Introducing Maya 2009 (Paperback)

Introducing Maya 2009 Book Description

About the Book :

Introducing Maya 2009 is a Maya Press title -- a cooperative publication between Sybex and Autodesk -- that teaches the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. The expository text is reinforced with step-by-step tutorials. Maya professional and instructor Dariush Derakhshani leads readers through the nuances of the complex software without over-explaining or over-simplifying. The tutorials offer realistic, professional challenges for those new to 3D, and to those coming from another 3D application.

About the Author :

Dariush Derakhshani is an award-winning 3D animator, author, and educator. He has worked on The Fantastic Four and The Visitation movies; the South Park TV series; and numerous commercials and music videos. He teaches 3D animation and is the author of all the Introducing Maya books, and a contributing author to Mastering Maya 8.5.

Interesting Facts :

Covers the latest features and includes new tutorials and art.Previous editions have been the best-selling Maya book on the market and received consistently great reviews.Color insert provides real-world examples from talented beginning Maya users to attract readers who aspire to learn the software.Features a striking cover that carries the look and feel of the Maya Press brand.Maya pro Dariush Derakhshani gives beginners just what they need to understand the intricacies of 3D and Maya. The tutorials offer realistic challenges for those new to 3D with clear explanations along the way.

Contents :

1. Introduction to Computer Graphics and 3D2. Jumping In Headfirst, With Both Feet3. The Maya 2009 Interface4. Beginning Polygonal Modeling5. Modeling with Nurbs, Subdivisions, and Deformers6. Building the Red Wagon7. Maya Shading and Texturing8. Introduction to Animation9. More Animation!10. Maya Lighting11. Maya Rendering12. Maya Dynamics

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