I have created a PDF guide to modeling in Maya that you can view here. I will have a new post with an interface guide soon. I will either create or find an easy tutorial to UV mapping and texturing and post it after Friday’s class (2/17).

Here is a great list of shortcut keys in Maya. If you take advantage of shortcuts, your workflow will be much faster.

I highly recommend Digital-Tutors if you are interested in going into this field. You can pay a monthly/annual fee to have access to an extensive database of very easy-to-follow video tutorials that teach you anything you need to know in Maya and other 3D software, beginner to advanced. The RPI library has some of these tutorials available on CD so I would search through those first before shelling out $45/mo.

Please let me know if Maya is ever giving you trouble, or if you want me to teach you how to do something. I know it can get frustrating and am here solely to remove your confusion. I am available until 6pm after your Tuesday class session.

-Allie