Intermediate 3D Animation in Maya
A 13-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, 48 min
- Lessons 13
- Attachments 15
- Exercises 56
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120 CQ
13 Lessons in This Course
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11 minFREEAnimation lesson 1Free6 CQ
In this lesson, set the scene for an animated short in Maya! Plus, find out how to adjust playback settings, and learn the basics of keyframe animation.
with Michael McKinleyIn this lesson, set the scene for an animated short in Maya! Plus, find out how to adjust playback settings, and learn the basics of keyframe animation.
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15 minAnimation lesson 28 CQ
Learn how to use Graph Editor to edit keyframes and manipulate animation curves. This allows you to make subtle and dramatic changes to animations.
with Michael McKinleyLearn how to use Graph Editor to edit keyframes and manipulate animation curves. This allows you to make subtle and dramatic changes to animations.
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19 minAnimation lesson 310 CQ
It's time to kick it into high gear! In the third lesson in this course, learn how to create a skeleton rig for the spaceship using Maya 3D animation software.
with Michael McKinleyIt's time to kick it into high gear! In the third lesson in this course, learn how to create a skeleton rig for the spaceship using Maya 3D animation software.
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11 minAnimation lesson 46 CQ
You've built the spaceship skeleton, but not so fast! You still have to bind the spaceship to the skeleton. Learn how to bind to a skeleton in Maya.
with Michael McKinleyYou've built the spaceship skeleton, but not so fast! You still have to bind the spaceship to the skeleton. Learn how to bind to a skeleton in Maya.
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18 minAnimation lesson 510 CQ
In this lesson, find out how to create your own custom attributes using Maya 3D animation software, and learn how to apply attributes to object movement.
with Michael McKinleyIn this lesson, find out how to create your own custom attributes using Maya 3D animation software, and learn how to apply attributes to object movement.
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14 minAnimation lesson 68 CQ
Things are heating up! In this lesson, work toward finalizing skeleton controls, which allow you to get this spaceship off the ground with animation.
with Michael McKinleyThings are heating up! In this lesson, work toward finalizing skeleton controls, which allow you to get this spaceship off the ground with animation.
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26 minAnimation lesson 714 CQ
Get this spaceship off the ground, and then prepare for a smooth landing! Complete the ship and create a landing pad skeleton in this animation lesson.
with Michael McKinleyGet this spaceship off the ground, and then prepare for a smooth landing! Complete the ship and create a landing pad skeleton in this animation lesson.
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20 minAnimation lesson 811 CQ
Follow along with this intermediate animation lesson to create the animation controls for the landing pad's mechanical arms, and begin the animation process!
with Michael McKinleyFollow along with this intermediate animation lesson to create the animation controls for the landing pad's mechanical arms, and begin the animation process!
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12 minAnimation lesson 97 CQ
What's the difference between good and great animation? Dynamic motion. Learn how to create realistic 3D animation in this intermediate Maya lesson.
with Michael McKinleyWhat's the difference between good and great animation? Dynamic motion. Learn how to create realistic 3D animation in this intermediate Maya lesson.
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19 minAnimation lesson 1010 CQ
Launch that spaceship in this animation lesson, which explains how to create motion paths in Maya, as well as how to attach an object to the path.
with Michael McKinleyLaunch that spaceship in this animation lesson, which explains how to create motion paths in Maya, as well as how to attach an object to the path.
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16 minAnimation lesson 119 CQ
All systems go! In this lesson, start plotting the final sequence and begin animating the ship's descent and the landing pad's "catch" sequence.
with Michael McKinleyAll systems go! In this lesson, start plotting the final sequence and begin animating the ship's descent and the landing pad's "catch" sequence.
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15 minAnimation lesson 128 CQ
Coming in for a landing! In this Maya lesson, complete the spaceship animation sequence, complete with gunfire, wing movement, and obstacle dodging.
with Michael McKinleyComing in for a landing! In this Maya lesson, complete the spaceship animation sequence, complete with gunfire, wing movement, and obstacle dodging.
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25 minAnimation lesson 1313 CQ
Time for the big finish! In the final lesson of the course, create the final shots for the animated spaceship scene and find out how to render models in Maya.
with Michael McKinleyTime for the big finish! In the final lesson of the course, create the final shots for the animated spaceship scene and find out how to render models in Maya.
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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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12195 min12-part Animation course103 CQ
This course from digital animator Michael McKinley introduces the basic concepts, tools, and techniques that will help you begin your journey into the world of 3D animation using Maya.
with Michael McKinleyThis course from digital animator Michael McKinley introduces the basic concepts, tools, and techniques that will help you begin your journey into the world of 3D animation using Maya.
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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.