Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to my quick introduction to Maya for Beginners. In this beginner friendly overview of Maya 2022, you will learn how to model, create materials, light and render a scene - all in just 20 (ish) minutes!
TOO FAST? NOT DETAILED ENOUGH?
You can try out my more detailed Maya Tutorial for Beginners tutorial which covers more ground and works at a slower pace. You can check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=tZieJcA5vf0
GET HELP
Need some help? Ask in the video comments. You can also get help in the Game Dev Academy Discord Server (see link below).
PLAYLIST VERSION
Coming soon!
GET MAYA FOR FREE
You will need a copy of Maya in order to complete this Maya tutorial. Click here to learn how to download Maya for free - youtu.be/muS4jnmDfYo
OTHER VIDEOS
Don't have access to Maya? Or just prefer Blender? Check out my Blender tutorial for beginners here: youtu.be/LYQTjm-gJlg
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
MY PC SPECS (Affiliate links)
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:16 Modelling the base
01:53 Creating the floorboards
03:34 Creating the walls
05:47 Add a window
08:01 Bookcase & Desk
09:53 Painting, monitor & rug
12:19 Chair
13:47 Keyboard, book & mug
16:12 Create & add materials
17:58 Create & add 2 or more materials
19:25 Lighting & rendering
21:54 Set up the camera
23:02 Conclusion
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Connect with me on Linkedin: uk.linkedin.com/in/shane-whittington-76175a62
Like my Facebook page: facebook.com/OnlineMediaTutor
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/mediatutor
Welcome to my quick introduction to Maya for Beginners. In this beginner friendly overview of Maya 2022, you will learn how to model, create materials, light and render a scene - all in just 20 (ish) minutes!
TOO FAST? NOT DETAILED ENOUGH?
You can try out my more detailed Maya Tutorial for Beginners tutorial which covers more ground and works at a slower pace. You can check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=tZieJcA5vf0
GET HELP
Need some help? Ask in the video comments. You can also get help in the Game Dev Academy Discord Server (see link below).
PLAYLIST VERSION
Coming soon!
GET MAYA FOR FREE
You will need a copy of Maya in order to complete this Maya tutorial. Click here to learn how to download Maya for free - youtu.be/muS4jnmDfYo
OTHER VIDEOS
Don't have access to Maya? Or just prefer Blender? Check out my Blender tutorial for beginners here: youtu.be/LYQTjm-gJlg
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
MY PC SPECS (Affiliate links)
CPU: amzn.to/30PEy7E
GPU: amzn.to/2PPbnve
Motherboard: amzn.to/30RfX21
RAM: amzn.to/3fPxLz7
PSU: amzn.to/2PN6bYL
Case: amzn.to/3fSh0TT
Keyboard: amzn.to/30PLfGM
Monitor: amzn.to/2PQyl4S
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:16 Modelling the base
01:53 Creating the floorboards
03:34 Creating the walls
05:47 Add a window
08:01 Bookcase & Desk
09:53 Painting, monitor & rug
12:19 Chair
13:47 Keyboard, book & mug
16:12 Create & add materials
17:58 Create & add 2 or more materials
19:25 Lighting & rendering
21:54 Set up the camera
23:02 Conclusion
····················································································
Connect with me on Linkedin: uk.linkedin.com/in/shane-whittington-76175a62
Like my Facebook page: facebook.com/OnlineMediaTutor
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/mediatutor
