3D Animation with AI

The full regular syllabus is retained. Additional AI modules support the same production workflow; manual skills, editing, cleanup and creative judgement remain part of training.

Meshy AI, Autodesk Flow Studio, Substance 3D Sampler AI, Higgsfield AI

• Meshy AI
• Autodesk Flow Studio
• Substance 3D Sampler AI
• Higgsfield AI

• Introduction to AI in 3D Production
• Generative 3D Workflow
• Text-to-3D
• Image-to-3D
• Prop Generation
• Product Model Generation
• Character Concept Generation
• Environment Asset Generation
• Creating Model Variations
• AI Texture Generation
• Exporting AI Models
• Importing AI Models into Maya
• Scale Correction
• Mesh Cleanup
• Topology Checking
• Model Optimization

• AI 3D Prop
• Image-to-3D Product
• AI Character Concept
• AI Environment Asset
• Maya Cleanup Project

• Introduction to AI Rigging
• Character Preparation
• Automatic Character Rigging
• Skeleton Generation
• Character Joint Setup
• AI-Assisted Rig Generation
• Preparing Characters for Animation
• Character Scale & Orientation
• Rig Compatibility
• Exporting Rigged Characters
• Importing Rigged Characters into Maya
• Rig Testing
• Basic Deformation Checking
• Maya Rig Cleanup
• Manual Rig Refinement

Character Model → AI Rigging → Maya Import → Rig Check → Skin / Deformation Check → Manual Refinement

• AI Auto-Rigged Character
• Rig Testing Exercise
• AI Rig + Maya Cleanup Project

• Introduction to AI Motion Capture
• Markerless Motion Capture
• Video-to-3D Animation
• Preparing Reference Videos
• Full-Body Tracking
• Body Motion Capture
• Hand Motion Capture
• Facial Motion Capture Basics
• Performance Capture
• Motion Retargeting
• Applying Motion to Characters
• Exporting Animation Data
• Importing Animation into Maya
• Timeline Adjustment
• Animation Cleanup
• Foot Sliding Correction
• Graph Editor Refinement
• Keyframe Cleanup
• Manual Animation Polish
• Improving Timing & Spacing
• Adding Character Personality

• Walk Cycle Capture
• Run Animation
• Jump Animation
• Action Performance
• Acting Performance
• Character Interaction
• Basic Facial Performance

• AI Walk Animation
• AI Action Animation
• AI Character Performance
• Mocap + Maya Animation Polish

• Introduction to AI-Assisted Texturing
• PBR Material Fundamentals
• Text-to-Texture
• Image-to-Texture
• Text-to-Pattern
• Material Generation
• Surface Generation
• Texture Variations
• Wood Materials
• Metal Materials
• Fabric Materials
• Stone Materials
• Concrete Materials
• Organic Surface Materials
• Product Materials
• Environment Materials
• Texture Cleanup
• Exporting PBR Maps

• Base Color
• Roughness
• Metallic
• Normal
• Height
• Opacity
• Importing AI Textures into Maya
• Shader Setup
• Material Connections
• Render Testing

• Importing Generated Materials
• Smart Masks
• Wear & Dirt
• Manual Painting
• Surface Detailing
• Final PBR Export

• AI Product Material
• AI Environment Texture
• AI Character Costume Material
• Material Library Project

• Introduction to AI Previsualization
• Cinematic Shot Planning
• Visual Reference Generation
• Character Shot Concepts
• Camera Angle Exploration
• Camera Movement Concepts
• Lighting Reference Generation
• Mood & Atmosphere Development
• Environment Concepts
• Action Shot Planning
• Product Cinematic Concepts
• Animation Reference Creation
• Storyboard Support
• Previsualization Workflow

• Using AI References for Maya Camera Setup
• Matching Camera Angles
• Matching Lighting References
• Shot Composition
• Cinematic Framing
• Animation Timing Reference

• Cinematic Shot Reference
• Character Animation Previz
• Product Shot Previz
• Environment Lighting Reference

Concept ↓
AI Reference Generation ↓
AI 3D Model Generation ↓
Maya Model Cleanup ↓
Topology / UV ↓
AI Texturing ↓
AI Rigging ↓
AI Motion Capture ↓
Maya Animation Cleanup ↓
Manual Animation Polish ↓
Lighting ↓
Camera ↓
Rendering ↓
Compositing ↓
Final Presentation

• Writing Effective 3D Prompts
• Character Prompts
• Prop Prompts
• Product Prompts
• Environment Prompts
• Material Prompts
• Texture Prompts
• Cinematic Prompts
• Lighting Prompts
• Camera Angle Prompts
• Camera Movement Prompts
• Animation Reference Prompts
• Creating Variations
• Refining AI Results
• Selecting Production-Ready Outputs

• AI-Generated 3D Prop
• AI Product Model
• AI Character Concept
• AI Auto-Rigged Character
• AI Motion Capture Animation
• AI Character Performance
• AI-Generated Material Project
• AI Environment Asset
• Cinematic AI Previsualization
• AI + Maya Final Production Project

• Students will be able to:
• Generate 3D assets using AI
• Convert images into 3D models
• Prepare AI models for Maya
• Use AI-assisted rigging
• Generate character motion using AI motion capture
• Retarget AI animation
• Clean and polish animation in Maya
• Generate AI-assisted textures and materials
• Create cinematic references using AI
• Integrate AI tools into a traditional Maya workflow
• Build faster 3D production pipelines
• Produce portfolio-ready AI-assisted 3D projects

• AI tools are used to improve speed, experimentation, and production efficiency.
• Students will continue to learn core professional 3D skills including:

Maya Modeling • Topology • UV Mapping • Rigging • Skinning • Animation Principles • Graph Editor • Lighting • Camera • Rendering
- The goal is:
- Traditional 3D Skills + AI Production Tools = Faster and Smarter 3D Workflow