Learning Autodesk<sup>®</sup> Maya<sup>®</sup> 2008: Foundation, (Official Autodesk Training Guide, includes DVD),9781897177426

Learning Autodesk® Maya® 2008: Foundation, (Official Autodesk Training Guide, includes DVD)

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Edition: DVD
ISBN13: 9781897177426
ISBN10: 1897177429
Format: Paperback w/Disk
Pub. Date: 2007-09-01
Publisher(s): Sybex
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Summary

* Written by Maya's creators, this book presents dozens of tutorials to help readers learn and improve their Maya 3D skills * By following the step-by-step lessons in this book, readers will learn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and creating visual effects using real-world production files * Features how-to, detailed instructions on producing desired design techniques with four-color, professional results * Describes how to create shaders and textures, utilize rendering techniques, explore particles and dynamics, and begin using MEL (Maya Embedded Language) * Contains a DVD that provides further reinforcement with instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning

Table of Contents

Understanding Maya
Primitives
Adding Details
Shaders and Textures
Animation Basics
Working with Maya
The Dependency Graph
Polygonal Modeling
Polygonal Texturing
Skeleton
Skinning
Inverse Kinematics
Rigging
Animation
NURBS Modeling
NURBS Texturing
Rigging
Paint Effects
Deformers
Lights and Effects
Rendering
SubD Modeling
SubD Texturing
More Animation
Trax Editor
Rigid Bodies
Motion Path
Particles
MEL Scripting
Lesson 30
Combustion
Compositing
Index
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