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Animation Tips in Maya

by Mark Masters

This course will teach you vital tips and techniques for speeding up your workflow, and learn about the various tools in Maya that can help you create even better animations. Software required: Maya.

What you'll learn

Animation is a complex process and learning helpful tips that can improve your animation and speed up your workflow is invaluable. In this course, Animation Tips in Maya, you'll learn vital tips and techniques for speeding up our workflow, and learn about the various tools in Maya that can help you create even better animations. First, you'll explore how to properly create an animation cycle. Next, you'll discover how to animate with constraints and learn about an animator friendly constraint setup. Finally, you'll cover industry workflow techniques for breathing more life into a character. By the end of this course, you'll have a better understanding when it comes to animating in Maya. Software required: Maya.

About the author

Mark started out with an interest in animation at an early age, and it eventually transformed into a passion for the subject. Mark made an impact on the industry quickly, working for Pluralsight (Digital-Tutors) as an Animation and Rigging Instructor. After his time at Pluralsight, he joined Steelehouse Productions as a 3D Animator, where he worked on a wide range of projects. Currently, he is working as an animator on the popular children's series Floogals for NBC Sprouts. Apart from that, he's... more

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