Autodesk Arnold Courses and Certifications

J Hill

How to Render the Best Hair in CG - Arnold Tutorial

Learn to create high-quality XGen hair renders in Arnold using custom hair materials, procedural variation, ramps, gradients, and color maps.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Fundamentals & Scene Setup

Light cinematic scenes in Maya: control Arnold rendering samples, set up lights and cameras, apply substance materials, and add depth of field and LUTs.

• Coursera
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

FlippedNormals

Introduction to Maya - Quick Start Guide

A fast, fundamentals-first tour of Maya’s workspace, modeling, animation, materials, lighting, and Arnold rendering for 3D users new to the software.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

J Hill

How I Made Myself in 3D - Commentary - Zbrush + Arnold

A project breakdown of creating a 3D self-portrait, from ZBrush sculpting and Maya scene building to photographic Arnold lighting and rendering.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

PixelAffair

Cinema 4D Scene Nodes for Motion Graphics: Distribution and Cloning - Part 2

Master Cinema 4D Scene nodes for motion graphics, exploring volume distribution, object grouping, cloning techniques, and color inheritance using closest point and point info nodes for Redshift and Arnold rendering.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Depth of Field in Maya Using Arnold Renderer

Master cinematic depth of field effects in Maya using Arnold Renderer, from camera setup to achieving professional-quality renders with precise focus control.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

How to Render Animations in Maya - From PlayBlast to Arnold Renderer

Master Maya animation rendering through different methods including PlayBlast, Maya Software, Hardware, and Arnold, plus learn to import sequences into Adobe Premiere with transparent backgrounds.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Painting and Rendering: ZBrush to Maya Workflow for 3D Character Models

Master PolyPaint techniques in ZBrush and create stunning renders in Maya with Arnold. Learn masking, polygroup methods, and seamless export workflow for high-quality character visualization.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Modeling and Rendering a Sci-Fi Drone in Maya

Master 3D modeling in Maya by creating a sci-fi drone from scratch, focusing on proper topology techniques and Arnold material rendering for professional-quality results.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Creating a Stylized 70s TV in Maya with Animated Static Effects

Master the creation of a stylized 70s TV with animated static effects in Maya, using essential modeling techniques and Arnold materials while exploring efficient lighting setups without UV mapping.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

PBR Texturing Tutorial in Substance Painter

Master PBR texturing in Substance Painter through hands-on practice with a robot model, covering smart materials, custom textures, normal mapping, and emission channels for game-ready assets.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Stylized Character Creation - From ZBrush to Maya with Arnold Renderer

Master the complete workflow of creating stylized characters - from ZBrush sculpting and polypainting to final rendering in Maya with Arnold, elevating your 3D character design skills.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Creating and Rendering 3D Characters in ZBrush and Maya - Step by Step Tutorial

Master 3D character creation from sculpting in ZBrush to final rendering in Maya, covering geometry extraction, polypainting, lighting setup, and Arnold materials for professional-quality results.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

3D Modeling and Animation for Beginners - Maya Tutorial

Master Maya's essential tools to create, rig, and animate a charming character while learning modeling, Arnold materials, lighting setup, and rendering fundamentals.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

3D Modeling Cartoon Sneakers in Maya 2023 - Beginner Tutorial

Learn to create stylized cartoon sneakers in Maya using basic modeling techniques and Arnold rendering - perfect for 3D modeling beginners.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video