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Learning Autodesk Maya 2010
The Modeling & Animation Handbook

Learn by studying traditional arts from Walt Disney

Reasons to Buy Model with polygonal and NURBS Create and apply shaders and textures Learn about skeletons and joint orientations Work with inverse kinematics Render and convert NURBS models Product Details Skill Level: Intermediate Format: e-Book (PDF) [color, 640 pages] List Price: $69.99 Price: $43.64

Step-by-step lessons from professionals

Detailed, step-by-step lessons, the book uses real movie footage from the Yash Raj Films and Walt Disney Pictures feature film Roadside Romeo. You’ll learn the Maya interface and basics of 3d modeling, 3d texturing, 3d animating, and visual effects while the DVD provides further reinforcement with its instructor-led tutorial videos.

 

Build a character from scratch

Tackle the latest version of the wildly popular and complex animation and effects software: Maya 2010 Learn to work in 3D space, build a character with polygons, and create and apply shaders and textures
Explore particles and dynamics, apply forward and inverse kinematics, and set cameras and lights

 

MEL (Maya Embedded Language)

Discover how to use MEL (Maya Embedded Language) and explore rendering techniques

 

Clips from Roadside Romeo

The DVD includes clips from Roadside Romeo, as well as artist interviews and training videos

 

Get animated and start working with Maya today!

Learning Objectives

 

• Explore the Maya user interface
• Learn to work in 3D space
• Build a character with polygons
• Create and apply shaders and textures
• Set keyframes and motion paths
• Apply forward and inverse kinematics
• Set cameras and lights
• Explore particles and dynamics
• Begin to use MEL™ (Maya Embedded Language)
• Discover rendering techniques
• Learn to composite with Autodesk Toxik

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Extend your skills in a drastic way and discover Maya 2010 an unique handbook.