# autodesk maya resources
## maya resources
- [online Maya Help site directly from Autodesk](https://help.autodesk.com/view/MAYAUL/2023/ENU/)
- [Maya Reddit site](https://www.reddit.com/r/Maya/)
- [Maya Reddit wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/Maya/wiki/index)
- [Maya YouTube Learning Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/MayaHowTos/playlists)
- [ArtStation Maya channel](https://www.artstation.com/learning/maya)
- [Simply Maya online training](https://simplymaya.com/)
### 3D stuff
**references and tutorials**
- <https://sundaysundae.co/how-to-make-low-poly-look-good/>
- <https://sundaysundae.co/how-to-make-low-poly-characters/>
- <https://conceptartempire.com/polygonal-vs-nurbs/>
- <https://conceptartempire.com/maya-tutorials/>
- <https://area.autodesk.com/learn/courses/maya-intro>
- <https://www.learnvern.com/course/maya-tutorial>
**inspiration**
- <https://sundaysundae.co/stunning-low-poly-art-images-you-need-to-see/>
- <https://www.behance.net/galleries/3d-art>
- <https://www.artstation.com/mchahin/albums/560597> shows his process of development
**random things**
- <https://sketchfab.com/> upload and share 3d models that can be explored in the browser
- <https://conceptartempire.com/> lots of good tutorials and concept explanations
- <https://animbot.ca/home/> animation plugin to streamline the entire process
- makeuseof.com/optimize-3d-models-for-game-development-tips/
- [optimize 3d models for game development](https://makeuseof.com/optimize-3d-models-for-game-development-tips/) tips from makeuseof
- [blockbench](https://www.blockbench.net/) - free low-poly 3d model editor
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### maya models
- <https://www.turbosquid.com/free-maya-models>
### maya scripts and plugins
- <https://inspirationtuts.com/15-best-free-maya-plugins-scripts/>
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