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. 

Industry Beginner's Guide Competition

The Escape Studios Industry Beginners' Guide is free, and ready for download.

Download your free copy and find out how the animation, VFX and Games industry actually works, and what jobs are available to those with the right training. 

You can also answer a simple question about our Industry Partners (the answer is in our Industry Beginner's Guide, which you can download here) to have a chance of winning some great prizes. The deadline to enter is 26th November 2020. 

Escape Studios' Industry Beginners Guide

One of the most useful resources provided by Escape Studios for prospective students is our Industry Beginners' Guide, an invaluable source of information for understanding what's involved in the animation, VFX and games industries, and how to acquire the skills needed to break in.

Escape Studios track the latest trends in the job market, focusing especially on the skills that are currently in high demand.

Our goal is to place students in well-paid work in the best animation, games and visual effects houses in London and overseas. We recommend that all of our students download a copy.  Best of all, it's absolutely free.