MAYA 5 Visual Effects Super Manual (1)

Author: Li Peng
Publisher: China Electric Power Press
Publication Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This book primarily introduces how to use 3D animation software Maya 5.0 and compositing software Combustion and Digital Fusion to create stunning film title animations. Adapted from commercial production examples by professional advertising producers, it incorporates decades of valuable experience accumulated by the creators. The book contains nearly 20 examples, covering a wide range of special effects commonly used in title sequences, such as high-tech subtitle effects, swirling waves, rising flames, explosion shockwaves, fireworks, gold-lettered text glows, news broadcast effects, smoke techniques, lightning, snowflakes, and more, nearly encompassing all special effects used in daily title production. Additionally, it provides optimal solutions in software and method selection, leveraging the strengths of both 3D and compositing software to enhance production efficiency. This allows beginners to independently practice the entire professional production process, laying a solid foundation for future careers. Each exercise in the book is meticulously designed by the author, detailing creative concepts, production processes, and techniques, enabling readers to become more proficient in using various functions and creating more outstanding film advertisements. The book was planned by a renowned professor from the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, and is part of the first large-scale computer art education series in China, "New Concept Computer Art Textbooks for Art Academies." It serves as an ideal reference textbook for related art majors in higher education institutions, as well as for advanced training courses and 3D film production professionals.