Create animated avatars with MASH for Maya

🎉 Course Title: Create Animated Avatars with MASH for Maya 🎓

Headline: Dive into the World of Dynamic Simulations and Stylized Animations!

Course Overview:

MASH is a revolutionary plugin within Maya that transforms motion graphics and visual effects with its procedural system. It's time to harness its power to breathe life into pre-rigged animated characters. 🎞️✨

In this course, we'll explore the art of creating dynamic, simulation-based animations using MASH in conjunction with motion capture data. No prior experience with modelling, rigging, or motion capture is necessary—we're focusing on integrating MASH into your workflow for some innovative animation techniques.

What You'll Learn:

• How to access and utilize pre-rigged materials from various sources. 🛠️
• A comprehensive workflow for creating animated avatars from scratch.
• The rendering process tailored for our avatars, ensuring they look their best on screen.
• Alternative methods to craft unique and eye-catching animated avatars.
• Utilizing the 'trails' utility to add a dynamic touch to your animations.
• Advanced distribution and lighting techniques to elevate your simulations to new heights.

Course Breakdown:

Lesson 1 – Accessing Pre-Rigged Materials 🗃️

• A walkthrough of accessing pre-rigged materials from two different sources.

Lesson 2 – Avatar 1 🚀

• Introduction to the MASH workflow for animated avatars.

Lesson 3 – Avatar 1 - Rendering 🖌️

• Running through the rendering process, ensuring your avatar stands out.

Lesson 4 – Avatar 2 👥

• Exploring alternative techniques for creating diverse animated avatars.

Lesson 5 – Avatar 3 🌟

• Utilizing the 'trails' utility to add a dynamic effect to your animations.

Lesson 6 - Avatar 4 ✨

• Covering advanced distribution and lighting techniques for extraordinary simulations.

Project Task (Assignment) 🏆

• A hands-on assignment that encapsulates the skills and techniques you've learned throughout the course. We can't wait to see your unique creations!

Your Journey in Animation:

Join instructor Jonathon Parker on this exciting adventure into the realm of animated avatars with MASH for Maya. This course is designed to be engaging, informative, and above all, fun! 🎈

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced animator looking to expand your skill set, this course will equip you with the knowledge to create dynamic simulations that will make your animated avatars stand out.

Don't forget: The final assignment is where you put it all together. It's your chance to showcase what you've learned and push your creative boundaries. We can't wait to see your project come to life!

So, are you ready to animate with MASH? Let's get started! 🌟