Learn Maya - Intro to 3D Box Modeling Techniques with Maya
What you'll learn
- Master key 3D modeling concepts to efficiently model with primitive shapes
- Learn common hotkeys to become more productive throughout your modeling workflow
- Navigate effectively in 3D space, speeding up production when modeling
- Produce 3D models from start to final model all within Maya
Requirements
- In order to follow along with the course and use any example files provided you will need Maya loaded on your computer. You can download a one month trial version from AutoDesk
Description
POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS IN 3D
3D modeling is part of a huge industry that includes; movies, television, product design, video games and many more. As a 3D modeler it is your job to take a conceptual design (pencil and paper) and build it in 3D space within the computer (Maya). The magic that you will feel and master as your model begins to take life is something that you will want to experience many times over.
BEGIN WITH THE BASICS
This course will quickly introduce you to the basics that you will use to build your career upon. The basics aren't something that you will learn and then forget, but they will stick with you from day one throughout the rest of your career. You will learn to master 3D space and working with primitive shapes that will take a on a life of their own as you breathe life into them pulling, pushing and twisting the geometry wherever your imagination takes you.
Some of the topics you will master during this course will include:
- Basic 3D Concepts
- Working with Basic Primitive Shapes (Cubes)
- Accessing Sub-Component Modes of Your Shapes to Build Complex Model
- Common 3D Modeling Tools Found in Maya
- and more...
After mastering the basics you will then move on to creating a portfolio ready model. Through the step-by-step instruction you will take the knowledge you are mastering and create this model from scratch, starting with nothing more then a 3D cylinder.
Join this course and begin your journey from novice 3D modeler to paid professional. the journey maybe long at times but well worth the time invested!
Who this course is for:
- This intro to mastering 3D box modeling course was designed to give beginners in 3D modeling a quick entry point into mastering the skills necessary to build production quality models.
Instructor
![Kyle Pew](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.7 Instructor Rating
- 448,453 Reviews
- 1,448,075 Students
- 25 Courses
Qualifications:
Kyle is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and a certified Microsoft Office Master Instructor and has been teaching and consulting for the past 20+ years on various computer applications, including;
Microsoft Office Suite 1997, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Visio
SharePoint End-User 2007, 2010, 2013
VBA (Excel and Access)
Adobe Suite Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Maya (Modeling and Animation)
Unity3d (Game Design)
HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Crystal Reports
Kyle is a graduate of the San Francisco Art Institute in the Media Arts and Animation Program. He has worked as a Game Designer for Electronic Arts, designing on games such as Nerf N-Strike, Nerf N-Strike Elite, both for the Wii, and a Sims 3 Expansion Pack for the PC.
Kyle has facilitated courses that range from 1-on-1 interactions to large scale groups of 100+ participants, including; live in person classes, webinar style classes online and live online full courses. He is consistently ranked top in reviews for each of the courses he teaches.
Some of the clients Kyle has provided training for include:
Brocade
Chevron
Genentech
Levi Strauss
PMI Mortgage Insurance
State Fund
Bank of the West
VISA
Walmart
and many more...
What Students have said about Kyle:
"Kyle was off the chart "GOOD""
"ONE OF THE BEST COURSES THAT I'VE HAD... (IN 12+ YEARS)."
"Awesome trainer because I'm computer "stupid" and he helped me understand it."
"Kyle Pew is very knowledgeable and presented information with exceptional skill."
Teaching Philosophy:
Kyle believes that student’s best learn through the application of real-life business situations through exercises. Allowing students to guide the class with their specific situations allows for the quickest and easiest adaptation to new technology and skills.
In His Spare Time:
Kyle enjoys spending time with his family (6 children). When he’s not busy entertaining his kids, you will find him cheering on his favorite hockey team, the San Jose Sharks, this is their year!