Animation Technology Revealed: Maya 8 Character Animation Tutorial (Includes 2 DVDs)

Author: Liu Chang Compiler
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book is a technical publication compiled for beginners and intermediate learners of 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, enabling readers to build a solid foundation in software operation. In the second part, through the production study of a complete, professional animation project, readers will apply their knowledge of creative concept development, software application, and post-production to real-world scenarios, truly integrating theory with practice, allowing them to fully master character animation creation techniques. This book is written by senior instructors from IDMT based on years of teaching experience, incorporating the compilers' extensive creative and training expertise. It is suitable for animation enthusiasts and professionals, as well as serving as a textbook and reference book for faculty and students in related animation design disciplines.
Liu Chang, a senior education expert at IDMT, is an advanced lecturer in material and skeleton setup, as well as post-production compositing. He holds the title of International Engineer and International Authorized Instructor for Discreet 3D Max, Discreet Combustion, and is an Alias/Wavefront Maya International Authorized Instructor.
Personal Experience: From 2001 to 2002, Liu Chang joined Global Digital Media Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. to study animation production. In 2002, after joining the training department of the company, he taught long-term Maya classes. During his teaching career, he participated in compiling the IDMT 3D Animation Training Series Tutorial - Production Practice Volume [Maya Rendering], published by China Ocean Press. He led students in creating numerous outstanding short films, which received unanimous praise in the industry and demonstrated his rich experience in animation production. He was also an expert in the technical training for the film M?bius Ring.
Other Information: In 2002, Liu Chang directed the animated short film A Nightmare on Christmas Night, adapted from the renowned animated film of the same name by American director Tim Burton. From 2002 to 2004, he directed the animated short films 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 Animation Award in the CCGF Animation Professional Group at the 2004 China Digital Animation Exhibition, while Cyclone Band Show received nominations for the Best Animation Award in the Professional Group at 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.