Introducing Maya 8 : 3d For Beginners
October 22nd, 2009
If you’re just beginning to dive into the world of 3D, this is the book for you.”
Animation Magazine
The Academy Award winning Maya 3D animation and effects software is the first choice of film and video artists, game developers, and 3D design professionals. Discover how to build, render, and animate your own digital models and scenes, and begin to develop professional-level Maya skills with the latest edition of this popular bestseller.
Starting with the basics, the book builds from the ground up, combining straightforward text with practical examples that make it fun and easy to learn Maya’s core features while introducing new Maya 8 elements such as improved polygon tools and enhanced rendering with mental ray. Clear-cut, engaging lessons let you experiment using the wealth of files. You’ll also find an abundance of instructional and inspirational Maya creations in the full-color insert.
Enter a New Dimension
* Get a solid grasp of core 3D and Computer Graphics concepts
* Learn to navigate the Maya 8 interface
* Experiment with modeling by creating a hand, an axe, and a locomotive
* Explore the basics of NURBS, polygons, and subdivision surfaces
* Discover the nuances of shading and texturing
* Rig a locomotive model for automated animation
* Create more natural lighting with mental ray soft shadow maps
* Use Maya’s Render Layers and an Ambient Occlusion pass for greater reality
Learn how to create an IK walk cycle.
Product Details
* Paperback: 480 pages
* Publisher: Sybex (October 9, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0470051353
* ISBN-13: 978-0470051351
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