A practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2012
This book is the ideal primer to getting started with Maya, the
premier 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual
effects, games, cartoons, short films, and commercials. You’ll
learn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing,
animating, and visual effects. Professional visual effects artist
and instructor Dariush Derakhshani explains the nuances of the
complex software, while creative tutorials offer realistic,
professional challenges for those new to 3D. You’ll be up and
running in no time with the world’s most popular professional 3D
software application.
* Provides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to Maya
2012
* Explains the core concepts of CG and working in 3D
* Covers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray rendering,
and more
* Concepts are reinforced with tutorials that offer realistic
challenges and clear explanations
* Color insert provides real-world examples from talented
beginning Maya users
Build your Maya and animation skills from the ground up with
this practical, thorough guide.
Mục lục
1 Introduction to Computer Graphics and 3D.
2 Jumping In Headfirst, With Both Feet.
3 The Maya 2012 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.
Giới thiệu về tác giả
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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