Maya for Beginners: 3D Modeling

Begin Your Journey Here

Learning to model is fundamental to becoming a 3D artist, whether you want to become an animator, rigger, or continue to model, you must understand the basics of modeling first. I will take you from zero knowledge to a confident Maya user for modeling. This is the first in a series of 'Maya for Beginners' courses, the order I recommend if you want a broad knowledge of Maya is: 3D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation, and FX.

We will cover:

• Two projects: modeling a Ghostbuster trap and a cartoon skeleton character
• Hard and Organic modeling
• Box vs. Edge Modeling Techniques
• Understand what is topology, why it's important, and how to control it
• Using reference images
• Mirroring geometry
• Learn fundamental modeling tools that will allow you to create anything



Continue Learning

• Part 1 Maya for Beginners: 3D Modeling < You are here
  
• Part 2 Maya for Beginners: Texturing
  
• Part 3 Maya for Beginners: Rigging
  
• Part 4 Maya for Beginners: Animation