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Introduction to Maya

Multi-Chapter Tutorial

This lecture is from the Gnomon Workshop DVD: 'Intro to Maya'

Over the past many years, Maya has become the leading 3D application used in the film, broadcast and game industries. Hailed for its diverse toolset, Maya excels due to its integration, flexibility and performance in regards to modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation, rigging and effects. Designed for the individual new to Maya, this series contains over five hours of lecture. The essential UI (user interface) is discussed, focusing on the workflow of an experienced user. Learn how to efficiently create, manipulate and organize hierarchies, objects, components and cameras. Many concepts are introduced including the use of Polygons versus NURBS, tesselation, antialiasing, UV Layout, projects, preferences and MEL scripts. Customization of the UI is also addressed in order to dramatically improve efficiency and workflow.


Chapters 1 + 2: UI Overview / Manipulation

Duration: 69min Size: 358.65mb Cost: $9.00 purchase tutorial

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Chapters 3 + 4: Placement / Hierarchies

Duration: 63min Size: 378.83mb Cost: $9.00 purchase tutorial

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Chapters 5 - 8: Selection Masks / Marking Menus / Hotkeys

Duration: 77min Size: 224.05mb Cost: $9.00 purchase tutorial

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Chapters 9 + 10: Channels / Scene Management

Duration: 53min Size: 319.14mb Cost: $9.00 purchase tutorial

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Chapters 11 - 13: Projects / Prefs / NURBS vs Polys

Duration: 76min Size: 316.89mb Cost: $9.00 purchase tutorial

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