Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to my Maya Tutorial for Beginners. In this detailed video tutorial series you will learn all of the basics of using Maya including the tools and user interface, how to create polygon and NURBS models, UV map & texture them, to light your scene and finally to create a rendered image of your work. After you complete the free Maya 2020 training tutorial course you'll know everything you need to start creating your own 3D models and scenes!
NEXT STEP
Click here for the next video: youtube.com/watch?v=FwOjJ5QWYFA&list=PLsPHRLf6UN4k0_AfrTzLmK4iDV9J97-qR&index=3&t=0s
Or click here to see the whole playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsPHRLf6UN4k0_AfrTzLmK4iDV9J97-qR
COMPLETE TUTORIAL
Click here to get this whole tutorial series in one video: youtu.be/tZieJcA5vf0
RESOURCES
Get the asset pack (textures etc.) for this tutorial here: gum.co/xhmRh
GET HELP
Need some help? Check out the frequently asked questions here: docs.google.com/document/d/1dkHBJJ3PFvGGSl3rui895JrI37k6XokaR7BhiXXyDGY/edit?usp=sharing
Or ask for help in the video comments. You can also get help in the Game Dev Academy Discord Server (see link below).
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
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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Welcome to my Maya Tutorial for Beginners. In this detailed video tutorial series you will learn all of the basics of using Maya including the tools and user interface, how to create polygon and NURBS models, UV map & texture them, to light your scene and finally to create a rendered image of your work. After you complete the free Maya 2020 training tutorial course you'll know everything you need to start creating your own 3D models and scenes!
NEXT STEP
Click here for the next video: youtube.com/watch?v=FwOjJ5QWYFA&list=PLsPHRLf6UN4k0_AfrTzLmK4iDV9J97-qR&index=3&t=0s
Or click here to see the whole playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsPHRLf6UN4k0_AfrTzLmK4iDV9J97-qR
COMPLETE TUTORIAL
Click here to get this whole tutorial series in one video: youtu.be/tZieJcA5vf0
RESOURCES
Get the asset pack (textures etc.) for this tutorial here: gum.co/xhmRh
GET HELP
Need some help? Check out the frequently asked questions here: docs.google.com/document/d/1dkHBJJ3PFvGGSl3rui895JrI37k6XokaR7BhiXXyDGY/edit?usp=sharing
Or ask for help in the video comments. You can also get help in the Game Dev Academy Discord Server (see link below).
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
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
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Connect with me on Linkedin: uk.linkedin.com/in/shane-whittington-76175a62
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