🎥 Maya Animation Tutorial: Create Your First Character Animation

📌 Step-by-Step Guide

1. Understand Basic Concepts

   • Learn about keyframes, timelines, and motion paths
   • Explore Maya's animation tools: Animation Editor, Graph Editor
   • 📚 Read more about Maya animation fundamentals

2. Create Character Model

   • Use modeling tools to design your character
   • Import or build a simple 3D asset (e.g., a humanoid figure)
   • 📷 View example: create_character

3. Bind Skeletal Structure

   • Set up joints for rigging
   • Use Skin Cluster to attach geometry to the skeleton
   • 📷 View example: rigging_skeleton

4. Animate with Keyframes

   • Move joints to create motion
   • Use the Animation Editor to adjust timing and interpolation
   • 📷 View example: animating_character

5. Add Details and Refine

   • Use Graph Editor to tweak curves for smooth motion
   • Apply constraints or expressions for advanced control
   • 📷 View example: refining_animation

6. Export Your Animation

   • Render settings: choose format (MP4, MOV, etc.)
   • Use Render Farm for high-quality output
   • 📁 Download sample project files

🌐 Extend Your Skills

• Explore Maya rigging tutorials
• Check out advanced animation techniques

📌 Tips for Success

• Use Maya's Animation Layers for non-destructive edits
• Practice with simple movements before complex scenes
• 📈 See performance optimization guides