A practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2012This 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 2012Explains the core concepts of CG and working in 3DCovers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray rendering, and moreConcepts are reinforced with tutorials that offer realistic challenges and clear explanationsColor insert provides real-world examples from talented beginning Maya usersBuild your Maya and animation skills from the ground up with this practical, thorough guide.
- ISBN10 6613397695
- ISBN13 9786613397690
- Publish Date 25 March 2011 (first published 1 January 2011)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 28 August 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Sybex
- Format eBook
- Pages 656
- Language English