Introducing Autodesk Maya

Introducing Autodesk Maya
by: Dariush Derakhshani (Author)
Publisher: CRC Press
Edition: 1st
Publication Date: 2024/7/15
Language: English
Print Length: 404 pages
ISBN-10: 1138590541
ISBN-13: 9781138590540
Book Description
This book is your perfect hands‑on guide to start animating quickly. Using approachable, real‑world exercises, you’ll master the fundamentals of this animation software by following full‑color screenshots step by step. Each chapter opens with a quick discussion of concepts and learning objectives, and then launches into hands‑on tutorials that give you firsthand experience and a good start. You’ll learn the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. Whether you’re a complete beginner or migrating from another 3D application, this task‑based book provides the solid grounding you need in Autodesk Maya.Key FeaturesModel with polygons, meshes, and moreAdd motion with simple and complex animationsAdd color and textures to visualize materials and surfacesRender scenes with great lighting and camera placement
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This book is your perfect hands‑on guide to start animating quickly. Using approachable, real‑world exercises, you’ll master the fundamentals of this animation software by following full‑color screenshots step by step. Each chapter opens with a quick discussion of concepts and learning objectives, and then launches into hands‑on tutorials that give you firsthand experience and a good start. You’ll learn the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. Whether you’re a complete beginner or migrating from another 3D application, this task‑based book provides the solid grounding you need in Autodesk Maya.Key FeaturesModel with polygons, meshes, and moreAdd motion with simple and complex animationsAdd color and textures to visualize materials and surfacesRender scenes with great lighting and camera placement Read more