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AutoDesk Maya

Course Overview

Course Overview: Join the Autodesk Maya course at Aptech Computer Training, available at our Dubai & Sharjah branches. This hands-on program offers professional training in 3D modeling, animation, shading, lighting, rendering, character rigging, and VFX simulation. Learners will explore Maya's powerful toolset for creative design in visual effects, game development, film production, and 3D animation. Ideal for students and professionals aiming to work in the animation, gaming, and digital content creation industries. The course includes real-world project work and concludes with a KHDA-certified certificate, enhancing your creative portfolio and career potential.

Learning Outcomes

  • 3d modeling
  • Animation
  • Lighting
  • Texturing
  • Rendering

Module 1 - Modeling

The Maya Interface

  • Workspace Selection
  • Customizing the Interface
  • Shading styles and View options
  • Using Attribute Editor
  • Using Outliner
  • Using Channel Box

Maya Basics – Quick Tour

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

Polygonal Modeling

  • Polygonal Modeling Principles
  • Creating a polygon model

Nurbs Modeling

  • Understanding NURBS
  • Modeling with NURBS

Curves And Surfaces

  • Creating Curves and Surfaces
  • Editing Curves and Surfaces

Subdivision Surfaces

  • Understanding Subdivision Surfaces
  • Details and Subdivision Surfaces

Digital Painting

  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Brushes & settings
  • Smudge
  • Burn
  • Blending

Retouching Old & Damaged Pictures

  • Clone stamp
  • Spot Healing

Effects With Filters

  • Liquify
  • Textures
  • Pattern Maker
  • Creating Clouds
  • Applying Lights

Advanced Modeling

  • About Blend Shapes
  • Blend Shapes options
  • Sculpting tools

Module 2 - Texturing & Lighting

Lighting

  • Understanding Lighting
  • Basic Lighting Work Flow
  • Types of Lights
  • Light Manipulator
  • Using Shadows
  • Light Effects

Shading And Texturing

  • Understanding Maya Textures
  • Building Simple Shading Networks
  • Working with UV Editor

Camera

  • Camera types
  • Creating and Animating Cameras
  • Setting the Camera and Resolution
  • Adding Depth of Field
  • Adding Motion Blur

Rendering

  • Understanding Render Settings
  • Hardware Render and Hardware Render Buffer
  • Working in the Render View Window
  • Layer Rendering, Compositing and Editing
  • Mentalray Renderer
  • Custom Shaders
  • Mentalray Lights, Shadows and Fog
  • Mentalray Motion Blur
  • Indirect illumination
  • Image-Based Lighting and HDRI
  • Arnold Renderer
  • Arnold Renderer Settings
  • Maya Software Rendering

Module 3 - Animation

Animation

  • Animation Types
  • Keyframe Animation
  • Understanding Animation Workflow
  • Converting Cycled Animation to Curves
  • Set Key Options
  • Animation Editors
  • Motion Path Animation

Character Setup And Rigging

  • Deformer Types
  • Forward and Inverse Kinematics
  • Hands On: Creating a Skeleton
  • Creating a Full Body IK Skeleton
  • Binding and Weighing the Characters
  • Quick Rigging

Character Animation

  • Reference Sources
  • The Animation process
  • Establishing Timings
  • Refining Your Animation
  • Nonlinear Animation
  • Working with Poses
  • Working with Clips

Module 4 – Visual Fx & Motion Graphics

Working With Bifrost

  • Creating Bifrost Liquid
  • Bifrost Aero
  • Bifrost Emitter
  • Bifrost Collider
  • Creating Bifrost Foam
  • Bifrost Guide, Emission Region & Field

Working With Mash Effects

  • Creating Mash Network
  • Mash Editor
  • Working with Mash Deformers

Cloth Simulation

  • nCloth
  • nCloth with Fields/Solvers
  • nCloth and nConstraints
  • Working with Colliders
  • Modelling Pillow, Tablecloth & Flag

Hair Creation

  • nHair
  • nHair Follicles
  • nHair Distribution
  • XGen for hair creation
  • XGen Modifiers

Who Can Enroll?

  • 3D Artists and Designers
  • Aspiring Animators and Filmmakers
  • Game Developers and Multimedia Students

Course Outcomes:

  • Proficiency in 3D modeling and animation using Maya
  • Ability to create high-quality character rigs and simulations
  • Skills to render cinematic-quality visuals
  • Experience in producing VFX and motion graphics for film or games

Career Opportunities:

  • 3D Modeler
  • Animator
  • Character Rigger
  • VFX Artist
  • Game Environment Designer

Why Choose Us?

  • Professional Instructors: Learn from professionals
  • Creative Project Work: Build a portfolio of industry-relevant work
  • Flexible Learning Options: Online or in-person sessions
  • KHDA-Certified Certificate: Boost your employability with recognized credentials

Eligibility / Requirements:

  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Passion for animation, design, or game creation

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