Cynematik

INTENSIVE Animation Class using Maya

Next week, I’ll be teaching an animation intensive for people who would like to learn Autodesk (formerly Alias) Maya, the leading software used by filmmakers, gamers and virtual reality modellers. By the end of the week, attendees will be able to model in all three types of geometry—polygons (typically used in gaming), NURBs (primarily for filmmaking) and Subdivision Surfaces (complex modeling). Emphasis is on real-world uses and applications of the software. If you have an interest or know someone who might want to take advantage of this opportunity, email CYNEMATIK at Cox dot Net.

DETAILS:
Date: Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 16
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Place: Scottsdale
SPACE IS LIMITED
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:
Laptop computer
3-Button Mouse (an absolute must)
Notebook, pencil, pen

Tentative Schedule

Day 1
Maya Interface, Tools and Menus
Model aircraft using polygon geometry
Apply surface color, texture and insignia
Keyframe animate flight path, Render movie

Day 2
Maya Channel Box and Attribute Editors
Model objects using NURBs
Revolve command to create chess pieces
Loft command to shape hills and mountains
Planar command to build log cabin
Apply surface materials & textures
Render stills

Day 3
Maya Hypergraph and Hypershader
BiRail command to build NURBs car
Apply surface color and insignia
Use path animation
Create background, Render

Day 4
Model creature using polygon geometry for gaming
Apply organic surface texture using Brush command
Create skeleton joints and rig creature
Walk cycle and Animate

Day 5
Dynamics in Maya
Build Rube Goldberg device
Animate using all methods
Render final movie