Maya & Unreal: Complete Guide to Fast 3D Animation & Rigging

🎓 Course Headline: From Beginners to Pros: Autodesk Maya & Unreal Engine, Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Unity, Game Development, & Design

Hello and a warm welcome to all our aspiring artists and animators! 🎬✨

Dive into Class Creative’s Comprehensive Guide to Maya & Unreal Engine: A Complete Guide to Fast 3D Animation & Rigging – your ultimate journey from novice to expert in the realm of 3D character creation and animation for games!

Course Overview:

In this foundation course, we will delve into the core competencies of Character Rigging for games, with a focus on utilizing Autodesk Maya, which is the gold standard in 3D animation software. While our primary emphasis is on Unreal Engine, the skills you learn here are universally applicable across other game engines like Unity.

What You'll Learn:

• Maya Fundamentals: Get acquainted with the Maya interface and lay a solid foundation for your 3D projects.
• Joint Placement & Theory: Master the art of placing joints correctly and understand the science behind them.
• Skinning & Weights: Learn how to create proper skinning and manage weight distributions for realistic character movements.
• Character Setup: Grasp the theory behind the ideal rig pose to ensure your characters are set up for success in their animations.
• Unreal Engine’s A.R.T. Rigging Tools: Explore Autodesk Maya's integration with Unreal Engine's Animation Rigging Toolset (ART).
• Hotkeys & Efficient Animation: Discover hotkeys that will speed up your animation and rigging process, enhancing your workflow.
• Rigging for Animation: Understand the step-by-step process of preparing your custom character for smooth and efficient animation.
• Keyframe Animation: Learn to animate with keyframes to create professional walk cycles and other animations.
• Exporting to Unreal Engine: Get hands-on experience exporting your rigged character and animations into the Unreal Engine.

📝 Important Notes:

• The course does not provide a custom character mesh but utilizes the Advanced Skeleton Mannequin rig for Maya 2022, which is suitable for any character. Python 2 support is required for ART tools.
• We now offer support for the latest versions of Maya with an provided Advanced Skeleton Unreal Mannequin rig for those not using the ART Mannequin rig.

Software Utilized:

• Autodesk Maya: The industry leader in 3D animation and modeling.
• Unreal Engine’s A.R.T. Toolset: Specialized tools within Unreal that facilitate the rigging process with Maya.
• Unreal Game Engine: The cutting-edge engine where you'll bring your creations to life.

Why Choose Class Creatives?

• Accredited Instruction: Led by a university level accredited animation instructor with over 15 years of professional experience at top-tier gaming studios like Naughty Dog, Insomniac, Guerilla Games, Sucker Punch, Google, and Disney.
• Real World Expertise: Our instructors have worked on a variety of projects ranging from complex hyper-realistic characters to diverse rigging needs for multiple styles and productions at Disney and Google.

Who is this course for?

• Beginners: Ideal for those new to 3D character rigging and animation, offering a structured learning experience to guide you through the essentials.
• Professionals: A chance for seasoned veterans to refine their skills and keep up with industry standards and new workflows.

Your Learning Path:

• If you're just starting out, follow our structured course outline from start to finish to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the 3D character creation process.
• Advanced users can jump straight into specific areas that interest them or complement their existing skill set.

We encourage all learners to engage with the material as outlined by our instructors to fully grasp every aspect of character rigging and animation. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, there's something new for everyone in this course. 🌟

Join us on this exciting journey into the world of 3D character rigging and animation with Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine! Let's create, animate, and innovate together! 🚀✨