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Maya 2018 VFX - Learn to create Visual effects using Maya (Udemy.com)

Learn the fundamentals of VFX by creating a realistic model and composite it into background footage using Nuke

Created by: Bhaumik Patel

Last updated July 2018

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What you will learn

  • Learn the VFX pipleline for a shot
  • Matchmove or track a cameras motion in Matchmover
  • Basic hard surface modeling
  • Look development using Maya and Arnold renderer
  • Composite using Nuke

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Course Description

In this intermediate level course, you will be taken through a VFX shot from start to finish by creating a crashed spaceship complete with CGI smoke!
Start by matching the movement of your real camera in the computer using Autodesk Matchmover which is available for FREE.
You will then model your spaceship using the industry standard Maya 2018 and unwrap the objects UVs so you can create textures.
You will then go on to light your shot to match the background using the industry standard Arnold renderer which is included in Maya 2018.
Finally you will output render passes using Arnold AOVs and Maya render setup, and composite them together using the industry standard compositor Nuke to make your final shot.
This course is designed to give you as much information as possible for you to create your own shots using the same workflow.
Take this course today to start creating photorealistic VFX shots!Who this course is for:
  • Anyone who wants to add a model made in the computer to video footage
  • Anyone who wants to create smoke in Maya
  • Anyone one who wants to get into the VFX industry
  • Anyone who wants to composite Computer graphics into live action footage

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Instructor Details

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Bhaumik is a visual effects artist and bestselling instructor with 16 years of experience in computer graphics. Four of those years were spent creating and teaching courses at Escape Studios. He spent the early part of his career in the games industry as an animator and rigger. Later he moved into the visual effects industry working on commercials, TV, VR and Film visual effects.

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4.4

231 ratings on Udemy

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Hij weet waar hij over praat

Bhaumik offers a unique blend of considerable experience in the field and current knowledge of the latest versions (Maya 2018, Matchmover) to give you a full view of the VFX fundamentals covered by this course. Excellent course and highly recommended.

the best one ever i learned

Yes it is.

The program required for this course (Matchmover) DOES NOT EXIST anymore!

Muy buen instructor

Esse curso pra mim vai ser a o inicio de um excelente profissional. Quero aproveitar o máximo para conseguir grandes resultados.

Do NOT purchase this course as it will be a waste of time. MatchMover, which is a program used for this course, isn't available anymore anywhere (for MAC users and Windows). This course needs to be updated. I wanted to start this and was extremely disappointed. Courses that teach you programs that don't even EXIST anymore shouldn't be allowed on this site. Whats the point?

Right off the bat, this course is exceptionally user-friendly and informative. The instructor explains everything in a very in-depth manner without any confusion. Would absolutely recommend to anyone with beginner to mid-level understanding of the included programs.

amazing course thanks

Very detailed step-by-step. Clear and concise.

excellent course.Perfect!

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Overall Score : 88 / 100