Maya Courses and Certifications

FlippedNormals

Ultimate Guide to Clean Scenes in Maya

Learn to clean and organize Maya models for production pipelines by fixing transforms, normals, naming, grouping, topology, UVs, render settings, and scene structure.

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

mario @ elementza

Topology Workflow and 3D Modeling in Maya - Creating Shapes and Details

Master essential topology techniques and 3D modeling workflows in Maya, from basic shape creation to intricate microdetail development for hard surface modeling.

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

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

3D Modeling a Little Robot Character in Maya - Hard Surface Tutorial

Master the art of creating an adorable robot character using Maya's hard surface modeling techniques, from basic shapes to a finished model ready for texturing, rigging, and animation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Game Dev Academy

Maya Motion Path Animation Tutorial

Master Maya motion path animation by creating a flying plane sequence, combining path-based movement with keyframe techniques and camera animation for dynamic 3D scenes.

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

Animator's Journey

Autodesk Maya Course - 3D Modeling Essentials

A beginner-focused Autodesk Maya course that teaches polygonal modeling through hands-on projects including a Ghostbuster trap, doors, and cords.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Animator's Journey

How to Create Robotic Arms in Maya

Model, rig, animate, shade, and render robotic tentacle arms in Maya, connecting them to a character for a finished scene.

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

Animator's Journey

Autodesk Maya Animation Course: Animate 3D Data Visualization

Learn to animate a 3D data visualization in Maya, from creating and rigging data lines through shading, camera animation, and After Effects compositing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

Create a New York Subway Entrance in Maya - Day 1: Modeling

Learn to model a game-ready New York subway entrance prop in Autodesk Maya with expert guidance from lead video game artist Ron Davey.

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

Envato Tuts+

Create a Dynamic Shattering Text Animation in Maya

Learn techniques for efficient and reliable text shattering effects in Maya, exploring various methods to create dynamic animations with improved workflow and versatility.

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

FlippedNormals

Introduction to Lighting in Arnold for Maya

Learn essential lighting techniques in Arnold for Maya, covering directional, point, spot, area, HDRI, and mesh lights. Applicable to various 3D software packages.

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

mario @ elementza

Custom UI and Hotkeys Setup Guide for Maya

Master essential Maya hotkeys and UI customization for faster, more efficient 3D modeling workflows and improved productivity in your digital art creation process.

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

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Rigging and Animation with Human IK in Maya 2024

Master rigging and animation fundamentals in Maya 2024 through hands-on practice with a robot model, covering IK/FK systems, weight painting, and essential animation techniques to create dynamic character movements.

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

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Robot Character Hard Surface 3D Modeling in Maya 2024

Master hard surface modeling in Maya through creating a robot character, focusing on box modeling, booleans, and topology techniques for game-ready results.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Creating a Low Poly Sword in Maya - From Concept Art to Game Asset

Master the creation of a low-poly sword game asset in Maya, from concept art to final model, including UV mapping, 2K texturing, and optimal topology using Quad Draw tools.

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

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Low Poly Sci-Fi Mech Game Asset Modeling in Maya - Hard Surface Tutorial

Learn to create a low-poly sci-fi mech game asset in Maya through step-by-step modeling techniques, from basic shapes to complex details - perfect for beginners starting their 3D modeling journey.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video