Maya Rigging Basics I: Overview

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🔹 Website: https://www.nbcg.ca/l/MayaRiggingBasics1
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(Includes all models, textures, and step-by-step Start/End scenes to follow along)

🔥 COURSE OVERVIEW Welcome to Maya Rigging Basics I. This is not just another "button-pushing" tutorial. This is an 11-hour, university-level curriculum designed to teach you the underlying logic of Maya rigging.

We focus on the connectivity of knowledge—how individual concepts link together to solve complex production challenges. Whether you are a complete beginner or a 3D artist looking to strengthen your technical foundations, this course will train you to think like a professional Technical Artist.

🎓 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

The "Why" behind the "How": Master Maya’s dependency graph and architecture.

Core Fundamentals: Naming conventions, transformations, and parent relationship.

Constraints: Deep dive into Parent, Point, Orient, Aim, and Scale constraints (and the math behind them).

Attributes: Master the creation, editing, and connection of Custom Attributes, along with driving systems like Set Driven Keys.

Utility Nodes: Build logic networks using the Node Editor with math and logic nodes

Controls: Design clean, animator-friendly interfaces with the correct hierarchy structure and shapes.

Capstone Project: Build a production-ready Car Rig featuring advanced suspension, automatic wheel rotation, steering ratios, and more.

📚 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Module 1: Foundational Logic

Module 2: Constraints

Module 3: Attributes

Module 4: Utility Nodes

Module 5: Controls

Module 6: Capstone Project — Production-Ready Car Rig

👨‍🏫 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Harris Wu is the Rigging Department Supervisor at Eyeline (formerly Scanline VFX), with over a decade of experience in the VFX industry. Previously, he held key technical roles at top-tier studios including Weta FX, Method Studios, and others. His production credits include major titles such as Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Stranger Things.

Beyond production, Harris is a dedicated educator who has lectured at Think Tank Training Center, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and Capilano University, mentoring students who have gone on to work at studios like Sony Imageworks and Netflix Animation.

🦁 ABOUT NODE BEAST CG ACADEMY

Node Beast is an online training platform dedicated to Production Rigging and Creature FX. We bridge the gap between theory and studio reality, equipping artists with the high-end workflows used in top-tier studios. Our mission is to help you master the logic behind the tools, ensuring your portfolio stands out in the industry.

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