Exploring 3D Animation With MAYA 7 (Design Exploration) (Design Exploration Series) - Softcover

Beckmann, Patricia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1418051829 ISBN 13: 9781418051822

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

It's all about creating believable 3D animation and visual effects. And this very practical and motivating book, written by two leading animators, delivers the kind of detailed knowledge of Maya(R) that's needed to make truly lifelike characters.

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Review

A Discovery Tour. The Animation Curve Editor. A Bouncing Ball. The Basic Walking Rig. Forward Kinematics versus Inverse Kinematics. Principles of Animation Applied. The Dope Sheet. The Trax Editor. Facial Animation. Hand Animation. Follow Through. Non-Traditional Character Design and Animation.

Synopsis

Its all about creating believable 3D animation and visual effects. And this very practical and motivating book, written by two leading animators, delivers the kind of detailed knowledge of Maya[registered] that is needed to make truly lifelike characters. Step-by-step tutorials defining the entire animation process take readers through all the tools available in Maya for making refined movement. Drawing on their years of experience animating characters for "The Simpsons and King of the Hill", the authors provide plenty of opportunity for readers to practice using these tools, instilling confidence and a sound grasp of traditional and non-traditional character design and animation. The topics covered include the Animation Curve Editor, basic walking, the dope sheet, facial and hand animation, emotional adjustment, the use of the five-panel story structure, and more. Users thoroughly explore the powerful features and functions of Release 7 that will result in a solid understanding of Maya's interface and techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1418051829
• ISBN 13: 9781418051822
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 400