Modeling with Maya

Subdivision Surfaces

• Understanding Subdivision Surfaces
• Start with a Template
• Modeling the Head
• Details, Details and Subdivision Surfaces

The Maya Interface

• The Interface
• Working in View Panels
• The main Maya Windows
• Customizing the Interface

Creating an Animation in Maya

• Maya Project Structure
• Creating and Editing Objects
• Pivots and Placement
• Maya Node Structure
• Assigning Materials Using the Hypershade
• Keyframe Animation
• Basic Lighting
• Rendering Frames

Polygonal Modeling

• What is a Polygon?
• Polygonal Modeling Principles
• Creating Machismo
• Modeling Machismo's Body

NURBS Modeling

• Understanding NURBS
• Modeling the MacGizmo

Advanced Modelling

• About Blend Shapes
• Assembling machismo
• Off with His Head!
• The Incredible (Edible)Blend Shape Machine
• Blend Shapes: Sneers, Blinks, and Smiles

Benefits of the Course:

Ministry Approved Certificate