Learning Maya after knowing 3ds Max : Modeling

Name: Learning Maya after knowing 3ds Max : Modeling
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Want to learn how to use Maya after you already know 3ds max? Making the switch was never easier.

Created byBradley Wascher

Last updated 7/2017

English

What you'll learn

Overview of fundamental UI differences
Location of most used tools and techniques for modeling
Explaining high poly modeling workflow
Creating and editing UV's
Baking out maps from inside of Maya

Course content

7 sections • 26 lectures • 1h 37m total length

Overview of course4:37
In this video I will be providing a detailed overview of what to expect from the sections below.

Selecting different sub-object modes3:18
How to select, verts, edges, faces, and other modes for editing or manipulation.
Duplicating meshes3:08
Snapping tools in Maya5:47
Adjusting the pivot of your model and also covers different snapping modes and options.
Editing object's pivot point4:34
In this video we will be covering how to edit an objects pivot point. You will learn how to edit the pivot so that you can move it to where you need within a model.
Marking Menus4:05
How to use the marking menu's inside of Maya
Creating high poly models in Maya4:16
Explaining the process for creating high poly models ready for baking inside of Maya.
Combining and separating meshes4:28
In this video we will be covering how to combine and separate meshes from each other inside of Maya. At the end of this video you will be able to have the skills to understand how to do it at the object level and at the face level.
Using Symmetry5:21
How to set up symmetry on your model for in viewport viewing.
Smoothing groups inside of Maya2:41
How to assign and use smoothing groups inside of Maya.
Creating and editing a custom shelf2:28
Creating a custom shelf to speed up your modeling inside of Maya.
Setting up a custom grid2:26
Setting up custom grid sizes and appreances.
Attributes Editor3:07
Deleting History2:28
In this video we go over how to deal with the history inside of Maya and how you can control it. By the end of this video you should have an understanding of how to work with history and manage it properly.
Freezing Transforms3:04
In this video we will be going over how to freeze the transforms on an object. By the end of this video you should have the skills to understand how to freeze the transforms on an object.
Using the Outliner3:29
In this video we talk about the outliner and its usage inside of Maya. At the end of this video you should have a high level understanding of what the outliner does and how to use it when managing your scenes inside of Maya.

Requirements

Have a working knowledge of how to model, unwrap and bake textures inside of 3ds max

Description

*This course has been updated to the latest version of Maya 2017

It can be hard feeling completely lost when you already know the fundamentals and the software is the only thing getting in your way. You may be pulling your hair out, because your speed and process have been thrown out the door. You may be knowing what you want to create but getting nowhere trying to accomplish it.

Most tutorials for learning Maya are fundamentals videos that are long and drawn out, covering topics that you already understand. You're just looking for the information on how to transfer the skills you already have from working in 3ds max. You may be spending large amounts of time scanning through tons of beginner videos only to find the videos overlook the advanced techniques you use. Sometimes the techniques you use aren't even available in Maya. This becomes irritating and wastes your time.

This video series is designed to get you up to speed inside of Maya and have you wondering why it ever seemed so hard to transfer between software in the first place. All of the main tools and techniques that are used in everyday video game art development (modeling, unwrapping, and baking) will be explained and cross referenced to what you would use inside of 3ds max. So if you're in need of getting up to speed inside of Maya for a new job position or are a student looking to improve your resume to become more attractive to employers this video series is perfect for you.

Who this course is for:

Intended for Intermediate to Advanced users of 3ds max that want to transfer their skill set into Maya

Learning Maya after knowing 3ds Max : Modeling

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Course content

Overview of course1 lecture • 5min

Navigating Maya's UI4 lectures • 12min

Modeling Inside of Maya15 lectures • 55min

Maya's Material Editor1 lecture • 5min

Unwrapping Inside of Maya3 lectures • 14min

Baking Maps in Maya1 lecture • 6min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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