Author : Danny Riddell
Publisher : Peachpit Press
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 12,4 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0321172396
Maya 4.5, the latest version of the all-in-one modeling, rendering, and 3D animation program, is loaded with new features and enhancements designed to make it even more powerful and easy-to-learn for Mac and Windows users alike. Whether you're new to Maya or just want to get quickly up-to-speed on Maya 4.5's new features, this is a must-have task-based reference.
Author : Danny Riddell
Publisher : Peachpit Press
Page : 1248 pages
File Size : 42,26 MB
Release : 2006-04-12
Category :
ISBN : 0132712490
Adding tools that allow users to realize the 2D Toon look of comic books, cartoons, manga and anime; create spectacular clothing, fur or long hair for characters; and move data quickly back and forth between Maya and Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, an already cool program just got even cooler. Here to take budding animators and modelers from 0 to 60 fast in Maya 7 is the eagerly anticipated update to everybody's favorite Maya tome: Maya 7: Visual QuickStart Guide! In these pages, best-selling authors Danny Riddell and Steve Anzovin use a combination of task-based instruction and strong visual aids to take readers step by step through all of Maya's essentials: unsurpassed character rigging and posing, integration with essential production tolls such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and more. Both beginning users, who want a thorough introduction to the topic, and more advanced users, who are looking for a convenient reference, will find what they need here in straightforward language and through readily accessible examples, peppered with tons of timesaving tips and tricks. By the end of the volume, users will be creating their own alternate universes in Maya 7!
Author : Danny Riddell
Publisher : Peachpit Press
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 27,41 MB
Release : 2003-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780321219206
bull; One of the best-selling (and most affordable) Maya books in the 3D market. bull; Updated to reflect Maya's new features, including new rendering technology and the new Fluid Effects feature, found only in Maya Unlimited. bull; Incisive text, crystal clear screen shots, and step-by-step instructions allow readers to get up and running fast with Maya 5.
Author : Morgan Robinson
Publisher : Peachpit Press
Page : 1112 pages
File Size : 29,7 MB
Release : 2007-03-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0132712504
Adding sophisticated new tools that give modelers even more control over polygons, an already cool program just got even cooler. Here to take budding 3D artists from 0 to 60 fast in Maya 8 is the eagerly anticipated update to everybody's favorite Maya tome: Maya 8 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide! In these pages, best-selling authors Morgan Robinson and Nathaniel Stein use a combination of task-based instruction and strong visual aids to take readers step by step through all of Maya's essentials: navigating the interface, modeling elementary and complex objects, unsurpassed character rigging and posing, mastering deformers, shaders, and renderers, and more. Both beginning users, who want a thorough introduction to the topic, and more advanced users, who are looking for a convenient reference, will find what they need here in straightforward language and through readily accessible examples, peppered with tons of timesaving tips and tricks.
Author : Dariush Derakhshani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 35,1 MB
Release : 2006-12-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0470113227
Alias Wavefront's Maya is the premier tool for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. It is used by such film houses as Industrial, Light & Magic, Pixar, and Disney for creating 3D animation and special effects. This Maya Press title—a cooperative publication between Sybex and Alias Wavefront—is the perfect introduction to 3D and Maya. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Author : Jason Patnode
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 36,64 MB
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 113614501X
* Companion website provides new updates and tutorials for version 6! If you are an artist who's new to Alias's Maya, or are moving over to use this powerful, oscar-winning animation and effects software from another 3D package, you will find this book invaluable. It provides you with all you need to know to get up and running with this difficult software, fast! Focusing only on the key things you need to know when starting out it doesn't overload you, so speeds up your learning process. Highly illustrated in color throughout this book benefits from a clear, concise, jargon free style. Written by a LucasArts professional it will provide invaluable knowledge that will help you get that elusive first job in animation!
Author : Jim Lammers
Publisher : New Riders
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 18,16 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780735713277
This guide to Maya 4.5 has been written by Maya beta testers and experienced trainers. It includes workflow and best practices for every user of this 3D graphics programme.
Author : Dariush Derakhshani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1154 pages
File Size : 12,83 MB
Release : 2010-04-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0470768053
A practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2011 Four previous editions can’t be wrong: this book is the perfect introduction to 3D and Maya. Learn to build and animate your own digital models and scenes with step-by-step instruction and fun and practical examples, while you draw inspiration from the striking examples included from talented Maya users. You’ll create a simple animation of the planets in the solar system, learn to model a human hand and a decorative box—among other projects—and master all essential tools. Provides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to Maya 2011 Explains the core concepts of CG and working in 3D Covers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray rendering, and more Provides project files on CD and walks you through the creation of several projects; the CD also includes images, movies, and scene files Includes a color insert with pages of striking examples from talented Maya beginners Build your Maya and animation skills from the ground up with this practical, thorough guide. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.
Author : Dariush Derakhshani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1076 pages
File Size : 44,15 MB
Release : 2011-01-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1118059689
If you’re new to Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software, Introducing Maya includes step-by-step tutorials and easy-to-follow explanations to teach you the basics and nuances of this complex software. Whether you’re a student or a hobbyist, you can learn all about the Maya interface and the fundamentals of modeling, texturing, animating and visual effects with realistic examples. If you’re new to 3D animation or transitioning from another 3D application, this book will provide you with the tools you need to become proficient at Maya. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.
Author : Garry Lewis
Publisher : New Riders
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 25,54 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780735713727
With the powerful 3D modeling program Maya 5, users are limited only by their own imagination. In these pages, veteran animator Jim Lammers (who brought life to the Sony/Tristar film "Starship Troopers") takes readers from a review of 3D fundamentals to full-blown Maya 5 content creation. A companion CD includes video-captured movies that walk readers through every tutorial in the book.
