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Autodesk Maya

Maya 2017 - Create realistic images using Arnold renderer: is it worth it?

by Bhaumik Patel · All Levels · Design

Learn the fundamentals of Arnold renderer by rendering a realistic scene in Autodesk Maya 2017

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Rating4.6 / 5adjusted 4.47
Reviews245
Students1,489
Video3h 21m23 lectures
Avg lecture8.7 min
Last updatedFeb 2017

Score breakdown

Adjusted rating (4.47; raw 4.6 from 245 reviews)33 / 50
Review volume (social proof)12 / 25
Freshness (last updated Feb 2017)3 / 25
Total48 / 100

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Ranks #10 of 10 popular Autodesk Maya courses we track by score. Its rating of 4.6 is equal to the Autodesk Maya median.

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DateRatingReviewsStudentsVideoUpdated
2026-10-104.62451,4893h 21mFeb 2017

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