Autodesk Maya Modeling Course • Animix World

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All Basics
Create a Basic 3D Object (Cube, Sphere)
Model a Simple 3D Character
Design a 3D Furniture Piece (Chair, Table)
Model a Realistic 3D Fruit (Apple, Banana)
Create a 3D Vehicle (Car, Motorcycle)
Design a 3D Building or Architecture
Model a Detailed 3D Robot
Create a 3D Environment (Room, Outdoor Scene)
Design a 3D Weapon (Sword, Gun)
Model a 3D Animal (Dog, Cat)
Create a 3D Stylized Character
Design a 3D Product Prototype
Model a Complex 3D Creature (Dragon, Monster)
Create a 3D Interior Scene (Living Room, Kitchen)
Design a 3D Prop (Lamp, Book)
Model a 3D Character with Detailed Clothing
Create a 3D Weapon with Detailed Textures
Design a 3D Environmental Asset (Rock, Tree)
Model a 3D Vehicle with Moving Parts
Create a 3D Game Asset (Weapon, Character)
Design a 3D Food Item (Burger, Pizza)
Model a 3D Mechanical Part (Gear, Engine)
Create a 3D Animated Character Rig
Design a 3D Fantasy Environment (Castle, Forest)
Model a 3D Jewelry Piece (Ring, Necklace)
Create a 3D High-Detail Sculpt (Character, Creature)
Design a 3D Architectural Visualization (Building, Interior)
Model a 3D Complex Structure (Bridge, Tower)
Create a 3D Set for Animation (Stage, Scene)
Design a 3D Creature with Detailed Texturing and Rigging

Course Content

1. Introduction to Autodesk Maya (Basics)

1.1 Getting Started with Maya

1.2 Basic Modeling Concepts

1.3 Transformations and Manipulation

1.4 Viewport Display and Shading

2. Intermediate Modeling Techniques

2.2 NURBS Modeling

2.3 Subdivision Surfaces and Smoothing

2.4 Texturing and UV Mapping

2.5 Working with Modifiers and Deformers

3. Advanced Modeling Techniques

3.1 Hard Surface Modeling

3.2 Organic Modeling

3.3 Retopology for Animation

3.4 Sculpting and Detail Creation

3.5 Lighting, Rendering, and Materials

4. Industry-Specific Modeling Projects

4.1 Character Modeling for Animation and Games

4.2 Environment and Prop Modeling

4.3 Product and Industrial Design Modeling

4.4 Architectural Visualization

5. Advanced Techniques and Workflow Optimization

5.1 Advanced UV Mapping and Texturing

5.2 Optimizing Models for Games and Animation

5.3 Integrating Maya with Other Tools

5.4 Rendering and Presentation for Portfolio

6. Final Section: Career Guidance and Portfolio Preparation

6.1 Building a Portfolio

6.2 Freelancing and Career Opportunities

6.3 Preparing for Job Interviews

7. Final Project

Final Test

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Course Content

1. Introduction to Autodesk Maya (Basics)

1.1 Getting Started with Maya

Introduction to Autodesk Maya: Overview and Applications

Understanding the Maya interface and navigation

Setting up projects and scenes

Configuring Maya preferences (Units, Grids, and Viewports)

Navigating the 3D space (zoom, pan, rotate)

Understanding the Outliner and Layer Management

Saving and exporting Maya project files

1.2 Basic Modeling Concepts

Introduction to 3D geometry (Vertices, Edges, Faces, Polygons)

Difference between NURBS, Polygons, and Subdivision surfaces

Creating basic 3D objects: Primitives (cubes, spheres, cones, etc.)

Working with the Maya tools: Move, Rotate, Scale

Using the Channel Box and Attribute Editor

Working with Maya’s coordinate system (XYZ Axis)

1.3 Transformations and Manipulation

Understanding transformations (Move, Rotate, Scale)

Pivot point manipulation and alignment tools

Duplicating objects and mirroring

Grouping objects and working with hierarchies

Using the Snap tools for precision (Grid, Vertex, Curve Snap)

1.4 Viewport Display and Shading

Customizing viewport display modes (Wireframe, Shaded, Textured)

Using cameras and perspective views

Working with orthographic views for accuracy

Adjusting object visibility and display layers

Introduction to Maya Lights and Shadows

2. Intermediate Modeling Techniques

2.1 Polygon Modeling

Introduction to polygonal modeling tools (Extrude, Bevel, Bridge)

Creating complex models from primitive shapes

Adding details using edge loops and multi-cut tools

Merging and welding vertices for seamless geometry

Using the Booleans tool for cutting and joining objects

Soft selection and proportional editing for organic modeling

2.2 NURBS Modeling

Introduction to NURBS curves and surfaces

Creating and editing NURBS curves (loft, revolve, extrude)

Understanding NURBS patches and trim surfaces

Using NURBS modeling for smooth, organic shapes

Converting NURBS surfaces to polygons for detailed work

2.3 Subdivision Surfaces and Smoothing

Introduction to subdivision surfaces (SubD modeling)

Applying smooth previews and subdividing objects

Controlling edge flow and topology for clean geometry

Creating hard edges and creases in SubD models

Optimizing models for animation and deformation

2.4 Texturing and UV Mapping

Introduction to UVs and their role in texturing

Unwrapping UVs for 3D models

Using automatic mapping, planar, cylindrical, and spherical projections

Creating and editing UV maps for texture accuracy

Applying textures and materials to models

Introduction to basic shaders (Blinn, Lambert, Phong)

2.5 Working with Modifiers and Deformers

Introduction to Maya deformers (Bend, Twist, Lattice)

Using deformers for organic modeling and shaping

Modifying objects with non-linear deformers

Understanding the history stack and non-destructive modeling

3. Advanced Modeling Techniques

3.1 Hard Surface Modeling

Understanding hard surface modeling for mechanical objects

Modeling vehicles, weapons, and machinery

Using creasing and edge loops for sharp edges

Creating detailed mechanical models using booleans and bevels

Modeling with precision for product design

3.2 Organic Modeling

Introduction to organic modeling for characters and creatures

Using reference images for accurate organic forms

Sculpting organic shapes with smooth topology

Modeling realistic human faces and bodies

Working with symmetry and proportions in character modeling

3.3 Retopology for Animation

Understanding topology flow for animation and rigging

Retopologizing high-poly models for optimized animation