The new edition of this perennial bestseller is the ideal initiation to 3D and Maya. Starting with the basics, it builds from the ground up, combining straightforward text with practical examples that make it fun and easy to learn Maya’s core tools while introducing the latest Maya 2008 features. Follow clear-cut, step-by-step lessons while you learn by doing using a wealth of hands-on files provided on the CD. You’ll also find compelling examples in the full-color insert.
Table of Content
Introduction.Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Graphics and 3D.Chapter 2: The Maya 2008 Interface.Chapter 3: Your First Maya Animation.Chapter 4: Modeling with Polygons.Chapter 5: Modeling with NURBS.Chapter 6: Further Modeling Topics: Deformers and Subdivision Surfaces.Chapter 7: Maya Shading and Texturing.Chapter 8: Introduction to Animation.Chapter 9: Further Animation Practices.Chapter 10: Maya Lighting.Chapter 11: Maya Rendering.Chapter 12: Maya Dynamics.Appendix: About the Companion CD.Glossary.Index.
About the author
Dariush Derakhshani is an award-winning 3D animator, author, and educator. He has worked on movies such as The Fantastic Four and Pan’s Labyrinth, the South Park TV series, and numerous commercials and music videos. He teaches Maya and 3D animation and is the author of Introducing 3ds Max 9 and all the Introducing Maya books as well as coauthor of Mastering Maya 8.5 from Sybex.
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