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Introduction to XGen

Get up to speed with XGen basics and build your first grooms while learning how to dodge common technical headaches. Later, we’ll walk through the entire process of creating a professional groom from scratch. There are no time-lapses here - you’ll see every single step in real-time.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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Learn How XGen Works

Learn XGen essentials like guides, maps, and planning. Use modifiers, clumping, and noise to fully control your workflow.

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Make a Professional Level Groom

We'll build a professional groom together in real-time, breaking down the most important parts of hair creation as we go.

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Learn to Control Xgen

Learn how to shade the hair in Maya to make your grooms and hairstyles feel realistic in every scenario.

DETAILS

What You'll Learn
  • Fundamentals & Workflow: Learn essential XGen tools, planning, and mistake prevention.
  • Technical Grooming: Learn to use Guides, Partings, and custom Groom Maps.
  • Advanced Modifiers: Apply Clumping, Noise, and Cut modifiers for realistic detail.
  • Production Project: Create a professional groom from scratch in real-time.
  • Expressions & Shading: Use XGen expressions and learn basic hair shading.
What You Get
  • 24 Videos Available for Streaming
  • PDF Overview of Introduction to XGen
  • All working files
Requirements

Maya 2019 or more recent - XGen is unchanged since the tutorial was made

Skill Level

You need a working understanding of Maya, but no experience with XGen is required at all.
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Your Instructor

Michael Cauchi currently works as a Groom TD at Framestore and has held senior roles at Digital Domain and MPC. His background includes work on major films like Dumbo and X-Men, along with years of experience training studio teams at MPC Bangalore and lecturing at Bournemouth University.

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Industry Experience You Can Trust

From blockbuster films to AAA games, our instructors have contributed to some of the industry’s most recognized projects.