We'll take a look at using a smoothing or subdivision type workflow, and also use deformers to help shape our models. And a few of the new tools in 2014 as well. NURBS tools like loft and extrude to create smooth surfaces. We'll also take a look at several modeling tools including polygonal modeling tools, like extrude and the insert edge loop tool for adding resolution. You'll learn also how to organize your model into hierarchies and keep your scene clean and efficient. We'll begin by looking at the various types of geometry that are available to you. We'll use a project based approach as we cover the basics of modeling, we'll look at commonly used tools, and we'll talk about some time saving tips and techniques that I picked up in production. My name is Justin and I'll be your instructor for the next few hours taking you through the modeling process in Maya. Hello, and welcome to Introduction to Modeling in Maya 2014, presented by Digital Tutors, an Autodesk authorized publisher. We're going to take a slightly different approach to this introduction tutorial, in that we're not going to talk about all of Maya's modeling tools, but rather focus on the tools that you're going to find most useful as you begin the modeling process. We'll take a look at using a smoothing workflow and use deformers to help shape our models. We'll also take a look at several modeling tools, including polygonal tools like extrude and the insert edge loop tool for adding resolution, NURBS tools like loft and extrude to create smooth surfaces, and a few of the new tools in Maya 2014 as well. You'll learn how to organize your model into hierarchies and keep your scene clean and efficient. We'll begin by looking at the various types of geometry available to you. We'll use a project-based approach as we cover the basics of modeling, look at commonly used tools, and talk about some time-saving tips and production techniques. In this tutorial we'll go through the modeling process in Maya 2014.

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