can can create and populate your scenes with set pieces and props
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