Introduction to the Creation of Characters and 3D Modelling with Maya
A course by Cecilia Meade , Illustrator and 3D Artist
Learn to bring your characters from paper to a new dimension
Learn to bring your characters from paper to a new dimension
Cecy Meade–illustrator and designer specializing in the creation of characters–knows how to evolve her work on paper to give her characters a new dimension thanks to 3D modeling. In this course, she teaches you how to convert your illustrated characters into 3D characters using Autodesk Maya so that you can use them in all kinds of digital or printed projects.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 12 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (118)
- 2,087 students
- 18 lessons (2h 43m)
- 12 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
MayaWhat is this course's project?
Design 3D characters from your own drawings, illustrations, and sketches.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for illustrators, designers, cartoonists, and anyone interested in getting started in the world of 3D or who wants to give a new dimension to their creations on paper.
Requirements and materials
It is only necessary to have basic knowledge of drawing. It is not essential to have previous knowledge of 3D design, since Cecy takes care of explaining all the tools step by step.
As far as materials go, you need a computer with Blender and Unity installed.
Reviews
A course by Cecilia Meade
From the start of her career, Cecy Meade has focused primarily on creating two-dimensional characters. However, it didn't take long for her to look for new ways to experiment with new supports such as patches, stuffed animals, sculptures, etc., and that's when she started flirting with 3D design and printing.
This new discipline opened up a new world of creative and professional possibilities that has allowed her to develop products based on her characters and market her own brand. In addition, there are many clients who have decided to collaborate with her to make all kinds of products and projects based on her creations, such as books, video games, apps, toys, etc.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Birth of a character
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Leaving the comfort zone
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Creating a character
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U3
Learning the Maya interface
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Knowing the Autodesk Maya tool
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How to customize the bar
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Principles of modeling - Part 1
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Principles of modeling - Part 2
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U4
Character modeling
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Accommodating views
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Starting to model - Part 1
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Starting to model - Part 2
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Starting to model - Part 3
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Details and accessories - Part 1
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Details and accessories - Part 2
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Creating a world
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U5
Light and color
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Color and lighting
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Render
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Other uses and commercial applications
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to character creation and 3D modeling with Maya
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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vicdelao
Excelente curso para iniciarte en el mundo del modelado 3D con Autodesk Maya, muy didáctico y agradable experiencia. Recomendado.
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yeseniagarcia_arteaga1
El curso es excelente para principiantes, los videos son muy claros y no te confundes, me va gustando muchísimo ¡Lo recomiendo!
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leindeleon
Great curse, very well explained!
adriano2793
Buen curso para iniciar y conocer bien el programa
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mfrik7
Aun que falta explicar mas a detalle algunas herramientas, me parece un muy buen curso para comenzar y practicar, mi recomendación seria que en el material incluyeran los comandos de los atajos de las herramientas en un pdf
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