Maya Essentials Bundle

The Maya Essentials Bundle is our ultimate Maya distance learning program. It is complete online Maya courseware in a single cost-effective package that takes you from basics to advanced techniques in 77 hours of fully-narrated video tutorials.

Starting with an introduction to the basic concepts of 3D, our Maya training series guides you step-by-step through the 3D design process, from modeling and animating to shading, lighting and finally rendering your own CG scenes.

Six modules in total cover everything you need to know in sequence using actual production examples and workflows. When the course is over, you’ll have a complete understanding of the basic principles of 3D and the basis of a demo reel that you can confidently prepare for getting a job as a 3D artist.

Course Breakdown

• Introduction to Maya
• Animation with Maya
• NURBS Modeling with Maya
• Polygonal Modeling & Skinning with Maya
• Texturing with Maya
• Lighting & Rendering with Maya

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 for 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.