Maya 2.5 Training Tutorial

Author: Chen Luchun
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: Maya is the latest 3D animation software released by Alias/Wavefront. This book introduces Maya's interface and tools in detail, starting with an animation example of the Earth revolving around the Sun to guide readers into the world of Maya. It also provides a detailed explanation of modeling methods in Maya through an example of aircraft creation, introduces a complete character design and NURBS modeling and shaping techniques, including character bone creation and clothing design, allowing readers to fully understand Maya's powerful capabilities and enabling hands-on operation. Through animation creation and editing, the book delves into the usage of frames, the use of the Graph Editor, and methods for using the dope sheet, adding sound, and previewing animations. To enhance understanding, it includes an example of creating wind and rain animations and introduces special effects and the creation of soft bodies. Finally, it explains the concepts of soft bodies and rigid bodies. The book aims to be concise and vivid, showcasing Maya's powerful capabilities to readers.