3D and Animation Careers: First Steps
15mBeginner2015-02-16
Authors

George Maestri
Animation Director and Producer
Course details
Take your first step into the 3D animation pipeline. Animator and educator George Maestri reviews the software and processes involved in bringing 3D characters and scenes to life, including modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, and rendering with lights and cameras. He also explores visual effects and compositing. This course is a simple, concise overview that will help new artists and animators understand the full scope of the creative and technical challenges involved in 3D.
Skills covered
First Steps2D AnimationAnimation and Illustration
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Course overview
1. Getting Started with 3D and Animation
- 02 - The 3D pipeline and tools
- 03 - Modeling and sculpting objects
- 04 - Adding color and textures
- 05 - Rigging for animation
- 06 - Bringing objects to life through animation
- 07 - Rendering images and movies
- 08 - Visual effects and compositing
Conclusion
- 09 - Goodbye
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