The Art of Maya

* An official book from the makers of Maya, this updated edition covers new Maya features such as Full Body Inverse Kinematics, an enhanced Polygonal Modeling toolset, Maya Unlimited Features, and more
* Explores the key components of Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software that is used to add amazing special effects and characters
* Clearly demonstrates the critical concepts of 3D time and space, and helps explain the principles of 3D modeling, animation, dynamics, and rendering
* Includes an Industry Experts Gallery with real-world images from professional Maya artists, along with interviews from the experts on the accompanying DVD
* Includes a DVD with Maya Personal Learning Edition, enabling readers to utilize the software as they apply the material from the book