Autodesk Maya Foundation training

This course teaches the fundamentals of 3D graphics including:

• Working in a production environment.
• Working with materials for texture.
• Creating animations.
• Staging a scene.
• Creating output for use in post-production.

Following Maya training, delegates are entitled to 30 days email support from their trainer to help with any post-course issues.

Introduction to Maya

• Maya basics
• The process

User interface

• Menus in Maya
• Modules and menu sets
• User interface elements
• The shelf
• Camera panels
• Layouts
• The Hotbox

Working with files

• Files
• References
• Projects

Working with objects

• Scene management editors
• Viewport selection
• Using the Outliner
• Scene hierarchy
• Nodes and attributes
• Using the Display Layer Editor

Transformation

• Transformation
• Transformation tools
• Snapping
• Duplication
• Additional transformation

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Polygon modeling

• Creating polygon objects
• Combine and separate
• Booleans
• Construction history
• Nonlinear deformers

Polygon modeling
(continued)

• Polygon components
• Transforming components
• Adding components
• Removing components
• Polygon normals
• Polygon marking menus

Materials and mapping

• The principles of a surface
• Introduction to the materials editor
• Different types of material
• Applying materials
• Using 2D maps
• Introduction to UVW mapping
• Editing UVW map coordinates
• Applying materials and maps
• Introduction to Mental Ray materials
• Applying and editing Mental Ray materials
• Applying Mental Ray materials

Lighting

• Introduction to lighting

AnimationArmada is an Autodesk authorised Training Centre (ATC), and our Maya Foundation course is accredited by Autodesk.

• Learning general principles
• Working with key-frames
• Animating objects
• Working with the Track View Editor
• Animating an object with key-frames
• Understanding animation controllers
• Working with object hierarchies
• Camera theory
• Creating and editing cameras
• How to compose a scene in the camera view correctly
• Wiring storyboards and cinema-graphic techniques

Maya courses are hosted by Autodesk Certified Trainers (ACTs) vast experience using Maya in industry.

Whilst attending training, delegates have the use of a computer running licensed Maya software to practice the techniques learnt. Refreshments and lunch are provided.

Course fees can be paid by cheque, electronic transfer or credit/debit card.

Newcomers to Maya and novice Maya users. Training is designed for the busy professional, being short and intensive and combining lecture and demonstration. Practical exercises carried out under guidance help delegates to learn the techniques taught.

Delegates have ample opportunity to discuss specific requirements with the trainer.