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Maya is the premier tool for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. It is used by such film houses as Industrial, Light & Magic and Pixar to create 3D animation and special effects. "Learning Maya 6 Dynamics" teaches readers how to add realism to their animations by creating smoke, dust, fire, water, and other dynamic effects. This is an official book, produced by Alias. It also includes "Maya Beginners Guide Dynamics", a DVD produced by Alias that retails separately for $34.99.
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Learning Maya 6: Dynamics is your solution to creating stunning effects in Maya. Get hands-on experience with the innovative tools and powerful techniques available in the Maya Dynamics engine as you learn to create smoke, fire, dust, water and more.
If your animations don t follow the laws of physics, Learning Maya 6: Dynamics is the tool you ve been looking for. Learn to master the Maya Dynamics engine as you work with both rigid and soft body dynamics, particle animation and rendering, emitters and much more. Get the theory you need to understand what s happening in Maya and then work your way through helpful step-by-step exercises as you build smoke, dust, fire, and water. Learning Maya 6: Dynamics will allow you to add realism to your animations and create realistic effects without having to go back to school so you can prove that you don t need to be a rocket scientist to make one fly!
Each chapter includes a theoretical discussion to help you understand the concepts at play, as well as easy to follow step-by-step tutorials so that you can start working right away. The book also includes an accompanying DVD-ROM featuring chapter-by-chapter overviews offered by Alias Certified Instructors. Gain additional insight and assistance from these valuable bonus discussions. You ll also take advantage of Maya Beginner s Guide: Dynamics to help you get started right away!
With this book you will:
- Create and Animate Rigid Body Objects
- Create and Animate Particles Using Fields, Goals, Ramps and Expressions
- Render Particles with Hardware Graphics and Software Techniques
- Dynamically Animate NURBS and Polygonal Surfaces Using Soft Bodies
- Utilize Artisan Functionality in Conjunction with Maya Dynamics Tools
- Instance Geometry with Particle Motion
- Use Dynamic Constraints Including Rigid Body Constraints and Soft Body Springs
- Optimize and Troubleshoot Dynamics Scenes
Maya Complete 6, Maya Unlimited 6, or Maya Personal Learning Edition.
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Softcover. Condition: As New. Leichte Abnutzungen; Hat Beilage. This guide provides a comprehensive approach to creating stunning effects in Maya using its Dynamics engine. Gain hands-on experience with innovative tools and techniques to create realistic smoke, fire, dust, and water. If your animations lack physical realism, this resource is essential. Master the Dynamics engine through engaging exercises that cover both rigid and soft body dynamics, particle animation, emitters, and more. Each chapter includes theoretical discussions to deepen your understanding, complemented by step-by-step tutorials for immediate application. The accompanying DVD-ROM features chapter overviews by Alias Certified Instructors, offering valuable insights and assistance. You'll also benefit from Maya Beginner's Dynamics to kickstart your learning. Key skills you'll develop include creating and animating rigid body objects, utilizing particles with various fields and expressions, rendering particles with different techniques, and dynamically animating NURBS and polygonal surfaces. Additionally, you'll learn to use Artisan functionality alongside Dynamics tools, instance geometry with particle motion, apply dynamic constraints, and troubleshoot your dynamics scenes. To use this resource, you'll need Maya Complete 6, Maya Unlimited 6, or Maya Personal Learning Edition, along with a DVD-ROM drive or set-top player. Seller Inventory # 703a5f5c-ffa8-4212-968f-2482a50e3a8e
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