Hard Surface Modelling in Maya

🚀 Hard Surface Modelling in Maya: Sculpt Your Imagination into 3D Reality 🎓

Course Headline: 🎨 Master the Art of Hard Surface Modelling within Maya, Ensuring Topology and Edge Flow Excellence.

Welcome to the World of Hard Surface Modeling! 🎉

Are you struggling to bring your hard surface ideas to life in Maya? Fear not! Dive into our comprehensive online course designed to elevate your modelling skills to new heights. With a focus on proper topology, edge flow, and realistic renderings, you'll transform from a beginner to a pro under the guidance of experienced instructor Abraham Leal.

Your Instructor: 👩‍💻

• Abraham Leal: With 11 years of industry experience and 7 years of teaching expertise, Abraham has honed his craft as a studio owner in Mexico. His passion for teaching and dedication to 3D art will be your compass through this transformative learning journey.

Course Benefits: 💎

By completing this course, you'll:

• Master hard surface modelling tools and techniques within Maya.
• Grasp the nuances of subdivision workflows for complex shapes.
• Learn to control edge flow for seamless models.
• Understand how to apply proper topology for robust and efficient designs.
• Set up materials that will make your models look professional.
• Perfect studio lighting techniques to highlight your creations.
• Render your models to showcase them at their best.

What You'll Learn: 📚

• Hard Surface Tools and Techniques: Unlock the potential of Maya's hard surface modelling capabilities.
• Subdivision workflow: Smooth out your designs with an effective subdivision approach.
• Edgeflow control: Direct edges to enhance the form and structure of your models.
• Proper Topology: Build a strong foundation for models that hold up under scrutiny.
• Material Setup: Create realistic materials to give life to your hard surface models.
• Studio Lightning: Master the art of lighting to make your renders pop.
• Rendering: Produce high-quality renders ready for presentation or production.

Course Projects: 🛠️

The course is structured into 6 chapters, starting with an introduction to essential concepts and tools. As you progress, each chapter tackles common objects encountered in professional projects, with a focus on techniques that can be applied broadly. The course culminates in preparing renders for all of your objects, which will be presented professionally.

Who is the Ideal Student: 🎯

This course is tailored for:

• Beginners: Those who are new to hard surface modelling and want to learn the correct workflow from the ground up.
• Intermediate Users: Artists looking to refine their approach and explore new methods for complex objects within Maya.

Who is Not the Ideal Student: ⚠️

This course is not intended for:

• Advanced Users: If you are already an expert in complex hard surface modelling, this course may not offer new insights beyond your current level of expertise.

What You Need to Start: 🛠️

• Basic Maya Interface Understanding: A foundational knowledge of the Maya interface is necessary to follow along.
• Maya Software: Ensure you have the latest version of Maya installed, along with Arnold (which comes integrated with Maya).
• PureRef Software: For viewing reference images, download and install Pureref, a free application that will aid in your modelling process.

Join Abraham Leal on this exciting journey into the realm of hard surface modelling within Maya. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course is your key to creating professional-grade models with confidence and flair! 🌟