Free Beginner Animation Tutorials in Maya

Animate a squid in motion

Below is a list of simple animation tutorials aimed at junior animators just starting to learn their craft. Each tutorial has been chosen for simplicity; the goal being to learn the basics of animation in Maya. 

One or two are password protected, but most are free. Get started by learning how to Animate a Flag Waving, how to Animate a Telephone Ringing - or Animate a Submarine Travelling Underwater.  And, most of all, have fun animating. 

Beginner Animation Tutorials

Animate a Head Turn with Monty

These simple animation tutorials are aimed at junior animators just starting to learn their craft.  Each tutorial has been chosen for simplicity; the goal is learn the basics of animation in Maya.  

Do them fast, don't worry about perfection. Your goal is to get used to the Maya interface.  To get started, follow the links below:

• Animate a Telephone Ringing
• Animate a Car to a Stop
• Animate a Traffic Cone Getting Knocked Over
• Animate a UFO on a Motion Path
• Animate a Candle Using Blend Shapes
• Animate a Head Turn with Monty
• Basic Lighting in Maya with Arnold's Physical Sky
• Animate a Flag Waving in Maya
• Animate Dice Falling in Maya Using Dynamics
• Animate a Submarine Travelling Underwater

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