About Course
This course covers everything you need to know about 3D character animation in Maya. From modeling and rigging to advanced animation techniques, you'll learn how to create professional-quality animated characters. The course includes hands-on projects with a focus on real-world applications.
Learn 3D character animation in Maya from the basics to advanced techniques, including modeling, rigging, and animating characters.
Requirements
- ✓Basic understanding of 3D modeling and animation concepts.
- ✓Maya software installed on your computer.
- ✓Willingness to learn advanced animation techniques in Maya.
Course Curriculum
Section 1: Introduction
1. Introduction to Advance Animation Course
2. Storyboarding and Art Design
3. Creating a Project in Maya
Section 2: Preparing Location
4. Street and Road Modelling
5. Texturing Building
Assessment Exercise-01
Section 3: Character Modeling and Rigging
6. Finalizing Street Location
7. Rigging Human Character with HumanIK
Assessment Exercise-02
Section 4: Character Modeling and Rigging Part 02
8. Human Character Modeling
9. Human Face Rigging
Assessment Exercise-03
Section 5: Character Modeling and Rigging Part 03
10. Modeling Monster Character
11. Modeling Monster Teeth and Jaw
Assessment Exercise-04
Section 6: Character Modeling and Rigging Part 04
12. Creating Monster Eyes
13. Rigging Monster Character
Assessment Exercise-05
Section 7: Character Modeling and Rigging Part 05
14. Correcting the Skin Issues
15. Creating Monster Face Blendshapes
16. Creating Monster Face Rigging Controls
Assessment Exercise-06
Section 8: Character Modeling and Rigging Part 06
17. Monster Face Rigging Controls Part 2
18. Monster Face Rigging Controls Part 3
Assessment Exercise-07
Section 9: Correcting Issues and Setting Scenes
19. Scene Setup
20. Correcting Human Rigging Issues
Assessment Exercise-08
Section 10: Correcting Issues and Setting Scenes Part 02
21. Correcting Monster Face Rigging Issues
22. Correcting Monster Rig Issues
Assessment Exercise-09
Section 11: Correcting Issues and Setting Scenes Part 03
23. Re-Rigging Monster
24. Skinning Monster with Rig - Part 1
Assessment Exercise-10
Section 12: Correcting Issues and Setting Scenes Part 04
25. Skinning Monster with Rig - Part 2
26. Connecting Monster Mouth and Eyes
Assessment Exercise-11
Section 13: Animation of Each Scene and Shots
27. Importing References
28. Blocking Motion Part 1
Assessment Exercise-12
Section 14: Animation of Each Scene and Shots Part 02
29. Creating Walk Motion of Human Scene 1 Shot 1
30. Monster Walk Motion
Assessment Exercise-13
Section 15: Animation of Each Scene and Shots Part 03
31. Monster Walk, Run, and Roar
32. Monster Walk, Run, and Roar Part 2
Assessment Exercise-14
Section 16: Animation of Each Scene and Shots Part 04
33. Correcting Walk Motion Using Graph Editor
34. Creating Traffic Using LowPoly Vehicles
Assessment Exercise-15
Section 17: Animation of Each Scene and Shots Part 05
35. Motion Path Animation of Traffic Vehicles
36. Akbar Scared Motion
Assessment Exercise-16
Section 18: Advanced Character Animation Setup
37. Advanced Maya SP Textures and Shaders Explained
38. Create a Custom Human IK Rig - Human IK Rigging in Maya
Assessment Exercise-17
Section 19: Advanced Character Animation Setup Part 02
39. Rigging Character with Human IK Rig Tool in Maya
40. Face Rigging in Maya Using Blendshapes with Custom
Assessment Exercise-18
Section 20: Advanced Character Animation Setup Part 03
41. Animation Scene Setup in Maya - Prepare Scene for
42. Character Animation by Shots and Scenes with Sound Mixing
Assessment Exercise-19
Section 21: Advanced Character Animation Setup Part 04
43. Animating Human Characters with Dope Sheet and Scene
44. Pose-to-Pose Character Animation with Sound Overlay
Assessment Exercise-20
Section 22: Final Exam
Final Exam
What You Will Learn
- ✓Master the fundamentals of Maya interface and tools.
- ✓Create and rig 3D character models for animation.
- ✓Learn advanced animation techniques like walk cycles and facial expressions.
- ✓Understand the use of rigging tools like HumanIK in Maya.
- ✓Create and animate realistic characters, including monsters and humans.
- ✓Learn how to animate scenes, add sound, and use the graph editor for precision.
- ✓Build a portfolio of animated character projects to showcase your skills.