Introduction 1. Learning the Maya Interface 2. Controlling the View Panel 3. Working with Objects 4. Drawing and Editing Curves 5. Working with NURBS Surfaces 6. Creating and Editing Polygon Objects 7. Assigning Materials and Textures 8. Adding Paint Effects 9. Using Cameras and Lights 10. Animating with Keyframes 11. Working with Characters 12. Animating with Dynamics 13. Rendering a Scene 14. Using MEL Scripting