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 If you are an artist whos new to Aliass Maya, or are moving over to use this powerful, oscar-winning animation and effects software
from another 3D package,
you will find this book invaluable. It provides you with all you need
to know to get up and running with this difficult software, fast!
Focusing only on the key things you need to know when starting out it doesnt overload you, so speeds up your learning process.
Highly illustrated in color throughout this book benefits from a clear,
concise, jargon free style. Written by a LucasArts professional it will
provide invaluable knowledge that will help you get that elusive first
job in animation!
Save time — focused, concise coverage of just the key features you need to get started with Maya; Written for Maya 5 but relevant for all versions — including
Maya (Complete) and the free Personal Learning Edition; Ideal for
professionals new to Maya as well as students wanting to get to grips
with this Oscar-winning
animation and effects software.
3ds max 7 provides unparalleled character animation functionality, and in this book you will learn how to take advantage of all of these tools. Simple
step-by-step tutorials, glorious full-color examples, and an easy-to-understand approach to tricky concepts will have you creating and animating your own characters within hours! Author and award-winning animator Michele Bousquet answers all your questions about character modeling, rigging, and animating in 3ds max � in the process illuminating the techniques used by game developers, broadcast and film companies, industrial designers, and more. As you complete the books projects and exercises youll learn the fundamentals of character modeling, character rigging, creating rigs with custom controls, skinning, character animation, and more 
Authors: Jim Lammers, Garry Lewis.
Publisher: New Riders.
ISBN: 0735713723
Format: chm
Nr. of Pages: 600
Info: peachpit.com/
Book Description
With the powerful 3D modeling program Maya 5, you're limited only by
your own imagination. To set it free, look no further than this
indispensable guide! In these pages, veteran animator Jim Lammers (who
brought life to the Sony/Tristar film Starship Troopers) takes you from
a review of 3D fundamentals to full-blown Maya 5 content creation. In
the process you'll learn about Maya's interface and tools; modeling
with NURBS and polygons; applying materials and textures; rendering
stills and animations; using particle systems, dynamics, and paint
effects; and more. By detailing not just how Maya works but the 3D
principles and fundamentals that guide its use, this volume will have
your creating brave new worlds of your own in no time. Also included is
complete coverage of all of Maya 5's new features, including improved
rendering options and never-before-seen atmospheric effects made
possible by extensions to Maya Fluid Effects. A companion CD includes
video-captured movies that walk you through every tutorial in the book. |
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