Maya 5 Complete Learning Guide (Volumes 1 and 2, 1CD)

Author: (USA) Adams, M. et al. (editors), Guo Shenglu et al. (translators)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: As part of the Inside series, this book is one of the best Maya learning resources in the United States, consistently ranking first in Amazon's category for a long time, with global sales exceeding 800,000 copies, far ahead of similar books. The book is divided into two volumes, featuring a detailed introduction to the production steps, technical highlights, and corresponding theories of a complete animation project., you will discover that it is a book written by experts from a production perspective, introducing Maya production techniques and philosophies for intermediate and advanced users. It is precisely these leading technologies and concepts that make this the most cutting-edge and practical Maya learning tutorial. The book covers the techniques for modeling, animation, and rendering using Alias|Wavefront's Maya. Its focus is on explaining how to use Maya's main tools for production and the reasons behind these processes. All the authors and reviewers are seasoned Maya users. Through the short film ParkingSpot, the book introduces the entire process of creating a digital movie using Maya 5. The book is divided into five parts, covering: Maya 5's new features and customization methods; Maya's internal features and settings; Maya 5 technical guidance and scene layout; Maya 5 usage techniques and art; and detailed technical content on Maya 5's node-based structure system and particle dynamics; as well as intermediate and advanced MEL language. This book is suitable for intermediate and advanced users with basic Maya knowledge. Those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Maya and customize it will find inspiration in this book. Advanced users will learn new production philosophies and explore other functionalities of Maya. The book includes advanced production methods and workflows that will interest advanced users.