
Learning Autodesk Maya 8
Foundation
Autodesk Maya Press(Author)
Alias Systems Corp (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 15. September 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
640 pages
978-1-897177-33-4 (ISBN)
Description
This exceptional, full-colour Autodesk Maya Press title - produced by Autodesk, the software's creators - uses Sony's full-length animated "Open Season" for the book's all-new hands-on tutorials for Maya 8. By following the step-by-step tutorials, readers will learn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects using real-world production files from a full-length feature film. The DVD provides further reinforcement with instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning.
With this book readers will:
* Become familiar with the Maya User Interface
* Work in 3D space
* Model with NURBS (Spline)
* Model with Polygons
* Set Keyframes and Motion Paths
* Learn to use Trax Non-linear animation
* Apply Forward and Inverse Kinematics
* Deform surfaces
* Set cameras and lights
* Create Shaders and Textures
* Discover rendering techniques
* Explore particles and Dynamics
* Begin to use MEL (Maya Embedded Language)
With this book readers will:
* Become familiar with the Maya User Interface
* Work in 3D space
* Model with NURBS (Spline)
* Model with Polygons
* Set Keyframes and Motion Paths
* Learn to use Trax Non-linear animation
* Apply Forward and Inverse Kinematics
* Deform surfaces
* Set cameras and lights
* Create Shaders and Textures
* Discover rendering techniques
* Explore particles and Dynamics
* Begin to use MEL (Maya Embedded Language)
More details
Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
TORONTO
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23.3 cm
Width: 18.8 cm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
1270 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-897177-33-4 (9781897177334)
Schweitzer Classification