Maya's UI (User Interface) can feel overwhelming at first. It's common to feel clumsy when working with Maya for the first time. Taking the time to go through the layout of Maya will help you to understand the tools better and the logic behind the layout of the program. Basic camera operations can feel a little tricky and yes it is possible to get lost in 3D having no orientation and leaving you in the void of nothing.

These videos will help you to digest the layout of Maya in bit size pieces. 3D software can lead to quick frustration without the right introduction. I'll cover what you will need to know, even if you have never touched Maya before. More importantly I'll cover what you don't need to know Starting out. This will help to keep you focused on quickly bring your skill set to an industry standard.

Once we've covered the overall, we will begin to explore the functionality of the UI in depth as we come across common needs for the tools mentioned.