Animation Technology Revealed Maya 8 Character Animation Tutorial - (2DVDs) (2DVDs)

Author: Liu Chang
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book is a technical guide compiled for beginners and intermediate learners in character animation production. The content is divided into two parts, totaling 21 chapters. In the first part, the functions and operation methods of mainstream 3D design software such as Maya are thoroughly analyzed and explained, helping readers build a solid foundation in software operation. In the second part, through the creation and learning of a complete, professional animated film case, readers will apply their knowledge of creative concept, software application, and post-production to practical scenarios, truly achieving a combination of theory and practice. This book enables readers to fully master character animation creation techniques through its study. Authored by senior trainers from IDMT based on years of teaching experience, it incorporates the authors' extensive creative and training expertise. It is suitable for animation enthusiasts and professionals, as well as serving as a textbook and reference for faculty and students in related animation design disciplines.
Liu Chang is a senior education expert at IDMT, an advanced lecturer in material and skeleton setup, and post-production compositing. He holds the title of International Engineer and Authorized Instructor for Discreet 3D Max, Discreet Combustion, and is an Authorized Instructor for Alias/Wavefront Maya.
Personal Experience: From 2001 to 2002, Liu Chang joined Universal Digital Media Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. for animation production training. After joining the training department of the company in 2002, he taught long-term Maya classes. During his teaching career, he participated in writing the production internship volume of IDMT's 3D animation training series - Maya Rendering, which was published by China Ocean Press. He led students in creating numerous outstanding short films, receiving unanimous industry acclaim and possessing rich experience in animated film production, including serving as a technical training expert for the film M?bius Ring.
Other Information: In 2002, Liu Chang directed the animated short film A Nightmare on Christmas Eve, adapted from the renowned animated film of the same name by American director Tim Burton. From 2002 to 2004, he directed the animated shorts MASK and HOLLOW, as well as the CG animated films Final Program and its sequel, while also participating in the production of the animated short film Cyclone Band Show. Final Program was nominated for the Best Animated Film award in the professional category at the 2004 China Digital Animation Exhibition (CCGF), and Cyclone Band Show was nominated for the Best Animated Film award in the professional category at the 2004 Jilin Animation Academy International Animation Competition and the 2004 Intel Digital Animation Competition. In 2004-2005, he directed the animated short film Alice's Dream. In 2006, he directed the animated shorts Clown and Run.