The learning Maya 2009 collection: foundation, modeling & animation, and special effects
This collection of three project-based books covers Maya 2009 from start to finish. All for $189.97. All three are full-color and produced by Autodesk, thecreators of Maya software. Learning Autodesk Maya 2009 Foundation teaches thecore concepts of Maya in one book. It teaches key Maya tools and techniques model, animate, render, and add dynamic effects to your creations. Further, gain a sense of the entire production process as you work on creating and animating characters from the Fathom Studios feature film, Delgo. You will even learnabout compositing your characters in a bonus section on Autodesk Toxik software. Based entirely on easy-to-follow step-bystep lessons and including helpfuldemos on DVD, this book will help you develop your 3D skills. Learn to model with NURBS and polygons as well as animate, texture map, add visual effects, and render your scenes. Learning Autodesk Maya 2009 Modeling s short film, Theme Planet. Goes beyond the basics of Learning Autodesk Maya 2009 Foundation andtakes a closer look at the modeling and animation process. Learn how to buildmodels with polygons and NURBS surface types and then make them move with a wide range of animation techniques. Other topics covered include: skeleton and joint orientation, inverse kinematics, blend shapes, skinning, run cycles, andkeyframes. Learning Autodesk Maya 2009 Special Effects Handbook builds on thecharacters and scenes created in Learning Autodesk Maya 2009 The Modeling s Theme Plant, this book is filled with easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials to help you master the final stages of production. Learn to light, texture and create shaders for models using the Maya and mental ray renderers. Create water and fire with Maya Fluid Effects, fur with Maya Fur; clothing for your characters with Maya nCloth, and hair and other hair-like objects with Maya Hair "
- ISBN: 978-0-470-47443-3
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 1840
- Fecha Publicación: 20/03/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés