Polygonal Modeling & Skinning with Maya

The Introduction to Polygons 3D modeling tutorials show you how to flesh out NURBs models with base surfaces ready for texture.

After downloading our pre-created library of project model files, you’ll add polygons to basic meshes of a human torso and a US P-51 Mustang WWII fighter plane.

You then learn how to create UV maps ready for painting your objects in Photoshop. At the end of the course you’ll skin each model ready for animation.

Course Breakdown

• Efficient Modeling
• Organic Modeling
• Hard Surface Polygonal Modeling Part 1
• Hard Surface Polygonal Modeling Part 2
• Non Organic UV Mapping
• Organic UV Mapping
• Skinning

eLearning – the new standard in distance learning

All Online Self-Directed Courses use our one-of-a-kind eLearning platform that integrates video tutorials, source files and social networking in a single intuitive web application.

It’s a virtual classroom designed so you can create while you learn with everything you need right at your fingertips. DVDs don’t even come close. Post your work for feedback, check out what other students have produced, get involved, and be inspired. There’s no more exciting or effective way to learn 3D online.

Specifications

• There’s no schedule to our Online Self-Directed Courses – you have unlimited access to all tutorials for 12 months.
• Training is streamed direct to your web browser on demand anytime and anywhere. Simply log on to start.
• Maya files containing support scenes and assets are downloadable.
• Software is not included – you can purchase student licenses direct from software manufacturers.