Author : Jason Welsh | Duration : 11.5 Hours | Number of Videos : 171 | Training Level : Beginner - Intermediate

This Autodesk Maya 2011 Training Video will help even beginners start creating impressive projects in a short amount of time. With hands-on lessons to walk you step by step through the process of 3D creation, this Autodesk Maya training course will introduce you to the same palette of tools used by Hollywood special effects technicians on multi-million dollar projects. The beauty of it is you can still get great results without the big budget. All it takes is some knowledge, creativity and experience. This Maya training video series first offers a tour of the software interface, then goes point by point through all the basic tools for drawing and design, rigging, animation, lighting, and then rendering. Led by an expert Maya instructor, you'll have everything needed to get started with this powerful software. We do have free Maya tutorials to allow the evaluation of the training prior to purchase.

Author : Michael Ingrassia | Duration : 7 Hours | Number of Videos : 87 | Training Level : Beginner - Intermediate

These Maya Training Videos are the ideal way for the beginner to get started creating stunning 3D models, landscapes and animations. From the ground up, these video-based tutorials take the user on a fact-filled tour of  Maya. Each aspect is explained in detail, and the visual nature of this training video dispels confusion and provides the user with the knowledge and creativity to create. The tutorial also provides an abundance of tips and techniques that add the professional touch to your creations.

Topics covered on these Maya Training Videos include: Getting Started, Keyframes, Pivot Points, Extruding, Texture Maps, Shadows, Lighting, Adding Text, Layers, Kinematics, Reflections.

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Author : Michael Ingrassia | Duration : 7 Hours | Number of Videos : 87 | Training Level : Beginner - Intermediate

These Maya Tutorial Video lessons offers exceptionally clear and well presented practical examples that make learning easy and enjoyable. Authored by Michael Ingrassia, this training CD is ideal for users of all levels. Rather than teaching Maya using plain text, this tutorial covers the fundamental concepts using narrated Training Videos that demonstrate the tricks and techniques needed to create amazing 3D graphics and animations. Using this training method, your skills are quickly taken to a new dimension, and the pace at which you learn is greatly accelerated. These tutorials work on both PC and Mac operating systems.

Topics covered on this video-based Maya training include: Channels and Layers, Grouping, Rendering, Extruding Shapes, Creating Terrain, Working with Lighting, Character Rigging, Controllers, Character Animation, Camera Angles, Paths and Targeting, Depth of Field, Motion Blur, Raytracing.

The above is only a small sample listing of topics covered on this tutorial; for an in-depth view and a free sample, please follow the link below.

Author : Chuck Grieb | Duration : 7 Hours | Number of Videos : 106 | Training Level : Beginner - Intermediate

These Maya Training Videos are an excellent learning resource for users of all levels. Using narrated Training Videos and practical step-by-step examples, learning is far quicker and easier than using conventional training methods. This tutorial is designed to not only expand your skills and workflow but to also increase your creativity.

Topics covered on these Maya Training Videos include: Creating a Project, Camera Tri Axial, Move Tool, Rotate Tool, Pivots, Selection Masks, Rendering, Animation, Dynamics, Nurbs, Polygons, Curves, Primitives, Surface Creation, Duplication Tools, Isoparms, Light and Lighting, Hypershade, Texture, Animation, Keyframes, Timeline.

The above is only a small sample of topics covered on this Maya tutorial video CD; for a full listing of topics covered on these tutorials, please follow the link below.