cmiVFX Releases New MAYA AFTER EFFECTS - RAPID PRIMER
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Princeton, NJ (April 1st, 2013)‚ cmiVFX has released their first video of the brand new MAYA AFTER EFFECTS - RAPID PRIMER. This course introduces viewers to the Autodesk Maya and Adobe After Effects pipeline workflow. Step by step we will build this happy little scene, from scratch. Within Maya we'll touch on multiple subjects such as modeling, UV mapping, building complex shaders, using different deformers, rigging, lighting and animating. More, we'll learn how to set up multiple render passes. Later on, how to use and compose them, setting up our render settings and all in a linear workflow. In After effects we'll compose all the render passes and learn how to use the ever popular Trapcode Particular plugin to enrich are scene. We will touch on color correction, faking a shallow depth of filed, and whole lot of tips and tricks that would give our scene that final polished look. This course was made for beginners, and as such the workflow is presented in an easy pace, with comprehensive descriptions and explanations which are given every step of the way. The instructor, Ran Ben Avraham, will make sure you understand the reason behind the actions.
VIMEO TEASER
https://vimeo.com/63096505/
Short Description
This courseware is intended to quick start Maya and After Effects newbies. Giving you the tools to find your first steps in the CG and Motion Design world. Throughout this course Ran Ben Avraham will introduce you to a large variety of Maya and After effects tools and technics. Giving you a solid base to not only copycat the workflow, but to understand and assimilate this workflow into your feature work.
NOTICE TO VIEWERS:
(This course is intended for abject beginners. Noobs are welcome! This course includes portions covering commercial plugins. Free alternatives are offered for in each instance.)