Maya Tutorials
Maya 3D Car Modeling Tutorial
This very detailed tutorial created by Zack Anderson shows the entire modeling process of both the exterior and the interior of a Jaguar F-Type in Autodesk Maya.
Lamborghini Huracan Maya 3D Modeling Tutorial
A very detailed tutorial in 25 parts that explains the entire 3D modeling process of a Lamborghini Huracan using SubD modeling inside Autodesk Maya.
Car design process using Maya and ZBrush – Part 2
A video by design instructor David Bentley, who shows the 3D modeling process of an automotive shape. In this second part, the finishing touches in Maya and the sculpting process in ZBrush.
Car design process using Maya and ZBrush – Part 1
A video by design instructor David Bentley, who shows the 3D modeling process of an automotive shape. In this first part, the blocking out of the basic geometry using Maya’s polygonal modeling tools.
Car Blueprint Setup – Maya/Photoshop Tutorial
A video that shows how to setup the blueprint images using Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk Maya.
Modeling Cars in Polygons
An in-depth, advanced 3D modeling guide for creating high quality 3D geometry and reflection for cars and products using polygonal modeling software. By former ILM and LucasArts CG artist Ali Ismail.
Ariel Atom V8 – 3D Modeling in Maya
A 14 minute timelapse video that shows the creation process of a polygonal 3D model of the Ariel Atom V8. Done by CG Artist Millergo using Autodesk Maya.
Car Blueprint Setup in Photoshop/Maya
A video that shows how to prepare, position and align car blueprints using Photoshop and Autodesk Maya.
3D Timelapse: Lamborghini Aventador modeled in Autodesk Maya
A speeded-up video by CG artist Millergo showing the modeling process of an Aventador using Maya’s polygonal modeling tools. It’s very fast, so we suggest to watch it slowed down with a service like youtubeslow.com.
Resurfacing a ZBrush Concept Car Model
In this tutorial Aaron Walker from carstylus explains how to export a ZBrush car 3D model to Maya, retopologize it and finalize it in Autodesk Alias.
Concept Car 3D modeling timelapse
A video by CG artist Millergo featuring the creation process of an original concept car using poly modeling in Autodesk Maya. Done in 26 hours, sped up to 17 minutes.
Car wheels instancing in Maya
A short video by design instructor David Bentley that shows the instancing process of a car wheel inside Autodesk Maya.
Concept Car 3D modeling: Poly to NURBS
A short writeup that gives an overview of the conversion process from a low poly quad mesh to NURBS surfaces, using Maya 2012 and Alias Automotive. The download includes the 3D models (free registration is required).
Maya for Concept Modeling in the Automotive Industry
This video session from Autodesk University 2012 shows the possibilities and some techniques for creating a 3D car using polygonal modeling. Requires free registration.
Automotive seat design with Maya and ZBrush
A two-part video that shows an alternative workflow for designing a car seat, using polymodeling in Maya and digital sculpting in ZBrush.
Maya Tutorial: Making Of Aston Martin V8 Vantage
A 3D modeling tutorial that explains the workflow process for creating an Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Maya using spline cage, NURBS patches and converting them to polygons for final details.
Pit Stop Scene Tutorial by Daniel Simon
In this article concept designer Daniel Simon explains the development process of an illustration made for the Cosmic Motors illustration book. Requires free registration.
Maya Hypershade materials tutorial
A visual tutorial that shows how to create a car paint shade in Maya 8.5.