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Autodesk Maya

Maya Fundamentals (2019)

The program’s 3D computer animation tools and intuitive modeling capabilities allow engineering professionals to achieve conceptual design animation and visualization for automotive and other mechanical applications. It’s an impressive addition to Autodesk’s expansive portfolio of useful software products for AEC professionals.

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Learning Path Courses:

Introduction to Maya

Introduction to Maya
(Course Duration: 20 minutes)

Course Description
This course will introduce you to Autodesk Maya.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course helps you gain an understanding of the following topics:
User Interface
Creating a Project
General Maya Workflow

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should complete one of the following learning paths:
None

Learning Path Progress
Introduction to Maya
Polygon Modeling
NURBS
Shading and Texturing
Animation
Lighting
Rendering

TIPS:
Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.
Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.
Polygonal Modeling

Polygonal Modeling – Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 30 minutes)

Course Description
This course will introduce you to polygonal modeling in Autodesk Maya.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course helps you gain an understanding of the following topics:
Polygon Basics
Polygon Editing Tools

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should complete one of the following learning paths:
Completion of the Introduction to Maya Course

Learning Path Progress
Introduction to Maya
Polygon Modeling
NURBS
Shading and Texturing
Animation
Lighting
Rendering

TIPS:
Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.
Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.
NURBS

NURBS – Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 20 minutes)

Course Description
This course will introduce you to NURBS in Autodesk Maya.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course helps you gain an understanding of the following topics:
NURBS Primitives
NURBS Surfaces
Sculpting in NURBS

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should complete one of the following learning paths:
Completion of the Introduction to Maya Course
Completion of the Polygonal Modeling Course

Learning Path Progress
Introduction to Maya
Polygon Modeling
NURBS
Shading and Texturing
Animation
Lighting
Rendering

TIPS:
Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.
Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.
Shading and Texturing

Shading and Texturing – Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 35 minutes)

Course Description
This course will introduce you to Shading and Texturing in Autodesk Maya.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course helps you gain an understanding of the following topics:
Maya Shader Network
Shader Types

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should complete one of the following learning paths:
Completion of the Introduction to Maya Course
Completion of the Polygonal Modeling Course
Completion of the NURBS Course

Learning Path Progress
Introduction to Maya
Polygon Modeling
NURBS
Shading and Texturing
Animation
Lighting
Rendering

TIPS:
Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.
Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.
Animation

Animation – Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 35 minutes)

Course Description
This course will introduce you to Animation in Autodesk Maya.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course helps you gain an understanding of the following topics:
Animation Interface
Keyframed Animation

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should complete one of the following learning paths:
Completion of the Introduction to Maya Course
Completion of the Polygonal Modeling Course
Completion of the NURBS Course
Completion of the Shading and Texturing Course

Learning Path Progress
Introduction to Maya
Polygon Modeling
NURBS
Shading and Texturing
Animation
Lighting
Rendering

TIPS:
Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.
Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.
Lighting

Lighting – Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 20 minutes)

Course Description
This course will introduce you to Animation in Autodesk Maya.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course helps you gain an understanding of the following topics:
Basic Lighting Concepts
Maya Lights
Shadows

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should complete one of the following learning paths:
Completion of the Introduction to Maya Course
Completion of the Polygonal Modeling Course
Completion of the NURBS Course
Completion of the Shading and Texturing Course
Completion of the Animation Course

Learning Path Progress
Introduction to Maya
Polygon Modeling
NURBS
Shading and Texturing
Animation
Lighting
Rendering

TIPS:
Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.
Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.
Rendering

Rendering – Course Introduction
(Course Duration: 20 minutes)

Course Description
This course will introduce you to Animation in Autodesk Maya.

Course Objectives
The material presented in this course helps you gain an understanding of the following topics:
Rendering Setup
Introduction to the Arnold Renderer

Course Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, you should complete one of the following learning paths:
Completion of the Introduction to Maya Course
Completion of the Polygonal Modeling Course
Completion of the NURBS Course
Completion of the Shading and Texturing Course
Completion of the Animation Course
Completion of the Lighting Course

Learning Path Progress
Introduction to Maya
Polygon Modeling
NURBS
Shading and Texturing
Animation
Lighting
Rendering

TIPS:
Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.
Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.
Go Full Screen when watching videos.