Maya : professional tips and techniques

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Title:

Author:

Lanier, Lee, 1966-

ISBN:

9780470107409

Personal Author:

Lanier, Lee, 1966-

Publication Information:

Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Publishing, c2007.

Physical Description:

xvii, 221 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Ch. 1. Customization and MEL scripting -- Ch. 2. Modeling -- Ch. 3. History, scripting, and animation -- Ch. 4. Dynamics, particles, and the ocean system -- Ch. 5. Character rigging -- Ch. 6. Texturing -- Ch. 7. Lighting -- Ch. 8. Rendering -- Ch. 9. Advanced rendering techniques -- Ch. 10. Demo reels and project work flow.

Abstract:

"Work better and faster in Maya with the quick-hit tips and techniques in this practical book. Designed for busy Maya users, this guide offers dozens of how-tos, workarounds, and shortcuts culled from years of experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production pipeline. You'll discover tricks and timesavers on texturing particles, customizing Paint Effects brushes, modeling polygon faces, creating facial rigs with wire deformers, and much more - while useful, full-color illustrations reinforce the concepts. From modeling, animating, and rigging to texturing and lighting, this book will help you streamline workflow and improve your skills."--BOOK JACKET.

Title Subject:

Maya (Computer file)

Subject Term:

Computer animation.

Three-dimensional display systems.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip076/2006101053.html

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Designed for busy Maya users like you, this guide offers dozens of how-tos, workarounds, and shortcuts culled from years of experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production pipeline. You'll discover tricks and timesavers on texturing particles, customizing Paint Effects brushes, modeling polygon faces, creating facial rigs with wire deformers, and much more-and helpful full-color illustrations reinforce the concepts. From modeling, animating, and rigging to texturing and lighting, this book will help you streamline workflow and improve your skills.