Introduction to Maya – 4-Month Course

Course Duration: 4 Months
Mode: Online / Offline
Level: Beginner

Month 1: Getting Started with Maya

Understanding the Maya interface and navigation
Basic viewport controls and hotkeys
Introduction to 3D modeling concepts
Creating and manipulating objects (Move, Rotate, Scale)
Understanding Maya’s Outliner and Attribute Editor
Basics of NURBS and Polygon modeling

Month 2: Modeling & Texturing

Polygon modeling techniques (Extrude, Bevel, Bridge)
Creating basic 3D assets and environments
UV unwrapping and texturing fundamentals
Applying materials using Maya’s Hypershade
Introduction to procedural textures
Working with displacement and normal maps

Month 3: Lighting, Shading & Animation Basics

Introduction to Maya’s lighting system
Three-point lighting setup and HDRI environment
Introduction to Arnold Renderer
Basics of keyframe animation and timeline usage
Creating simple object animations
Working with animation curves in the Graph Editor

Month 4: Rendering & Final Project

Advanced rendering techniques with Arnold
Setting up cameras and depth of field
Rendering still images and turntable animations
Introduction to dynamics (basic particles and physics)
Final project: Creating a fully modeled, textured, and lit 3D scene
Portfolio presentation and industry tips

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Brajesh Kumar

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19 Years of Experience

I am a seasoned Animation and VFX professional with 20 years of industry experience, having worked with top studios such as ScanlineVFX, MPC, DNEG, Technicolor, The Mill, and many more. Throughout my career, I have contributed to high-profile projects, including Aquaman 2, Mission: Impossible 6, Cats, Black Adam, Blue Beetle, Maleficent, and several others. My expertise lies in lighting, compositing, and cinematic visuals, with extensive knowledge of industry-standard tools like Autodesk Maya, V-Ray, Nuke, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine.

Passionate about mentoring and training aspiring artists, I am dedicated to sharing my experience through structured courses that provide hands-on learning and industry insights. My goal is to help students build successful careers in CG, VFX, and compositing by equipping them with the technical skills and industry knowledge required to excel in the field.