A practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2011
Four previous editions can’t be wrong: this book is the
perfect introduction to 3D and Maya. Learn to build and animate
your own digital models and scenes with step-by-step instruction
and fun and practical examples, while you draw inspiration from the
striking examples included from talented Maya users. You’ll
create a simple animation of the planets in the solar system, learn
to model a human hand and a decorative box–among other
projects–and master all essential tools.
* Provides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to Maya
2011
* Explains the core concepts of CG and working in 3D
* Covers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray rendering,
and more
* Provides project files on CD and walks you through the creation
of several projects; the CD also includes images, movies, and scene
files
* Includes a color insert with pages of striking examples from
talented Maya beginners
Build your Maya and animation skills from the ground up with
this practical, thorough guide.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are
not included as part of e Book file.
For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for
this title.
Spis treści
1. Introduction to Computer Graphics and 3D.
2. Jumping In Headfirst, With Both Feet.
3. The Maya 2011 Interface.
4. Beginning Polygonal Modeling.
5. Modeling With Nurbs, Subdivisions, and Deformers.
6. Practical Experience.
7. Maya Shading and Texturing.
8. Introduction to Animation.
9. More Animation!
10. Maya Lighting.
11. Maya Rendering.
12. Maya Dynamics and Effects.
O autorze
Dariush Derakhshani is an award-winning visual effects supervisor, author, and educator. He has worked on movies such as The Fantastic Four and Pan’s Labyrinth, the South Park TV series, and countless commercials and music videos. He teaches Maya and 3D animation, and is the author of all the Introducing Maya books as well as coauthor of Mastering Maya 8.5 and Introducing 3ds Max 2008, all from Sybex.
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