Using Maya To Create a 3D Game Characters

1. You will learn the basics of creating 3d models. You will create a collection of complex shapes, human figures, vehicles, structures, and creatures. These creatures can then be brought into a game environment that you will create using a program called UNITY.

This first one covers how to make a human figure. I enjoyed this one the most, but it's pretty challenging. If this is too hard, don't worry, you can come back to it after doing the others.

First Project: The Gumby Robot

Before you start creating anything in Maya, you need to set the project up properly. Here's how you do it:

1. Click on File > Set Project.

2. Click on the new folder icon (see picture below). Give your folder a name and click set.


3. Click where it says "Create Default Workspace."

4. Click File > Project Window. Then click where it says "accept."


I have made two short videos to show you how to do this project:







Maya works in what are called "scenes." To save your project, you will need to go to File and click on "save scene as" and give it a name.

Second Phase: Adding Textures

Here is a short video I made that summarizes the basics of adding color and textures.

Take your Gumby Robot and add a variety of colors and textures to them. Select different faces and use different colors and textures on them.