In this series of lessons, we will learn some of the tools and techniques you can use to build facial expressions and phoneme shapes for your characters.

In this series of lessons, we will learn how the RealFlow RenderKit can be used inside of Maya.

In this collection of lessons we will learn about the Animation Principle of Timing and Spacing. This course will delve in the animation principle of Timing and Spacing in Maya. Throughout this course, we'll define Timing and Spacing and work through a variety exercises to help get the point across. We'll even discuss techniques we can use to make sure our animations are Timed accurately. By the end of this course, you'll have a deeper understanding of the principle of Timing and Spacing, which will help you become a better animator.

In this collection of lessons we will learn about a wide variety of useful techniques for animating game characters.

In this course we will learn how the mental ray Production Shaders can be used to take our Maya renders to a new level of realism and efficiency.

In this series of lessons we will be exploring the Substance procedural texturing system included with Maya.

Creating a Fantasy Landscape is a tutorial that contains a lot of NURBS modeling so you will learn how to work with isoparms, hulls, CV?s, lofting surfaces and Maya?s curve tools. This is a fast way to generate a lot of geometry in a scene which is then converted to polygons for adding details and refining the models.

In this lecture, Matt Hartle will lead you through the steps necessary to produce a finished visual effects shot from conception to the final composited rendering. Along the way we will examine modeling, texturing, animation, lighting and rendering using Mental Ray. We will then composite the rendered layers in After Effects, using a 3D composition with a camera exported from Maya. By bringing in the camera from Maya we will be able to integrate photographed elements with our rendered elements to create a final composite. Render layers from our Maya scene will include beauty, ambient occlusion, particles, ground fog and color alpha among others.

BEHIND THE SCENES (BTS) is an exciting DVD series developed to showcase the creation of a game cinematic sequence. In this chapter of the series Jared Simeth demonstrates the creation of two matte paintings.

In this tutorial we will explore how to build a stylised cowgirl character using subdivision surfaces. Throughout these lessons we will explore the use of subdivision surfaces to help us quickly create a stylized cowgirl character. We will begin with a base mesh before posing her and adding clothing and detail. The result will be a highly detailed model ready for textures and rendering that can be used in an illustration or even animation. Although we will primarily be using Silo throughout the tutorial, the techniques taught in these lessons can be followed along using any subdivision surfaces software.

Creating a Fantasy Landscape is a tutorial that contains a lot of NURBS modeling so you will learn how to work with isoparms, hulls, CV’s, lofting surfaces and Maya’s curve tools. This is a fast way to generate a lot of geometry in a scene which is then converted to polygons for adding details and refining the models.

You begin by familiarising yourself with the Maya interface and the basic concepts of 3D. You're then ready to learn how the professional production pipeline builds from modelling techniques and texturing to lighting and final rendering. At the end of the course you'll know your way around Maya, feel comfortable with its tools and be ready to create your debut CG scene.

This is a tutorial set covering the complete project of modeling, shading, lighting and rendering a Ferrari in mental ray. The techniques presented in these videos represent an accurate production workflow for how to create cars in 3d applications like Maya.

This course brings the talented artist into the fold of the technical-side of Maya. Learn the basics of Python, and its place in your 3D workflow, with visual examples and real world problems. Get a kick-start on adding some automation into your life, and solving common problems in a fraction of the time. By the end of this video, you should have a deeper understanding of one of the languages Maya speaks under the hood, and how to start viewing your scenes in terms of glorious Python code!

The Ultimate Maya 2009 Resource for Intermediate to Advanced Users If you already know the basics of Maya, now you can elevate your skills with Maya 2009 and the advanced coverage in this authoritative new reference and tutorial. From modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book provides professional-level instruction on Maya Complete and Maya Unlimited.