Welcome. Q: Which software will I use on Computer Animation Arts? A: Autodesk Maya 2017 & Arnold, Mental Ray for Maya, Mudbox 2017, and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate/Flash, After Effects, & Premiere). Q: What is Autodesk Maya, Arnold, Mental Ray, and Mudbox? A: Autodesk Maya is virtual studio / workshop that allows you to create 3D films. It is the same software that Disney, Dreamworks, and Pixar use to make animations, and it is the same software used to make VFX work like in the Marvel films. Arnold & Mental Ray are rendering ‘plug-in’s for Maya that transform basic 3D objects into the lit images you see on screen. Finally, Mudbox is a virtual ‘high poly’ sculpting tool, which allows you create detailed models. Q: Can I get the software at home? A: Yes. A free student version of Maya (with Arnold) and Mudbox are available to download once you have enrolled onto the course. Mental Ray for Maya can be download for free too. The Ado...
BA Hons Computer Animation Arts is a 3 year degree course at the University for the Creative Arts, Rochester, UK.