3D Basics in Maya
An online workshop to build essential skills in 3D modeling and animation
Learn 3D basics from film and game pros
Model and animate a 3D spaceship in Autodesk Maya in two weeks
Develop industry and personal workflows that last a lifetime in this online workshop for 3D basics. Examine some of the principle elements of 3D modeling and animation and discover useful ways to apply them, getting an overall feel for how modeling and animating in 3D works. Finish by rendering your scene!
Why study 3D Basics at CG Spectrum:
- Lessons are crafted by film and games experts
- No experience required
- Learn industry-standard software Maya essentials
- Gain 30 days access to an online community channel on Slack where you can network, troubleshoot, and collaborate with your workshop mentor and peers!
Our workshops fill up fast—register now to secure your place!
What you'll learn
This workshop will teach you how to model and animate a simple 3D game prop in 10+ hours of self-guided, flexible study content and two one-hour sessions of live instruction. You'll start by learning 3D modeling procedures and techniques to produce an alien spaceship, then move on to animate a simple blast and spark effect with nParticles.
- Learn essential navigation in Autodesk Maya
- Develop an understanding of a basic 3D pipeline
- Understand basic 3D modeling practices and workflows
- Understand basic animation practices and techniques
- Construct simple scenes, including shaders and lights for render
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I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience at CG Spectrum.
I recently finished Introduction to 3D Modeling course. I went in with about a year’s worth of other online 3D modeling courses, but nothing compared to CG Spectrum. I learnt so much from this course, and I had an amazing mentor (Anton Tenitsky) who pushed me to perfection. It was the best decision I made in order to pursue my end goal. I took the next step and enrolled in the advanced course!
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I've learned so much about not only animation, but the thought process an artist goes through when creating a piece.
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I was looking for a final push to bump my skills and finally start applying for jobs as an artist. Shortly after finishing my Advanced 3D Modeling Course I landed my first job as Junior Environment Artist, which was my dream!
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I've learned and grown so much throughout this program and I loved the resources in the CG Spectrum community, such as finding new job opportunities and meeting other students and mentors. I took advantage of everything CG Spectrum had to offer and as a result, I landed my dream job at my dream company (Dreamworks). Thank you CG Spectrum!
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My mentor took me from being barely computer literate to an animator working at a studio in only a year and a half. The information and level of teaching at CG Spectrum will absolutely not be found anywhere else.
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The courses are 100% worth it, and I am glad I completed a second year of study. The mentors gave their personal time and advice outside of class, I still contact them for helpful tips and tricks. I also became good friends with my classmates who I ended up hanging out with at PAX. Not only have I gained knowledge from this course, I have also gained a great relationship with my mentors and classmates. I am glad I was able to be part of this amazing school.
