Intro

In this 11 week workshop, we will be introducing several project based assignments to take you from Zero to Hero in 11 short weeks while exploring the entire production pipeline. We start by introducing you to the powerful Autodesk Maya toolset and quickly start modeling props from provided reference materials as well as collecting your own reference images for your own unique projects. We start with Cubic and Hard Surface models focusing on recreating the bevel and round edges these objects have. We will then move on to Cylindrical and Spherical objects and discuss strategies for each. There is a focus on Smoothing these models before render time to make them Photorealistic as well and creating low poly versions for our VR and Real-Time simulation applications (Game). Using these techniques together we can create very advanced hard surface models. Organic Modeling is next, we look at the human form and the tools for creating these models. Preparing meshes for texturing by using the UV editor is taught throughout all of these lessons and makes surfacing these models with realistic Textures and Bump Mapping possible. An Introduction to Lighting models, Animation with the Graph Editor, Rendering with Maya’s Software and Solid Angle Arnold engine, and Compositing shots ensures all students will be successful throughout their entire career here at iAnimate.net by developing a Demo reel.