You will need:
a reasonably modern PC or Mac capable of running the latest free student license of Maya
a tablet - they are much kinder on your hands than a mouse. Repetitive Strain Injuries are common in our industry and the mouse should be avoided if possible. We suggest this tablet as a good inexpensive option. Don't buy anything too small. A4 is probably a good size.
Ideally, your desktop should have two screens - one on which to watch the tutorials and a second screen on which to run Maya. Maya has lots of small buttons so a big screen is definitely an advantage.
What sort of software will I need?
Once you have suitable hardware, you should download a copy of the latest free student version of Maya from the Autodesk website. You will need to register with them first. Animation Apprentice is registered with Autodesk as an approved school. The following software will also be useful:
- Premiere or Final Cut, for editing your demo reel.
- Quick Time Pro. Simple, cheap and very useful for basic editing.
However, for this course, we will use Toon Boom Harmony for our animation technology production.
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