Maya Ultra Engine - Materials (with 2 CDs) (Perfect Power Frontier Technology Report Series)

Author: Perfect Motive Compiler
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Publish Date: 2006-03-17
Features: This book is a software guide for creating animations using the MAYA software. While explaining software application techniques, it also emphasizes cultivating readers' mindset and artistic sense in software application and development. The book is rich in content, examples, and comprehensive, up-to-date technology, serving both as theoretical guidance and as a practical commercial resource. It is believed to play a positive role in improving readers' "material" application skills. This book is suitable not only for beginners and intermediate learners but also provides valuable insights for advanced users. It is particularly well-suited as a training textbook for CG-related disciplines. This book is part of the Perfect Motive Cutting-Edge Technology Series "Maya Rapid Engine." Through six examples: the French snail, alien oddities, blood-red embryo, triangular magic, abandoned factory, and microscopic flower bud, it focuses on explaining materials and lighting for simulating realistic and fantastical creatures, as well as worn-out scenes, striving for texture effects in both imaginary and real worlds. The book not only meticulously details the example creation but also provides an in-depth analysis of Maya's material creation theory, offering valuable reference for readers of all levels. The accompanying CD-ROM contains source files, materials, and video teaching files for the book's examples. This book is suitable for film and television title designers, visual effects artists, 3D animation enthusiasts, and students and instructors in related fields, as well as participants in social training programs.