Introducing Maya 2011

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Derakhshani, Dariush, Author.

Series:

Sybex serious skills Introducing Maya 2011

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Maya (Computer file).

Computer animation.

Three-dimensional display systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (655 pages)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Wiley Pub 2010

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

A practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2011 Four previous editions can't be wrong: this book is the perfect introduction to 3D and Maya. Learn to build and animate your own digital models and scenes with step-by-step instruction and fun and practical examples, while you draw inspiration from the striking examples included from talented Maya users. You'll create a simple animation of the planets in the solar system, learn to model a human hand and a decorative box—among other projects—and master all essential tools. Provides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to Maya 2011 Explains the core concepts of CG and working in 3D Covers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray rendering, and more Provides project files on CD and walks you through the creation of several projects; the CD also includes images, movies, and scene files Includes a color insert with pages of striking examples from talented Maya beginners Build your Maya and animation skills from the ground up with this practical, thorough guide. Note: CD-ROM/DVD materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Contents:

Introduction to computer graphics and 3D

Jumping in headfirst, with both feet

The Maya 2011 interface

Beginning polygonal modeling

Modeling with NURBS, subdivisions, and deformers

Practical experience

Maya shading and texturing

Introduction to animation

More animation!

Maya lighting

Maya rendering

Maya dynamics and effects.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

OCLC:

754641935