A beautifully-packaged, advanced reference on the very latest
version of Maya
If you already know the basics of Maya, the latest version of
this authoritative book takes you to the next level. From modeling,
texturing, animation, and visual effects to high-level techniques
for film, television, games, and more, this book provides
professional-level Maya instruction. With pages of scenarios and
examples from some of the leading professionals in the industry,
this book will help you master the entire CG production
pipeline.
Provides professional-level instruction on Maya, the
industry-leading 3D animation and effects software
Covers the very latest Maya tools and features, including Dynamics,
Maya Muscle, Stereo Cameras, rendering with mental ray, and
more
Offers complete coverage of advanced topics such as cloth, fur,
and fluids
Showcases the techniques of professionals through numerous
examples and real-world scenarios, showing you how to set up and
manage 3D animation and visual effects pipelines
Includes a CD with all support files from the book, along with
movies to illustrate concepts
If you''re looking for an in-depth, professional Maya resource to
turn to again and again, Mastering Maya is the book you need.
關於作者:
Eric Keller has been a professional 3D artist and high-end
animator for film, commercials, and TV for 12 years. He has created
animations and effects for Disney, Warner Brothers, ESPN, Harvard
Medical School, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and CBS, and
currently teaches at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects. Eric is
the author of Mastering Maya 2009, Maya Visual Effects: The
Innovator''s Guide, and Introducing ZBrush, all from Sybex.
目錄:
1 Working in Maya.
2 Virtual Film Making with Maya Cameras.
3 NURBS Modeling in Maya.
4 Polygon Modeling.
5 Animation Techniques.
6 Animating with Deformers.
7 Rigging and Muscle Systems.
8 Paint Effects and Toon Shading.
9 mental ray Lighting.
10 mental ray Shading Techniques.
11 Texture Mapping.
12 Rendering for Compositing.
13 Introducing nParticles.
14 Advanced nDynamics.
15 Fur, Hair, and Clothing.
16 Maya Fluids.
17 Mel and Python.