INTRO to MAYA
3 DAYS • $700

In this three day course, you will learn the building blocks of Maya:

Day 1:

• ins and outs of the Maya interface
• model a scene with polygons and NURBS

Day 2:

• create a simple rig for an object from your modeled scene
• learn setting keys for an animation
• create an animation using keys and the trax editor

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Day 3:

• learn about materials, lights & cameras
• create materials and lights for your modeled scene
• render out an animation of the scene

LIGHTING and RENDERING IN MENTAL RAY: An application of lighting and lighting theory in Maya.
1 DAY • $199

In this one day course, you will learn how to light and render in Mental Ray - both with control and efficiency. This class will step through the basics of lights, materials and lighting theory, then delve into a lighting exercise.

All attendees will be given a modeled scene which will be lit and shaded until a final render is complete.

Some familiarity with Maya is required.

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You will:

• become familiar with light and material properties
• beome familiar with Mental Ray's attributes and how they effect render times
• bring a modeled 3d scene to a lit and shaded render

For information on any of our training courses, please call Steve Berge at 800-875-0025.