Inside Maya: The Ultimate Learning Guide (Volumes 1 & 2) (1CD)

Author: Adam S.
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: As part of the Inside series, this book is one of the best Maya learning resources in the U.S., consistently ranking at the top of Amazon's (similar book) category, with global sales exceeding 800,000 copies, far ahead of its competitors. The book is divided into two volumes, with the key feature being a detailed introduction to the production steps, technical highlights, and corresponding theories of a complete animation project. (flipping through the table of contents), you will see that this is a book written by experts from a production perspective, introducing Maya production techniques and philosophies for intermediate and advanced users. It is precisely these cutting-edge techniques and concepts that make this the most cutting-edge and practical Maya learning tutorial. The book covers the techniques for learning to use Alias|Wavefront's Maya for modeling, animation, and rendering. The focus is on how to use Maya's main tools for production and the reasons behind these processes. All the authors and reviewers are seasoned Maya users. Through the short film ParkingSpot, the book introduces the entire process of creating a digital film using Maya 5. The book is divided into five parts. It covers Maya 5's new features and customization methods; Maya's internal features and settings; Maya 5 technical guidance and scene layout; Maya 5 usage techniques and art, as well as detailed technical content on Maya 5's node-based structure and particle dynamics; and intermediate-to-advanced MEL language. This book is suitable for intermediate and advanced users with basic Maya knowledge. Those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Maya and customize it will find inspiration in this book. Advanced users will learn new production philosophies and explore other functions of Maya. The book includes advanced production methods and workflows that will interest advanced users.