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How to use the Autodesk Maya computer program; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video series.
There are 20 videos in this series:

How to use Autodesk Maya software; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to set up a project in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use 3D navigation in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use different types of geometry in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to create primitives in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to do basic transformations in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

Adding a solid shape to your Photoshop image is easy with the shape or rectangle tool. Learn to use the shape and rectangle tools in Photoshop CS3 in this free Photoshop tutorial video.

How to use vertexes and edges in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use faces in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use snapping in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use pivot points in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use sculpting geometry in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use subdivision surfaces in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use materials in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use image maps in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use UV mapping in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to render images in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use lighting in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to use basic animation in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

How to render movies in Maya; learn more about 3D modeling and animation software in this free instructional video.

Autodesk Maya is a 3D computer graphics and 3D modeling software used in the film, TV, computer and video game industries. The program has been used to animate popular cartoons like South Park and Futurama, as well as many popular video games, like the Sims, Prince of Persia, and the Tomb Raider series.
In this series of free video software tutorials you'll learn how to use Autodesk Maya. Expert Matt Nichols shows you how to use the various features of the program, starting with the basics: How to start a new project, how to add basic geometric shapes and transformations, how to use lighting, UV mapping and basic sculpting and rendering tips. Watch these free video tutorials and start learning how to use the industry standard in creating animation today!
Matt Nichols Matt Nichols is a freelance web and graphic designer. He creates sites for high profile clients and is considered an expert at all things internet related. Nichols is adept at many programs, including the Adobe suite of graphics applications. When he's not Photoshopping and designing he can be found surfing the far reaches of the web and learning about the newest technologies.dkdk
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