Introduction to Autodesk Maya
Course 1 – First Approach to Maya: Create the first 3D object. How to move and modify it
By Miguel Miranda , 3D Modeler
About the video: Create the first 3D object. How to move and modify it
Overview
“We will use a manipulator that will allow us to move, rotate and scale any object in Maya. We will learn to use it in its 3 axes: x, y, z. You will create a standard object, modifying it in its attributes: move, rotate and scale. ”
In this video lesson Miguel Miranda addresses the topic: Create the first 3D object. How to move and modify it, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 1 – First Approach to Maya. Get to know the work environment and create your first animation.
Partial transcription of the video
“MAYA COURSE 1 LESSON 4: Create the first 3D object. How to move and identify it In this lesson I will teach you to create your first 3D object. And to move it in all three axes. Come on, let's go. Let's see the possibility of using the Move options, Rotate and scale using numerical values. In this case, if we want to move this object, we will use, in the Channel Box, for example, we have the options of Translate X, Y and Z. Here, if we wanted to move X, we would see that the number of units that are displaced is changed. In this case, if we wrote one, one would move, and if you look at the ...”
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Course summary for: Course 1 – First Approach to Maya

Miguel Miranda
By Miguel Miranda
Miguel Miranda has been a 3D artist for the past ten years, specializing in 3D character creation. He has modeled characters for advertising, film, video game cinematics, video games, and cartoons.
Throughout his career, he has worked for various studios and currently works as a modeler at 23lunes Animation Studio and on privately commissioned projects.
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