xxviii, 1011 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
24 cm +
Accompanying Material
1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
SERIES
Series Title
Serious skills
CONTENTS NOTE
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Working in Maya -- Virtual filmmaking with Maya cameras -- NURBS modeling in Maya -- Polygon modeling -- Animation techniques -- Animating with deformers -- Rigging and muscle systems -- Paint effects and toon shading -- Lighting with mental ray -- Mental ray shading techniques -- Texure mapping -- Rendering for compositing -- Introducing nParticles -- Dynamic effects -- Fur, hair, and clothing -- Maya fluids -- MEL scripting -- The bottom line
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"If you already know the basics of Maya, the latest version of this authoritative book takes you to the next level. From modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book provides professional-level Maya instruction. With pages of scenarios and examples from some of the leading professionals in the industry, this book will help you master the entire CG production pipeline. Provides professional-level instruction on Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software Covers the very latest Maya tools and features, including Dynamics, Maya Muscle, Stereo Cameras, rendering with mental ray, and more Offers complete coverage of advanced topics such as cloth, fur, and fluids Showcases the techniques of professionals through numerous examples and real-world scenarios, showing you how to set up and manage 3D animation and visual effects pipelines Includes a CD with all support files from the book, along with movies to illustrate concepts"--