KH Animation Technology Revealed: Maya 8 Character Animation Tutorial 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 of character animation production. The content is divided into two parts, totaling 21 chapters. The first part provides a detailed analysis and explanation of the functions and operation methods of mainstream 3D design software such as Maya, helping readers build a solid foundation in software operation. The second part enables readers to apply their knowledge of creative concept development, software application, and post-production in practical scenarios through the production study of a complete, professional animated film case. This truly integrates theory with practice, allowing readers to fully master character animation creation techniques through the book's learning. Authored by senior instructors from IDMT based on years of teaching experience, the book combines the author's extensive creative and training expertise. It is suitable for animation enthusiasts and professionals, as well as serving as a teaching material and reference book for faculty and students in animation design-related disciplines.
Liu Chang is a senior education expert at IDMT, serving as an advanced lecturer in material and skeleton setup, as well as post-production compositing. He holds the title of International Engineer and International Authorized Lecturer for Discreet 3D Max, Discreet Combustion, and is also an Alias/Wavefront Maya International Authorized Lecturer.
Personal Experience: From 2001 to 2002, Liu Chang joined Universal Digital Media Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. to study animation production. In 2002, after joining the training department of Universal Digital Media Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., he taught long-term Maya classes at the company. During his teaching tenure, he participated in writing the "Production Internship" volume of the IDMT 3D Animation Training Series, published by China Ocean Press. He led students in creating numerous outstanding short films, which received unanimous praise in the industry and demonstrated rich experience in animated film production, serving as a technical training expert for the film M?bius Ring.
Other Information: In 2002, Liu Chang directed the animated short film Halloween Night (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 film Final Program and its sequel. He also participated 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 of the 2004 China Digital Animation Exhibition (CCGF). Cyclone Band Show received nominations for the Best Animated Film award in the professional category of the 2004 Jilin Animation Academy International Animation Competition and the Intel 2004 Digital Animation Competition. From 2004 to 2005, he directed the animated short film Alice's Dream. In 2006, he directed the animated short films Clown and Run.