Magic Stone Maya 6 Super Manual. 4, Dynamics Chapter

Author: Wuhan Renma
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features:！This book reveals Maya dynamics techniques through 15 cases, including the practical applications of rigid bodies, soft bodies, and springs, particle systems, Maya cloth systems, 2D and 3D container fluids, Hair applications, etc. The book is well-structured, rich in content, detailed in explanations, and combines theory with practice. For beginners, it serves as an excellent introductory guide, while for experienced CG artists, it is a valuable reference. Maya is one of the world's top 3D animation software, and it has become the preferred software for Hollywood movie special effects. This book is the dynamics volume of the "Magic Stone Maya6 Super Manual Series." The book is divided into 8 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces rigid bodies through an animation example of bowling. Chapter 2 introduces the practical applications of springs in soft bodies through 3 specific examples. Chapter 3 introduces advanced particle system applications using the particle effects of welding steel plates in the title sequence of "X-Plan." Chapter 4 introduces advanced rendering and expression control in particle systems using the particle system simulation of explosions in "X-Plan." Chapter 5 introduces the various functional commands of the cloth system in "X-Plan" and teaches through a simulation of the process of putting on clothes.