12.03 Maya 3D Modeling

We covered the basics of 3D modeling in Maya earlier in the course. Maya is a robust programs with many more features than could be covered in a semester course, but enough can be learned in a short time in order to create impressive forms, renders and animations.

Maya Basic Modeling Review

The videos below go over the Maya user interface and the basic polygon modeling tools. If you have not used Maya, this is a good place to start. For more introductory modeling techniques, refer to the earlier course module.

• Maya User Interface 
• Maya Polygon Modeling Tools 

Maya Intermediate Modeling Topics

Using Reference Imagery

• Maya Insert a Reference Image 
• Maya Import vs Reference 

Extruding

• Maya Extrude Tool 
• Extrude Nurbs Curve 
• Extrude Faces on a Curve 
• Local Translate Z vs Thickness 

Room Modeling

• Make a Window 

User Interface

• Delete History - Freeze Transformation 
• Archive Maya Scene 
• Maya Change Size of Tool 

Basic Character Modeling

• Maya Character Modeling Tutorial 

Maya Mash Network

• Model Field of Grass 

Modeling Object Examples

• Model a Coffee Cup 
• Model Disco Ball 
• Maya Model a Tennis Ball 
• Model a Soccer Ball 
• Model a Golf Ball 
• Model a Volleyball 

Maya Modeling Review Videos