Maya Fast Engine - Modeling Edition (Includes 2 CDs)

Author: Perfect Motive
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book is part of the Perfect Motive Advanced Technology Report series. Through six examples—Mech Dragon, Green Feathered Dragon, Centaur Warrior, Cool Eel, Forest Spirit Beast, and Flying Lizard—it focuses on explaining how to use NURBS surface modeling technology, polygon modeling technology, and subdivision surface modeling technology to create mechanical, animal, and monster models for film and game production. The book not only provides detailed instructions for the example projects but also offers an in-depth analysis of Maya model-making theory, making it valuable for readers at all skill levels. The accompanying CD-ROM contains source files of the book's examples, renderings, and video tutorial files. This book is suitable for film and television title sequence creators, film and television visual effects artists, game 3D modelers, 3D animation enthusiasts, as well as students, teachers, and trainees in related fields and social training programs.