本视频教程是由VFXlearning机构出品的Maya特效训练视频教程，VFXlearning Intro to Maya for Effects，时长：12小时，大小：3.64 GB，MP4高清视频格式，教程使用软件：Maya，作者：Luis Pages，语言：英语。

Maya 是目前世界上最为优秀的三维动画的制作软件之一，主要是为了影视应用而研发的，所以在出世后不久就在《精灵鼠小弟》、《恐龙》等这些大片中一展身手。除了影视方面的应用外Maya在三维动画制作，影视广告设计，多媒体制作甚至游戏制作领域都有很出色的表现。初识Maya 是目前世界上最为优秀的三维动画的制作软件之一，它是Alias|Wavefront公司在论坛1998年才推出的三维制作软件。虽然相对于其他老牌三维制作软件来说Maya还是一个新生儿，但Maya凭借其强大的功能，友好的用户界面和丰富的视觉效果，一经推出就引起了动画和影视界的广泛关注，成为顶级的三维动画制作软件。

VFXlearning Intro to Maya for Effects

In this fundamentals course we will study the main areas of Maya, focusing on giving you a solid understanding of the core concepts needed to begin training in the Maya Dynamics courses and Master Classes. This training series is oriented for students who have none or very little experience with Maya. We will cover all main areas of the application and its importance and usage for Effects Artists. This is not a course on a specific subject, the instructor will walk you through all the tools, procedures and techniques needed to get you up to speed using this powerful software.

This course will maintain the same structure as all of our other training. Students will be given assignments both individually and in groups to simulate the working environment while in production.

Topics Covered:

Projects, interface and navigation

Menus, Shelves, Windows

Poly / NURBS Modelling for Effects

Joints, Skeletons and Deformers

Principles of Animation

Basic MEL Expressions

UVs and Principles of Texturing

Shaders and Shading Networks

Cameras, Formats, Resolutions

Lighting Fundamentals

Rendering with Maya Software

Introduction to Dynamics