Beginner 3D Animation in Maya
A 12-part course with Michael McKinley
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I have worked in the video game industry for over 10 years and with 3D software for 15 years. I have a big interest in sharing the experience I've gained over the years with those seeking it out! View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 3 hr, 15 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 7
- Exercises 40
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103 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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11 minFREEAnimation lesson 1Free6 CQ
Learn how to set up a scene for animation and set up your UI in Maya in this beginner animation lesson from industry professional Michael McKinley.
with Michael McKinleyLearn how to set up a scene for animation and set up your UI in Maya in this beginner animation lesson from industry professional Michael McKinley.
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11 minAnimation lesson 26 CQ
In this lesson, animator Michael McKinley introduces a brief background of traditional animation, along with specific terms and how they apply to Maya.
with Michael McKinleyIn this lesson, animator Michael McKinley introduces a brief background of traditional animation, along with specific terms and how they apply to Maya.
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13 minAnimation lesson 37 CQ
This beginner Maya lesson from computer animator Michael McKinley demonstrates how to create key frames, as well as how to edit and delete them.
with Michael McKinleyThis beginner Maya lesson from computer animator Michael McKinley demonstrates how to create key frames, as well as how to edit and delete them.
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16 minAnimation lesson 49 CQ
In this lesson, Michael McKinley walks through the different editing functions of the Graph Editor in Maya and how to use them.
with Michael McKinleyIn this lesson, Michael McKinley walks through the different editing functions of the Graph Editor in Maya and how to use them.
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19 minAnimation lesson 510 CQ
As we continue our Beginner's Animation Course, this lesson will begin the process for animating a bouncing ball's motion realistically in Maya.
with Michael McKinleyAs we continue our Beginner's Animation Course, this lesson will begin the process for animating a bouncing ball's motion realistically in Maya.
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15 minAnimation lesson 68 CQ
In this lesson, digital animator Michael McKinley continues the classic bouncing ball lesson for animation in Maya, by adjusting timing of certain key frames.
with Michael McKinleyIn this lesson, digital animator Michael McKinley continues the classic bouncing ball lesson for animation in Maya, by adjusting timing of certain key frames.
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23 minAnimation lesson 712 CQ
In this lesson, animator Michael McKinley concludes the classic bouncing ball lesson in Maya, adding some effects to make it appear more natural as it moves.
with Michael McKinleyIn this lesson, animator Michael McKinley concludes the classic bouncing ball lesson in Maya, adding some effects to make it appear more natural as it moves.
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10 minAnimation lesson 86 CQ
In this lesson from animator Michael McKinley, learn how to begin the process for animating a jack-in-the-box, setting up the provided raw model in Maya.
with Michael McKinleyIn this lesson from animator Michael McKinley, learn how to begin the process for animating a jack-in-the-box, setting up the provided raw model in Maya.
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18 minAnimation lesson 910 CQ
In this second part for animating a jack-in-the-box in Maya, discover the process for creating a skeleton and adding animation controls for the jack.
with Michael McKinleyIn this second part for animating a jack-in-the-box in Maya, discover the process for creating a skeleton and adding animation controls for the jack.
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16 minAnimation lesson 109 CQ
In this Maya lesson, learn how to animate the jack-in-the-box's turn handle and lid, as well as how to tuck the jack down into the box using a Lattice deformer.
with Michael McKinleyIn this Maya lesson, learn how to animate the jack-in-the-box's turn handle and lid, as well as how to tuck the jack down into the box using a Lattice deformer.
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17 minAnimation lesson 119 CQ
In this animation lesson for Maya, you'll add some dynamics to the animation of the box's lid and also add another level of control to the jack's animation.
with Michael McKinleyIn this animation lesson for Maya, you'll add some dynamics to the animation of the box's lid and also add another level of control to the jack's animation.
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20 minAnimation lesson 1211 CQ
Wrapping up this series of lessons for animating a jack-in-the-box in Maya, it is time to add realistic body and head movement for the jack itself.
with Michael McKinleyWrapping up this series of lessons for animating a jack-in-the-box in Maya, it is time to add realistic body and head movement for the jack itself.
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10184 min10-part 3D Design course98 CQ
Learn the basics of constructing mesh surfaces in this Autodesk Maya course. Discover how to use fundamental surface tools to create planar surfaces, tubes, revolved shapes, birails, and more.
with Michael McKinleyLearn the basics of constructing mesh surfaces in this Autodesk Maya course. Discover how to use fundamental surface tools to create planar surfaces, tubes, revolved shapes, birails, and more.
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13228 min13-part Animation course120 CQ
If you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
with Michael McKinleyIf you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
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20223 min20-part 3D Design course122 CQ
Whether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
with JDOWhether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
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13228 min13-part Animation course120 CQ
If you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
with Michael McKinleyIf you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
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11163 min11-part 3D Design course89 CQ
Blender 3D is a free, open source software used for 3D modeling, animation, game development, camera tracking, and much more! In this 11-lesson course for beginners, Blender for Noobs presents the basics of Blender. Start by installing Blender and learning the interface, then dive into 3D geometry, modeling, lighting, shading, rendering, texturing, and, finally, animating! By the end of the lesson 11, complete a basic animated scene using the practice files offered throughout the course.
with Blender For NoobsBlender 3D is a free, open source software used for 3D modeling, animation, game development, camera tracking, and much more! In this 11-lesson course for beginners, Blender for Noobs presents the basics of Blender. Start by installing Blender and learning the interface, then dive into 3D geometry, modeling, lighting, shading, rendering, texturing, and, finally, animating! By the end of the lesson 11, complete a basic animated scene using the practice files offered throughout the course.
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658 min6-part Adobe Suite course32 CQ
What does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
with Video School OnlineWhat does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
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1274 min12-part Adobe Suite course44 CQ
Multimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
with Kristen PalanaMultimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.