5DS+ Film and Video Packaging Tutorial -- Comprehensive Application of MAYA/AFTEREFFECTS

Author: Beijing Wudi Style Animation Production Co., Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book is jointly planned and published by Beijing Wudi Style Animation Production Co., Ltd. and China Youth Press. It comprehensively introduces the process and techniques of creating film and television package animations using Maya and After Effects, divided into 11 chapters. These chapters cover various content, including explanations of industry standards and basic knowledge, as well as 10 distinctive examples from 5DS in recent years, along with an engaging material description. The book provides a detailed explanation of the essence of film and television package production, with examples ranging from easy to challenging, aiming to help readers quickly understand animation techniques and create their own works sooner. However, it is important to note that readers should follow the principle of starting from the big picture and gradually moving to details, layer by layer, without getting bogged down in minor details. Blindly copying the original works and obsessing over minor details will hinder learning. The main software used in the examples includes image processing software Photoshop, vector Illustrator, 3D animation software Maya, and post-production compositing software After Effects. It is difficult to say which software is more or less important during the production process. The authors' advice to readers is to "focus on the goal and result rather than the software." The target audience for this book is intermediate to advanced users with a certain level of software operation skills. Due to space constraints, the book cannot fully cover the basic knowledge of the four mentioned software. If readers encounter many confusing points while reading, it is recommended to refer to other relevant textbooks.