3D Animation Course in Chandigarh – Professional Training Institute in Sector 34A

Creating and preparing textures for 3D models

• Understanding Texture Maps
• Creating Seamless Textures
• Working with UV Maps
• Color Maps & Base Textures
• Exporting Textures for 3D

Professional texture painting techniques

• Hand-painted Texture Techniques
• Creating Normal Maps
• Roughness & Metalness Maps
• Height & Displacement Maps
• Weathering & Detailing Textures

Editing animated sequences and showreels

• Importing 3D Renders & Image Sequences
• Editing Animation Shots
• Adding Sound & Music
• Color Correction for 3D Renders
• Creating Animation Breakdown Videos

Building professional 3D portfolio reels

• Showreel Structure & Planning
• Timing & Pacing for Animation
• Adding Motion Graphics & Titles
• Music Selection & Sound Design
• Export Settings for Portfolio

Introduction to Autodesk Maya interface and basics

• Maya Interface & Navigation
• Workspace & Viewport Controls
• Selection & Transform Tools
• Basic Object Creation
• Understanding the Outliner & Attribute Editor

Core 3D modeling techniques

• Polygon Modeling Basics
• Edge Flow & Topology
• Extrude, Bevel & Inset Tools
• Creating Hard Surface Models
• Modeling Props & Objects

Creating 3D characters from scratch

• Character Anatomy Basics
• Modeling Character Body
• Modeling Character Head & Face
• Creating Hands & Feet
• Character Clothing & Accessories

Preparing models for texturing

• Understanding UVs
• UV Editor Interface
• Automatic & Manual UV Unwrapping
• UV Layout & Optimization
• Checking UV Seams

Creating bone systems for animation

• Introduction to Rigging
• Joint Creation & Hierarchy
• IK & FK Systems
• Bind Skin & Weight Painting
• Creating Simple Character Rig

Fundamentals of 3D animation

• 12 Principles of Animation
• Keyframe Animation
• Graph Editor & Animation Curves
• Timing & Spacing
• Creating Walk & Run Cycles

Animating rigged characters

• Body Mechanics
• Facial Animation
• Acting & Performance
• Dialogue Animation
• Action & Fight Sequences

Professional lighting and rendering setup

• Types of Lights in Maya
• Three-Point Lighting Setup
• HDRI Lighting
• Arnold Renderer Basics
• Render Settings & Optimization

Introduction to texturing with Substance

• Substance Painter Interface
• Importing 3D Models
• Understanding Texture Sets
• Shelf & Asset Browser
• Basic Material Creation

Creating realistic materials and textures

• PBR Workflow Fundamentals
• Base Material Setup
• Smart Materials & Smart Masks
• Layer Organization
• Creating Metal, Wood & Stone Materials

Manual painting and detailing

• Brush Tools & Settings
• Hand-painted Details
• Weathering & Wear Effects
• Adding Decals & Stickers
• Creating Custom Brushes

Exporting textures for different engines

• Export Presets & Settings
• Exporting for Maya & Blender
• Exporting for Unity & Unreal Engine
• Channel Packing
• Texture Resolution & Optimization

Introduction to digital sculpting

• ZBrush Interface & Navigation
• Understanding Pixols & Tool
• DynaMesh & Subdivision Levels
• Basic Sculpting Brushes
• Creating Simple Organic Forms

Professional sculpting techniques

• Anatomy Sculpting
• Hard Surface Sculpting
• ZModeler & Boolean Operations
• Creating Clothing & Armor
• Detail & Refinement Techniques

Creating detailed character models

• Sculpting Character Head
• Facial Features & Details
• Full Body Character Sculpting
• Creating Fantasy Creatures
• Adding Skin Pores & Details

Preparing sculpts for animation

• ZRemesher Automatic Retopology
• Manual Retopology Tools
• Projecting Details to Low Poly
• Creating Displacement Maps
• Exporting to Maya & Other Apps

Industry 3D production pipeline

• Understanding Production Pipeline
• Asset Management
• Version Control for 3D
• Collaboration Workflows
• Rendering & Compositing Integration

Creating professional portfolio pieces

• Character Modeling Project
• Environment Creation Project
• Full Character Animation
• Product Visualization
• Building Professional Portfolio & Showreel