Whether you are new to the 3D environment or are porting your skills from a different 3D graphics program, if you are a hands-on learner, Maya 4.5 Fundamentals is the book for you. In this revision of the bestselling Maya 4 Fundamentals, authors Jim Lammers and Lee Gooding get you started with a straightforward conceptual framework, then launch into a series of well-developed tutorials designed to move you from being a rank beginner to a confident Maya user.
Maya 4.5 Fundamentals includes:
In-depth coverage of how to use Maya 4.5 Complete's tool set New chapter on character animation and updated chapters...Read more
Whether you are new to the 3D environment or are porting your skills from a different 3D graphics program, if you are a hands-on learner, Maya 4.5 Fundamentals is the book for you. In this revision of the bestselling Maya 4 Fundamentals, authors Jim Lammers and Lee Gooding get you started with a straightforward conceptual framework, then launch into a series of well-developed tutorials designed to move you from being a rank beginner to a confident Maya user.
Maya 4.5 Fundamentals includes:
In-depth coverage of how to use Maya 4.5 Complete's tool set New chapter on character animation and updated chapters including coverage of smooth proxy Professional training through well-constructed tutorials 14 hours of movie files (on the CD), providing step-by-step demonstrations of every tutorial Exploration of such topics as lighting, materials, particles dynamics, character animation, smooth proxy, rendering, and using paint effects Custom marking menus and hotkeys to enhance your efficiencyBe sure to visit the Maya 4.5 Fundamentals web site at www.mayafundamentals.com for more downloadable tutorials and updates on using this book with Maya Personal Learning Edition.
- ISBN10 0735713278
- ISBN13 9780735713277
- Publish Date 14 January 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 June 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint New Riders Publishing
- Pages 624
- Language English