Maya 5 for Windows and Macintosh

Visual Quickstart Guide

Danny Riddell

452 pages, parution le 30/09/2003

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The fastest, easiest way to learn Maya 5, the industry-leading 3D software.Updated to reflect Maya's new features, including new rendering technology and thenew Fluid Effects feature, found only in Maya Unlimited. Incisive text, crystal clear screen shots, and step-by-step instructions allow readers to get up and running fast with Maya 5.

This eagerly anticipated update to the popular Maya 5: Visual QuickStart Guide uses a combination of task-based instruction and strong visuals to teach beginning and intermediate users how to liven up their 3D graphics with Maya. Best-selling author Danny Riddell takes readers step by step through all of today's Maya's essentials: Character animation and setup, polygonal modeling, dynamic interaction with Windows, and more. Both beginning users, who want a thorough introduction to the topic, and more advanced users, who are looking for a convenient reference, will find what they need here--in straightforward language and through readily accessible examples.
By the end of the volume, users will be fully versed in Maya 5. Note: Maya Complete is available for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X users for $1999. Maya Unlimited, for Linux and Windows only, costs $6999. Maya Personal Learning Edition isFREE. This book covers the Maya Complete and Personal Learning Edition, and covers select features of Maya Unlimited.

Introduction
Maya Basics
Navigating and Changing the Interface
Creating Primitives and Text
Selection Modes, Hiding and Templating
Transforming Objects and Components
Grouping, Parenting, Aligning, and Snapping
NURBS Curves and Surfaces
Polygons and Subdivided Surfaces
Skeletons and IK
Parenting and Binding to a Skeleton
Animation
Deformers
Creating Lights
Shaders and Materials
Cameras and Rendering
Dynamics

L'auteur - Danny Riddell

Danny Riddell has taught Maya and Flash for several years in both corporate and college environments. He founded and served as director of the Web Design and Development department at Ex'pression Center for New Media in Emeryville, CA. He also served as associate director of the 3D Animation department at Ex'pression. Danny now runs his own design firm, Riddell Design Group (www.riddelldesign.com) and continues to train and write tutorials.

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Peachpit Press
Auteur(s)	Danny Riddell
Parution	30/09/2003
Nb. de pages	452
Format	17,5 x 23
Couverture	Broché
Poids	725g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780321219206
ISBN13	978-0-321-21920-6