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Maya 2018 Animation Fundamentals

In this in-depth step-by-step course you'll learn the ins and outs of Maya 2018's powerful and intuitive animation tools. Software required: Maya 2018.

Mark Masters - Pluralsight course - Maya 2018 Animation Fundamentals
by Mark Masters
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What you'll learn

Get up and running with Animation in Maya. In this course, Maya 2018 Animation Fundamentals, you'll learn about Maya 2018 animation fundamentals. First, you'll start by learning the number one concept for any animator to understand, the timeline and setting keyframes. Next, you'll dive into some of Maya 2018's unique features like the Time Editor and the MASH Animation Toolset. Finally, you'll learn about the brand new feature to Maya 2018 the RV player, making previewing animations much faster and intuitive. By the end of the course, you'll have a strong knowledge of Maya's Animation tools. Ares- Tiger-Bot model created and provided by Jay Choi. Ranger model created and provided by Ethan Snell. Software required: Maya 2018.

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Mark Masters - Pluralsight course - Maya 2018 Animation Fundamentals
Mark Masters

Mark started out with an interest for animation at a young 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. Currently, he is working as an animator on the popular children's series Floogals for NBC Sprouts.

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