Art?
Art, in many instances, requires transcendence of its medium; it speaks of its own accord. Art goes beyond the mechanics of how you create it (whether by brush or mouse) and takes on its own life. Learning to look beyond what you’re working with and seeing what you’re working for is the key to creating art with CG. Try not to view this experience as learning a software package, but as learning a way of working to an end. As you begin learning 3D with Maya, you acquire a new language—a new form of communication. Keep in mind that the techniques you acquire are only a means to the end.
Relax and enjoy yourself.
It’s hard to relax when you’re trying to cram so much information into your brain. But keep in mind that you should try not to ...
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