Official Autodesk Training Guide
This exceptional, full-color Autodesk Maya Press title - produced by Autodesk, the software's creators - uses real movie footage as the basis for the book's all-new hands-on tutorials. By following the step-by-step lessons, readers will learn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects using real-world production files. The DVD provides further reinforcement with instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning.
With this book readers will:
- Become familiar with the Maya User Interface Work in 3D space Model with NURBS (Spline) Model with Polygons Set Keyframes and Motion Paths
- Learn to use Trax Non-linear animation Apply Forward and Inverse Kinematics Deform surfaces
- Set cameras and lights Create Shaders and Textures Discover rendering techniques Explore particles and Dynamics
- Begin to use MEL (Maya Embedded Language)
Learning Autodesk Maya: Foundation is a full-color book that offers students a hands-on approach for learning how to use Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software. You will work with real movie footage, interactive tutorials and step-by-step lessons to understand the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. The companion DVD, which includes instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning, will further reinforce the topics covered in the book so that you can become better acquainted with the Maya User Interface.
Key Topics Covered:
Maya 2009 Foundation
Understanding Maya
Project 01
- Primitive
- Adding Details
- Shaders and Textures
- Animation Basics
- Working with Maya
- The Dependency Graph
Project 02
- Polygonal Modeling
- Polygonal Texturing
- Skeleton
- Skinning
- Blend Shapes
- Inverse Kinematics
- Rigging
- Animation
Project 03
- NURBS Modeling
- NURBS Texturing
- Rigging
- Paint Effects
- Deformers
- Lights and Effects
- Rendering
Project 04
- More Animation
- Non Linear Animation
- Rigid Bodies
- Motion Path
- Particles
- MEL Scripting
Project 05
- Render Layers and Render Passes
- Toxik
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