Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video I'll show you how to Get Maya 2023 for free. Maya is industry leading 3D modelling and animation software and is very expensive. Because it costs so much Autodesk offer a FREE educational license so you can learn how to use Maya 2023 as a student. I will take you through the process of setting up an account and downloading Maya 2023 onto your own PC (or Mac).

AUTODESK EDUCATION SITE
autodesk.com/education/home

MAYA TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS
Now you've got a copy of Maya to play with you'll need to know how to use it. Check out my super detailed course for beginners below:
Youtube - youtu.be/tZieJcA5vf0
Skillshare - https://skl.sh/3aZFaws

QUICK INTRODUCTION TO MAYA
Don't have the time to spend on the long tutorial and want to get up and running more quickly? Check out my 20 minute introduction to Maya course here:
Youtube - youtu.be/SM1UHuV_YsE
Skillshare - https://skl.sh/3I87zOf

PATREON
Want to support my work and become a Game Dev Academy governor? Then check out the Patreon page & come and join us! ►► patreon.com/shanewhittington

DISCORD
♥ Join the Game Dev Academy Discord & get sorted into your Game Dev Academy house! - bit.ly/GDAdiscord ♥

LEARN MORE
Check out the Maya Core Skills learning pathway on Pluralsight here to get a 10 day free trial (affiliate link): pluralsight.pxf.io/dQvaM

MORE TUTORIALS FROM ME
UV Mapping in Maya: youtu.be/fbb7y2Ne-Pg
Unreal Engine 4 for Beginners: youtu.be/a0qNO6_xPx0
Creating Your First Game in Unreal Engine 4: youtu.be/icR_EgXrS6o

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