This exceptional, full–colour Autodesk Maya Press title – produced by Autodesk, the software′s creators – uses Sony′s full–length animated "Open Season" for the book′s all–new hands–on tutorials for Maya 8. By following the step–by–step tutorials, readers will learn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects using real–world production files from a full–length feature film. The DVD provides further reinforcement with instructor–led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning.

With this book readers will:

Become familiar with the Maya User Interface
Work in 3D space
Model with NURBS (Spline)
Model with Polygons
Set Keyframes and Motion Paths
Learn to use Trax Non–linear animation
Apply Forward and Inverse Kinematics
Deform surfaces
Set cameras and lights
Create Shaders and Textures
Discover rendering techniques
Explore particles and Dynamics
Begin to use MEL (Maya Embedded Language)

Review

This full–color guide for beginners to all versions of Maya 8 (Complete, Unlimited, and Personal Learning Edition) features real–world images and examples from Open Season, a Sony Pictures Animation Inc. film. Its DVD contains Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, project files, an excerpt and interviews from the film, and instructor–led project overviews. Its web site contains updates. Heavily illustrated step–by–step instructions make this a good self–study choice and a good purchase for all medium and larger libraries. (Library Journal, January 15, 2007)

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