Learn How To Use Maya 2015 To Create Realistic Modelling And Animated Characters And Models - Taught By Leading Expert

This Autodesk Maya 2016 training course from Infinite Skills teaches you the core features and concepts of Maya. This course is for the absolute beginner, meaning no prior experience with Maya is necessary.
Practical working files further enhance the learning process and provide a degree of retention that is unmatched by any other form of Learning Autodesk Maya 2016 tutorial, online or offline... so you'll know the exact steps for your own projects.
You will start by touring the Maya interface, then jump into learning about nodes and transformations. Todd will teach you how to model a polygon, including creating the basic structure, extrude faces, and bevel. This video tutorial will cover topics including UV mapping, applying custom textures, rendering, painting and mirroring weights, and rigging. You will learn how to create animations and work with the graph editor. Finally, Todd teaches you how to render your finished product using Mental Ray.
Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will be fully capable of using Maya 2016 to create your own models from start to finish, using the key concepts and techniques that Todd has taught you. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.