Advanced Shading with Maya & Mental Ray

For professional CG artists and graduates of our Introduction to Texturing tutorial, our Advanced Shading rendering tutorial looks at advanced shading theory in detail using Maya Hypershade and Mental Ray.

This course features 17 hours of tuition divided across 12 different Maya scenes. Using models we've created specifically to emulate the challenges of post-production, you'll learn how to create photo-realistic shaders and reflections for materials such as wood, glass, plastics and metals.
We then move on to procedural textures and file textures, including the use of utility nodes to create sophisticated effects such as X-Ray shaders.

At the end of the rendering tutorial you’ll have refined your shading skills and be able to create the kind of subtle, convincing shaders and colour effects that will catch the eye of professional studios.

This course is the perfect companion to our Advanced Lighting Course.

Course Breakdown

• Shading Theory
• Shading Networks with File Textures
• Utility Nodes
• Mental Ray Shaders

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Our Online Courses use our brilliant social eLearning platform. It’s a virtual classroom where you can access the courseware, download source files and read background notes, all through a single easy-to-use web-based app.

The platform is also your gateway to the Escape Studios social network. Talk to fellow students on your course, post your work for feedback, check out what other people have produced and generally get involved and be inspired. There’s no more exciting or effective way to learn 3D online.

Specifications

• There is no schedule to our self-directed training and you have unlimited access to all tutorials during your 12 months access
• Training material is streamed directly through our website and is not downloadable
• Maya files containing supporting scenes and assets are all downloadable
• Software is not included. UK residents can purchase student licenses for Autodesk Educational Creative Suite, ZBrush, PFTrack and more from our Technology Store. Residents of other countries can purchase student licenses directly from software manufacturers.