Advance Animation and 3D Movie Making Course

Autodesk Maya Advance Animation and 3D Movie Making Course: Your Path to Becoming a CGI Filmmaker

By: Dr. Zeeshan Bhatti




From Maya User to Storyteller: The Ultimate Cinematic Journey

Hello, future animators and filmmakers! Dr. Zeeshan Bhatti here from ZeeshanAcademy. If you've ever looked at a stunning animated short or a breathtaking CGI sequence and thought, "I want to create something like that," then you're in the right place. Welcome to the definitive guide to our Autodesk Maya Advance Animation and 3D Movie Making Online Course.

Let's be honest: learning individual tools in Maya is one thing. However, weaving those tools together into a cohesive, emotionally resonant animated film is a completely different challenge. Therefore, this course isn't just another Autodesk Maya tutorial. This is a cinematic bootcamp. We're moving beyond isolated exercises to embark on a single, ambitious project: creating a complete 3D animated short film from a blank slate to a finished video file, ready to share with the world.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to 3D Animation Pipeline
2. Story, Script, Dialogs
3. Art Work and Project Setup, Story boarding
4. Modelling
1. Characters
2. Location
3. Primary Props
4. Secondary Props
5. Texturing and Shading
1. UV Unwrapping
2. File Textures, Bump, Shine and Reflection
3. Photoshop Texture paining
6. Rigging and Control setup
7. Face Rigging
8. MEL Scripting for efficiency
9. Testing Rig, Creating test shots, promo
10. Setting up scene, shots
1. Location setup,
2. Character setup
3. Camera Setup
4. Shot wise breakdown of each scene
11. Animation of each scene,
1. Locking Poses, Blocking Poses,
2. Animating Each Shot
3. Adding In-betweens
4. Importing Sound for Facial Animation
5. Animating Camera
6. Lip synch, Face and Expressions
7. Fine tuning the animation
12. Lighting the Locations
13. Play blast each shot
1. Create a test play blast video
2. Composting Play blast
14. Final Rendering
15. Adobe Premiere Video Editing
1. Importing Maya Rendered Shots
2. Composing shots and Sounds
3. Adding title and Credits
4. Color Correction and Effects





Why a "Pipeline" Course is a Game-Changer for Your Career

You might already know how to model a character or animate a bouncing ball. But have you ever faced the daunting question: "What comes next?" In the professional world, 3D artists don't work in a vacuum. They are cogs in a well-oiled machine known as the 3D Animation Pipeline.

Consequently, without understanding this pipeline, your skills, no matter how advanced in one area, remain incomplete. This course fills that critical gap. For instance, you'll learn how a texture affects the lighting team, why a rigger needs to work closely with the animator, and how the editor relies on everyone else's work. This holistic knowledge is what studios look for, and it's precisely what we deliver.

What You Will Achieve: More Than Just a Certificate

By the end of this 2-3 month intensive journey, you won't just have a certificate. You will have a tangible, proud achievement:

Your Own Professional-Grade 3D Animated Short Film.

This project will become the centerpiece of your demo reel, demonstrating to potential employers or clients that you don't just know software—you know storytelling. You understand the entire process, from the first spark of an idea to the final color correction.

Course Overview: A Deep Dive into the 3D Movie Pipeline

This is an Advance Level course conducted in Urdu, designed for those who are comfortable with Maya's basics and are ready to tackle real-world production challenges. Here’s a detailed look at what we will cover together:

Phase 1: Pre-Production - The Blueprint of Your Film

Every great film starts with a solid plan. Otherwise, you risk building your digital house on sand.

• Module 1: Introduction to the 3D Animation Pipeline: We'll map out the entire journey, so you always know where you are and where you're headed.

• Module 2: Story, Script, and Dialogs: The heart of any film. We'll develop a compelling story and write a script that gives our animation purpose.

• Module 3: Art Work, Project Setup, and Storyboarding: We'll visualize our script through concept art and create a storyboard—the comic-book version of our film—to plan every shot.

Phase 2: Production - Building Your Digital World

This is where we roll up our sleeves and bring everything to life inside Maya.

• Module 4: Modelling: We will create all the assets for our film.

  • Characters: Your digital actors, built with animation in mind.

  • Location: The world where your story unfolds.

  • Primary and Secondary Props: The objects that add depth and realism to your scenes.

• Module 5: Texturing and Shading: We'll give our models color, texture, and soul.

  • UV Unwrapping: The critical step for applying textures correctly.

  • File Textures, Bump, and Reflections: Creating materials that look real.

  • Photoshop Texture Painting: Adding unique details and wear-and-tear.

• Module 6: Rigging and Control Setup: This is where we build the skeleton and controls for our characters, turning static models into posable puppets.

• Module 7: Face Rigging: We'll dive deep into creating expressive facial controls for lip-sync and emotional performance.

• Module 8: MEL Scripting for Efficiency: Learn to write simple scripts to automate repetitive tasks, drastically speeding up your workflow.

• Module 9: Rig Testing: We'll stress-test our rigs with dynamic poses to ensure they are robust and animation-ready.

H3: Phase 3: Animation & Finaling - Where the Magic Happens

This is the most thrilling phase, where all the pieces come together to create performance and emotion.

• Module 10: Setting Up Scenes and Shots: We'll break down our storyboard into individual Maya scenes, setting up locations, characters, and cameras for each shot.

• Module 11: Animation of Each Scene: The core of the filmmaking process.

  • Locking and Blocking Poses: Establishing the key storytelling moments.

  • Animating Each Shot & Adding In-Betweens: Breathing life and motion into our characters.

  • Lip Synch, Face, and Expressions: Syncing dialogue and conveying emotion.

  • Animating the Camera: Directing the viewer's eye with cinematic camera moves.

• Module 12: Lighting the Locations: Using light and shadow to set the mood, direct focus, and enhance the emotional impact of every scene.

• Module 13: Playblast and Testing: We'll compile our shots into a test video to review timing, animation, and overall flow.

• Module 14: Final Rendering: The process of converting our 3D scenes into the final 2D image sequences.

Phase 4: Post-Production - The Final Polish

The film isn't finished until it's edited. We'll step outside Maya to put the final touches on our masterpiece.

• Module 15: Adobe Premiere Video Editing:

  • Importing Rendered Shots: Bringing all our hard work into the editor.

  • Composing Shots and Sound: Adding dialogue, sound effects, and music to create a rich soundscape.

  • Titles, Credits, and Color Correction: The final steps that give your film a professional sheen.

The ZeeshanAcademy Difference: Learn by Actually Doing

This isn't a course where you just watch me work. On the contrary, you will be right there with me, creating your own parallel project. Moreover, I will be creating my own 3D short film alongside you, recording every single step of the process.

But that's not all. To provide unparalleled support, I also offer private Skype sessions for enrolled students. This means you can get live, personalized feedback, troubleshoot tricky problems, and ensure you never get stuck for long. This mentorship component is what transforms a good course into a career-changing experience.

Who Is This Course For?

This advance Autodesk Maya tutorial series is designed for:

• Intermediate Maya users who feel stuck doing tutorials and want to create something original.

• Artists looking to build a knockout demo reel for job applications.

• Freelancers who want to offer full 3D animation services to clients.

• Hobbyists with a dream of telling their own stories through animation.

• Students who understand the basics of modeling, texturing, and animation and are ready to see how they all connect.

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Ready to Start Your Filmmaking Journey?

If you're serious about taking your skills to a professional level and creating something you can truly be proud of, this course is for you.

This is a paid course with limited slots to ensure personalized attention through Skype sessions.




Find the Full Course and Enroll Here:

https://www.udemy.com/animated-movie-making-course

Don't just learn the tools. Learn the craft. I look forward to guiding you on this incredible filmmaking adventure!

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