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Pluralsight – Parallel-friendly Rigging in Maya 2018
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Parallel Evaluation mode was first introduced in Maya 2016 to increase animation performance through parallel processing and GPU acceleration. Maya 2018 continues to enhance parallel performance with various improvements, including the expansion of GPU supported nodes. In this course, Parallel-friendly Rigging in Maya 2018, you’ll learn Parallel Evaluation, build a parallel-friendly rig, and provide performance debugging techniques. First, you’ll discover how Maya’s Parallel Evaluation is computed in comparison to DG Evaluation. Next, you’ll learn to apply knowledge into prototyping a parallel-friendly rig. Finally, you’ll explore some performance debugging techniques. By the end of this course, you’ll have a better understanding of Parallel Rigging. Software required: Maya 2018. [Read more…]

Udemy – Maya 2018 VFX – Learn to create Visual effects using Maya
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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! [Read more…]