Autodesk Maya 2009: Foundation
Autodesk Maya is the leading 3D animation program used in some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters. This intensive hands-on course is designed to give you a solid introduction to the world of 3D animation with Maya Unlimited 2009.
What will be covered
- Understanding Maya’s user interface
- Creating models using primitives, curves and surfaces
- Editing and animating using Maya’s construction history
- Creating and applying shaders and textures using Maya’s Hypershade panel
- Setting keyframes to animate objects then editing the results in Maya’s Graph editor and Dope sheet
- Applying deformers to surfaces then animating the results
- Rendering still images using Maya’s IPR and animations using Maya’s batch renderer
- Adding particles into a scene that are influenced by forces, such as gravity, and collisions
Who should attend
This course is for anyone interested in learning 3d animation using Maya 2009. Prior experience in animation is not a prerequisite.
Prerequisites
To benefit from this course, participants should have completed PCCI's 3D Animation Fundamentals seminar or have equivalent experience
Presentation method
Class time will be divided between instructor-led presentations and hands-on exercises. Classes will be limited to five students, with an individual computer workstation and Wacom graphics tablet for each student to use during the course.
DATE(S):
- Jul 22–25 (Thu to Sun)
TIME:
9 AM to 5 PM
INSTRUCTOR(S):
FEE:
PhP 12,695 (USD 318)
Includes the book, Learning Autodesk Maya 2009 Foundation: Official Autodesk Training Guide by Autodesk Maya Press, lunch and snacks.
Be sure to read the Registration Info before registering.
