What you'll learn

After taking this course students will have the skills to build and design a custom stylized vehicle of thier choice
Student will learn how to create, name and add tools to a custom shelf in Maya
Student will learn how to extract a curve from the edge of objects
Students will be able to properly convert a nurb surface to the polygon object
Students will learn how to use and adjust the twist deformer
Student will learn to adjust the place of the pivot point
Student will explore the use of the Lattice deformer
Student will use a CV curves to build various profile shapes
Student will learn how to use the quad draw method in the modeling tool kit to build surface geometry
Student will learn how to use the "make live function" to add geometry to an existing surface

Course content

14 sections • 49 lectures • 8h 25m total length

Introduction1:47
This is an Introductory video to the course pointing out key elements used to create a final asset

Building the Containment Case dummy object5:07
In this video the student will add a simple object that the student will use as a framework for building a plane
Extract Curve from edges10:30
Using the simple object as a starting point, the student will extract a curve from the edge of the object to ensure the student is able to match the frame of the plane to the hull of the aircraft
Loft circles to form a surface7:29
In this video the student will properly build, create and convert a nurb surface into a polygon object which will be used as the plane’s fuselage
Editing the fuselage curves7:10
In this lesson the student will use the attached nurb curves to adjust and fine tune the shape of the fuselage

Clean up geometry and re-positioning our model4:15
In this tutorial the student will use Maya’s grid to reposition the model to assure proper alignment with future assets
Build the Nose Core7:24
In this video the student will use primitive geometry to build the plane’s Nose core
Build Nose core part 22:30
In this lesson the student will make adjustments to the nose core
Making Fan Blades9:35
In this tutorial the student will have a first look at the modeling deformer menu in which the student will
use the twist deformer to build the fan blade
Duplicating Fan Blades13:03
In this video, the student will learn to adjust the place of the pivot point and utilized the Duplicate Special menu to create an array of fan blades around a central location
Build Dummy Geo and Adjust the Fuselage14:47
In this lesson the student will explore the Lattice deformer which the student will use to redesign the shape of the nose core and fuselage
Build the Apu Exhaust12:14
In this tutorial the student will use a CV curve to build the profile shape of our APU exhaust , then use the revolve method to build the geometry
Clean up Fuselage part 111:40
In this video the student will make some minor adjustments to the fuselage front opening to ensure proper placement of the fan blades are ready for animation
Clean up the Fuselage part 23:11
In this lesson the student will make some minor adjustments to the fuselage rear opening to ensure the exhaust has proper placement

Build the Wing and Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment9:53
In this tutorial the student will explore the recently added modeling tool kit to build surface geometry for making the wing
Extrude the wing14:42
In this video the student will extrude the newly created surface geometry to extend out the wing and edit the flaps
Finishing the Horizontal Stabilizer9:47
In this lesson the student will continue to extrude the newly created surface geometry to extend out the stabilizer and edit the elevator
Constructing the wing to body Fairing21:17
In this video the student will utilize the make live function adding geometry to both the wing and the fuselage by means of the modeling tool kit
Building the Vertical Stabilizer and rudder14:42
Continuing to make use of the modeling tool kit, the student will use it to build the stabilizer and add geometry that will be responsible for stabilizing the plane

Editing the Fuselage13:27
In this tutorial the student will begin to restructure the geometry and make it ready for symmetry. The student will also begin the process of constructing the cockpit
Build the seat frame9:13
In this video the student will add geometry that will be used to construct a very basic seat frame
Building seat Cushion7:16
In this lesson the student will use a polygon cube to construct the seat cushion
Making the Dash board and gauges part 110:59
In this tutorial the student will use a set of polygon primitives to construct a gauges for the dashboard
Making the Dash board and gauges part 29:42
In this video the student will use Nurb curves to build a profile curve to create a switch for the dashboard
Making the Dash board and gauges part 38:33
In this lesson the student will use a cylinder primitive along with the bevel tool to create a button and bolts for the dashboard
Grouping gauge objects5:50
In this tutorial the student will place the dashboard objects in proper group placement for better maneuvering of the assets in the future
Constructing the Yoke24:35
In this video the student will start by placing the dashboard objects into position then duplicating the assets multiple times to randomly populate the dash. Then the student will finish by constructing a simple yoke for the plane
Constructing the windshield19:52
In this lesson the student will once again use the make live function to construct a form fitting windshield onto the fuselage

Create the exhaust stack11:39
In this tutorial the student will learn how to project and conform primitive geometry onto assets previously created
Extrude the exhaust pipe15:50
In this video the student will setup and use a Nurb curve to extrude a pipe like form from an extracted curve edge to create an exhaust pipe
Side view Mirror14:48
In this lesson the student will create a side view mirror for the plane

The Landing gear part 1 create landing gear bar6:18
In this video the student will build the landing gear cover
The Landing gear part 2 Build the Rim12:13
In this tutorial the student will use curves to build up the tire and rim for the landing gear
The Landing gear part 3 Revolve the wheel using curves8:41
In this video the student will continue with duplicating and merging the wheel assets together
The Landing gear part 4 rear wheel13:09
In this lesson the student will create the rear wheel attachment piece
The Landing gear part 5 rear wheel Attachment3:38
In this video the student will continue with the rear wheel placement

Requirements

Students must have Autodesk Maya 2018 student software
Students must have a basic knowledge of Autodesk Maya 2018 Interface
Students must have a basic knowledge of Autodesk Maya 2018 navigation

Description

This course covers alternative modeling techniques that can be used for constructing hard surface objects and environment assets. Students will gain primary knowledge to both new and traditional modeling tools found within Maya 2018 to produce virtually any 3D objects imagined. This course is for the "advanced beginner" a very basic understanding of Maya's modeling menu is required.

Audio "Reflections Across the Sky" by Scott Holmes

Who this course is for:

This course is NOT for a complete beginner. This is not an introductory course for Autodesk Maya 2018.
This course is for novice to intermediate user experience with Autodesk Maya 2018.
This course is for students that want to explore beyond Autodesk Maya 2018's traditional modeling tools

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Course content

Course Overview1 lecture • 2min

Manage a Maya Project File1 lecture • 6min

Setting up a Custom Shelf1 lecture • 5min

Building the Fuselage4 lectures • 30min

Build the Engine Intake and the APU Exhaust9 lectures • 1hr 19min

Creating the Wings5 lectures • 1hr 10min

Building the Cockpit9 lectures • 1hr 49min

Making the Engine Exhaust3 lectures • 42min

Adding plane accessories3 lectures • 23min

Making the Landing gear5 lectures • 44min

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