Learning Maya 7 Maya Unlimited Features
A Hands-on Introduction to Key Tools and Techniques in Maya Unlimited
2nd Edition
Published on 4. January 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
274 pages
978-1-897177-02-0 (ISBN)
Description
* Maya Unlimited is a high-end version of Maya offering special tools for creating fluids, cloth, fur, and hair
* Beautifully illustrated, this is an official guide created by Alias, the maker of Maya
* Now updated to cover the most recent enhancements to cloth and long hair tools
* Combining theory with practice, the book offers practical, step-by-step tutorials that make complex topics easy to grasp
* The DVD includes chapter-by-chapter Quicktime overviews by an Alias Certified Instructor as well as tutorial support files and movies
* Beautifully illustrated, this is an official guide created by Alias, the maker of Maya
* Now updated to cover the most recent enhancements to cloth and long hair tools
* Combining theory with practice, the book offers practical, step-by-step tutorials that make complex topics easy to grasp
* The DVD includes chapter-by-chapter Quicktime overviews by an Alias Certified Instructor as well as tutorial support files and movies
More details
Edition
2., Aufl.
Language
English
Place of publication
Indianapolis
United States
Target group
Adult education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 22.8 cm
Width: 18.7 cm
Weight
598 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-897177-02-0 (9781897177020)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
06/2004
1st Edition
Sybex Inc.,U.S.
€62.90
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Person
Alias (Toronto) is the company that produces Maya software and other applications for the entertainment and high-end design industries. Alias's Learning Tools division publishes its own books and DVDs. Alias's recognizable industry customers include CNN, Disney, Electronic Arts, Nintendo, Pixar, Sega, GM, Honda, and more.
The company was founded in 1995 when Alias Research (founded 1983) and Wavefront Technologies (founded 1984) merged under SGI. In July 2003, the company changed its name to Alias.
The company was founded in 1995 when Alias Research (founded 1983) and Wavefront Technologies (founded 1984) merged under SGI. In July 2003, the company changed its name to Alias.
Content
1. Maya Fluid Effects. Learn about Fluid states. Create Atmospheric Effects. Create Realistic Clouds. Create Pyrotechnic Effects. Move Particles with Fluids. Create Open Water Effects. Create a Stormy Ocean and Motor Boat. 2. Maya Fur. Apply Fur to a Patch Model. Comb Fur. Apply Multiple Textures to Base and Tip Color of Fur. Create Whiskers. Add Fur Shading Effects. 3. Maya Hair. Create Hair. Add Hair Simulations. Make Hair Collide. Render Hair. Create Dynamic Effects with Hair. Create Human Hair. 4. Maya Cloth. Make a Robe. Work with Cloth panels. Hang Cloth. Drape Cloth. Create Curves. Edit Cloth Textures. Add Cloth to an Animation.