Master 3D animation with Maya. Learn from experts to create stunning models, beautiful visual effects. Enhance creative skills professionally and effectively.
3 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Understanding the Maya interface and navigation tools, enabling you to work confidently within a professional 3D animation environment.
- How to create and manipulate polygonal models, empowering you to build detailed assets for animation, games or visualisation projects.
- Exploring essential texturing and shading techniques, helping you add realism and style to your 3D models with professional results.
- How to apply lighting and camera placement, enabling you to compose visually striking scenes and enhance your creative storytelling.
- Understanding the basics of keyframe animation and rigging, helping you bring characters and objects to life with smooth, dynamic movement.
- How to use the timeline and graph editor, empowering you to refine animations and achieve precise control over motion and timing.
- Exploring rendering workflows and output settings, enabling you to produce polished images and animations suitable for client presentations.
- How to integrate Maya with other creative tools, helping you streamline your workflow and deliver higher quality projects in your professional role.
Related Courses
This Maya Introduction course includes
-
Authorised Certificate
-
Lifetime support after your course
-
Course materials
-
Live Instructor-led training
-
Refreshments all day
-
Latest Mac or PC ready to go
-
Authorised Trainers
-
Hands-on exercises
Book this course
We offer Maya Introduction as a private course.
You can select a date which suits you or your team.
The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.
Request datesVideo success stories
Course Outline for Maya Introduction
Course Overview
- Course overview
- The Maya interface
Playback Controls and Time Slider
- Playback controls
- Adding and removing frames
Understanding the Animation preferences
- Adjusting the Time Slider Preferences
- Adjusting the Playback Preferences
- Learning about the playback speed preferences
Setting Keyframes (creating a basic animation)
- Learning how to set keyframes
- Options within the Key menu
- Cut, copy and paste keys
- Scale snap, bake and mute keys
Understanding the Graph Editor
- Learning how to navigate in the Graph Editor
- Moving Keyframes and Values
- The difference between the Auto Tangent and Spline Tangent
- Learning about the rest of the Tangent types
- Advanced techniques for adjusting Tangent handles
- Animating a ball bounce and creating an infinite cycle
Using the Time Editor Tool
- Using the Time Editor to create animation clips
- Exporting and importing animation clips
- Setting up an animation sequence in the Time Editor
- Creating a blend between two animation clips
Understanding the Visualise Tools
- Setting up an editable motion trail to track Aarcs
- Learning about the Ghost Visualise tool
- Learning about the Animation Snapshot Visualise Tool
- Creating an animation that follows a path
- Using the Motion Path constraint
- Adjusting the spacing on the motion path animation
- Adding side to side rotation
Overview of the MASH Animation Toolset
- Creating a MASH network
- Fine tuning the Mash animation
FAQs about the Maya Introduction course
How is the content taught throughout the Maya Introduction course?
Our Maya Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Maya throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
Is this Maya Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to Maya or have been using Maya for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Maya. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Maya Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Maya Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Maya Introduction course?
For private classes in Maya Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
Should I attend the Maya Introduction course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the Maya Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our Maya Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Maya Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training
Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.
- Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
- We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
- Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
- We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.
Private One-to-One Training
One-to-one tuition tailored to your exact requirements. Your choice of duration, dates and content.
Book NowTeam Training for Companies
Group bookings provide you with the most cost-effective way to train your team.
Book Now
Our Clients
Latest Blog Articles
Google Guide to Generative AI: Tips for UX Designers and Content Teams
Claude Connectors: What Every Creative Professional Should Know
Generative Engine Optimisation: Practical Tips for Better OutputWhy Transmedia?
Unlimited Training Support
We offer unlimited training support after your course.
Bespoke Training Solutions
Customised training and software solutions based on your exact requirements.
Worldwide Creative Skills Training
Join our authorised training courses live online from anywhere in the world.
Authorised Training Professionals
Our experts are accredited by Adobe, Apple and Claris and bring years of experience and real-world expertise.