Introducing Maya 2011 (Paperback)

Introducing Maya 2011 Book Description

About the Book :

The ideal primer to getting started with Maya 2011. Learn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. The expository text is reinforced with fun and challenging step-by-step tutorials. Professional Maya artist 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. Introducing Maya 2011 is the perfect guide to get you up and running in the world's most popular professional 3D software application.

About the Author :

Dariush Derakhshani is an award-winning 3D animator, author, and educator. He has worked on movies such as The Fantastic Four and Pans Labyrinth, the South Park TV series, and numerous commercials and music videos. He teaches Maya and 3D animation and is the author of all the Introducing Maya books and coauthor of Mastering Maya 8.5 and Introducing 3ds Max 2008, all from Sybex.

Interesting Facts :

NEW MATERIAL: Covers the latest features and includes new tutorials and art.BEST-SELLING: Previous editions have been the best-selling Maya book on the market and received consistently great reviews.INSPIRATIONAL: Color insert provides real-world examples from talented beginning Maya users to attract readers who aspire to learn the software.COMPLEX MADE DOABLE: 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 :

Introduction to Computer Graphics and 3D.Jumping In Headfirst, With Both Feet.The Maya 2011 Interface.Beginning Polygonal Modeling.Modeling With Nurbs, Subdivisions, and Deformers.Practical Experience.Maya Shading and Texturing.Introduction to Animation.More Animation!Maya Lighting.Maya Rendering.Maya Dynamics and Effects.

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