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Course: Advanced Maya Fur Menus
In this course we will explore the Maya Fur menu set and all of the advanced features tucked away in them.

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02/13/2010

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Run Time: 55 min. 16 sec.
Software: Maya 2010 and up

Course: Introduction to Maya Fur
In this series of lessons we'll explore the fascinating Maya Fur toolset.

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Run Time: 1 hrs. 38 min.
Software: Maya Unlimited or Maya 2010

Course: Maya Rendering Nodes Reference Library: Assorted
In this collection of lessons we will learn about a wide variety of useful Hypershade rendering nodes.

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Run Time: 1 hrs. 16 min.
Software: Maya (all versions)

Course: Maya Rendering Node Reference Library: General Utilities
In this course we will discuss Maya's General Utility Hypershade nodes

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Run Time: 1 hrs. 59 min.
Software: Maya (all versions)

Course: Advanced Compositing Workflows with Maya and After Effects
In this series of lessons, we will be taking you through the process of rendering your Maya scene into multiple passes, and using some advanced techniques for compositing these passes using Toxik.

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Run Time: 2 hrs. 28 min.
Software: Maya 2009 & After Effect CS4 and higher

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Introduction and project overview
This lesson will acquaint with the topics we will be learning about

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Run Time: 54 sec.
Software: Syflex 3.5, Maya 7

Modeling blend shapes
In this lesson we will learn how to create blendshapes using Duplicate and the Soft Mod Tool

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Run Time: 8 min. 44 sec.
Software: Maya 8 and up (Maya 2008 required for project files)

Course: Introduction to RenderMan for Maya 1.0
Learn to create cinematic-quality imagery and give your work a distinctive visual edge with 3 hours of project-driven training. Perfect for beginner to intermediate users.

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Run Time: 3 hrs. 3 min.
Software: Maya 7, RenderMan for Maya 1.0 or higher

Course: Using SyFlex in Maya
Easily learn SyFlex and begin creating various realistic simulations. Contains over 4 hours of project-driven training. Perfect for beginner to intermediate artists.

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Run Time: 4 hrs. 8 min.
Software: Syflex 3.5, Maya 7

Course: Introduction to Shave and a Haircut for Maya
Learn to style, texture, light, render, and dynamically drive hair using Shave and a Haircut for Maya. Contains over 3 hours of project-based training. Perfect for artists new to Shave and a Haircut for Maya.

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Run Time: 3 hrs. 8 min.
Software: Shave and a Haircut 4.5, Maya 8.5

Course: Maya Modeling Techniques: Automotive
Learn a production workflow to automotive modeling and a multitude of techniques that can be used for Film, Games, Commercials, and Automotive Design with 10 hours of project-driven training. Great for intermediate artists seeking fresh techniques.

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Run Time: 9 hrs. 52 min.
Software: Maya 8 or higher (Maya 8.5 required for project files)

Course: Introduction to RenderMan for Maya 2.0
Give your work a visual edge. Learn production tested techniques and begin creating cinematic-quality imagery using Pixar's award-winning technology. Contains nearly 6 hours of project-based training. Perfect for new and intermediate artists.

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Run Time: 4 hrs. 12 min.
Software: RenderMan for Maya 2.0

Course: Introduction to Animation in Maya
Learn the essentials of animation and creative methods for using Maya's animation tools. Contains over 5 hours of project-based training for aspiring animators and experienced artists seeking a refresher.

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Run Time: 5 hrs. 31 min.
Software: Maya 8 and up (Maya 2008 required to open project files)

Course: HDRI Workflow with Maya and Photoshop
Learn the fundamentals of High Dynamic Range Imaging and a proven workflow to creating and using HDR Images for a multitude to scenarios and projects. Contains over 2 hours of project-driven training for artists learning the creative and technical processes of HDRI and image-based lighting.

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Run Time: 2 hrs. 22 min.
Software: Maya 8.0 or higher, Photoshop CS2 or higher

Course: Pipeline Development with Maya and XNA
Learn the fundamental workflow for next-gen game development and innovative techniques for seamlessly integrating Maya and XNA for game creation. Contains nearly 5 hours of project-based training for technical artists learning the methods of creating game content using XNA and Maya.

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Run Time: 4 hrs. 54 min.
Software: XNA Game Studio 2.0, Maya 2008

Course: Flash and Maya Integration
Learn an innovative workflow to exporting, rendering, and publishing data and creative techniques for seamlessly integrating Flash and Maya for presenting 3D assets and animations on the web. Contains over 2.5 hours of project-based training for technical artists using Flash and Maya.

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Run Time: 2 hrs. 45 min.
Software: Flash CS3, Maya 2008 and up, ColladaMaya plugin and PaperVision3D component (both free)

Course: Introduction to mental ray in Maya 2009
Start seeing better results. Learn practical workflows to simulating physically accurate lighting and rendering various surface types and gain a comprehensive overview of the high performance tools and new features of mental ray in Maya 2009. Contains nearly 4 hours of project-based training and step-by-step recipes for new artists.

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Run Time: 3 hrs. 44 min.
Software: Maya 2009 and up

Course: mental ray Nodes Online Reference Library
Easily learn nearly every mental ray node available in Maya using a non-linear approach and practical projects. Gain complete understanding of how each node works and best practices to utilize for attaining desired results and save time. Contains 116 video lessons with scene files and over 9 hours of self-paced training. A perfect online reference for any artist using mental ray and Maya.

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Run Time: 10 hrs. 31 min.
Software: Maya 2008 and up

Course: Introduction to Maya 2009
Discover over 9 hours of project-based training to learn the fundamentals of modeling, texturing, rigging, animating, dynamics, lighting, and rendering in Maya. Taught by four Digital-Tutors instructors, each teaching their core areas of expertise to provide an essential guide to utilizing the powerful tools available in Maya. Ideal for new and beginning artists.

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Run Time: 9 hrs. 26 min.
Software: Maya 2009 and up