Maya: Mastering the Essentials (Includes Disc)

Author: Wang Chengyu
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is a Maya advanced technology tutorial planned and launched by Wang Qi Computer Animation Studio. It systematically explains knowledge such as expressions, scripting, and MEL language in Maya. Starting from relatively basic Maya expressions, it gradually transitions to the in-depth topic of MEL scripting, adopting a step-by-step approach to teach readers advanced Maya techniques. The content of the book mainly includes: animation control methods, expressions, data variables, Maya predefined functions, loop statements and conditional statements, controlling particle systems with expressions, creating operation windows, creating user menus, and advanced applications of MEL scripting. By learning the writing methods of MEL scripting and applying them to practical work, professionals can greatly improve the efficiency and quality of animation production. This textbook is a condensation of the author's years of practical experience and is a classic work in Maya programming. The book comes with a companion CD-ROM that provides all the scenes and script files mentioned in the book, making it convenient for readers to refer to and study. This series of textbooks is very suitable for advanced Maya training, self-study, and those who wish to engage in Maya programming research.