Lynda.com Maya 2011 New Features

Author: George Maestri
Duration (hr:min): 01:22
Released on: 5/13/2010
Exercise files: Yes
Software works on: Mac and Windows

Author George Maestri explores the significant and robust feature set in Maya 2011 that add functionality for its 3D workflows in Maya 2011 New Features. This course covers the addition of Bezier curves for NURBS modelers, the Connect Component and Spin Edge tools in the polygonal modeling mode, and rigging tools for character animation. Enhancements to rendering and special effects are also reviewed. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:

• Choosing colors with the Color Picker
• Using the new Shelf Editor
• Adjusting skin weights with color feedback with Paint Skin Weights
• Connecting characters to skeletons with Interactive Skin Bind
• Making object-level soft selections
• Constraining objects to polys
• Using the camera sequencer
• Exploring the Hypershade window improvements

Content:

Introduction - 01:35

    Welcome - 0:56 - 5.7 MB
    Using the exercise files - 0:39 - 0.6 MB

1. The New Maya Interface - 15:19

    Overview of the new Maya interface - 4:57 - 6.0 MB
    Working with tabbed windows in Maya - 3:05 - 5.0 MB
    Exploring the new Color Picker - 4:34 - 5.3 MB
    Using the new Shelf Editor - 2:43 - 3.1 MB

2. Modeling Tools - 19:38

    Working with Bezier curves - 6:27 - 9.1 MB
    Using the Connect Components tool - 4:00 - 6.9 MB
    Using the Spin Edge tool - 2:27 - 2.6 MB
    Soft selecting objects - 4:25 - 7.4 MB
    Exploring the Pinch Brush tool - 2:19 - 3.3 MB

3. Rigging Tools - 20:23

    Examining the new Smooth Bind features - 3:26 - 5.0 MB
    Using the Paint Skin Weights enhancements - 5:29 - 9.9 MB
    Working with the Interactive Skin tool - 5:14 - 8.4 MB
    Understanding new joint drawing styles - 3:44 - 6.1 MB
    Constraining objects to polys - 2:30 - 5.7 MB

4. Animation Tools - 12:47

    Using the Camera Sequencer - 6:49 - 9.4 MB
    Additions to the Curve Editor - 3:54 - 4.6 MB
    Working with multiple audio files - 2:04 - 2.7 MB

5. Rendering Tools - 12:44

    Reviewing the Hypershade Window improvements - 4:43 - 6.4 MB
    Using Viewport 2.0 - 4:56 - 5.5 MB
    Panning and zooming in 2D - 3:05 - 3.6 MB

Conclusion - 00:11

    Goodbye - 0:11 - 0.1 MB