Synopsis
Autodesk Maya 2019 for Novices textbook introduces the users to Autodesk Maya 2019. It aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2019 for 3D and visual effect artists, and designers. In this textbook, the chapters are structured in pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. Also, the author has adopted the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing approach throughout the textbook for easy understanding. Additional information is provided to the users in the form of tips and notes.
Some of the Salient Features of this textbook are as follows:
- Consist of 11 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.
- Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter.
- Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concept.
- Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.
- Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Exploring Maya Interface
Chapter 2: Polygon Modeling
Chapter 3: NURBS Curves and Surfaces
Chapter 4: NURBS Modeling
Chapter 5: UV Mapping
Chapter 6: Shading and Texturing
Chapter 7: Lighting
Chapter 8: Animation
Chapter 9: Rigging, Constraints, and Deformers
Chapter 10: Paint Effects
Chapter 11: Rendering
Index
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