Advanced Shading with Maya & Mental Ray

Our advanced shading tutorial is for experienced CG artists who want to learn how to use the extended features of the Maya Hypershade and Mental Ray.

Using 12 models created specifically to simulate the challenges of real world post-production, you learn how to create photo-realistic shaders and reflections for materials such as wood, glass, plastics and metals.

We then move on to procedural textures and file textures, including the use of utility nodes to create sophisticated effects like X-Ray shaders.

At the end of the tutorial you will have a collection of advanced models that showcase your new shader skills.

This course is the perfect companion to our Advanced Lighting Course.

Course Breakdown

• Shading Theory
• Shading Networks with File Textures
• Utility Nodes
• Mental Ray Shaders

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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.