Author : Gary Oliverio
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 42,90 MB
Release : 2010-10-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1449612989
Maya 8 Character Modeling takes a unique approach to modeling as it breaks down character creation using an easy-to-follow formula that makes the learning process less daunting. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
Author : Gary Oliverio
Publisher : Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 28,82 MB
Release : 2006-01-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1449633765
Maya 8 Character Modeling takes a unique approach to modeling as it breaks down character creation using an easy-to-follow formula that makes the learning process less daunting. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
Author : Chris Maraffi
Publisher : New Riders
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 37,21 MB
Release : 2003-09-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0132798239
A unique, in-depth approach to creating realistic characters in Maya. Maya Character Creation: Modeling and Animation Controls' author, Chris Maraffi, has expertise in the field and in the classroom that translates to the knowledge and solid teaching skills needed to make this book a "must-have"! The current trend in computer graphics is greater organic realism. Many of the top-grossing movies today, such as Spiderman, Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park 3 , and Star Wars Episode 2, all feature realistic 3D characters. There is a major need in the 3D community for educational material that demonstrates detailed techniques for achieving this organic reality. Maya is one of the main packages used on such cutting-edge films, and has an established toolset for creating believable 3D characters. Maya Character Creation: Modeling and Animation Controls is designed to take you through the process of designing, modeling, and setting up animation controls for complex 3D characters. The concepts, techniques, and Maya tools used for each step in the process are presented in each chapter, followed by many hands-on exercises. NURBS, polygon, and subdivision surface modeling techniques are shown for creating the character's skin, and skeleton-based animation controls are covered in detail. You will learn how a character's skin should deform when the skeletal joints and muscles move. Advanced MEL scripted animation controls are also covered extensively.
Author : Chris Maraffi
Publisher : New Riders Publishing
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 38,69 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN :
Popular movies like Spiderman and Lord of the Rings feature realistic characters created in Maya - a hot topic in the 3D market. This is an in-depth approach to Maya.
Author : Jason Patnode
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 44,44 MB
Release : 2012-08-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1136141812
Create believable CG character models with this unique book and DVD package. The stunning color images show just what you can achieve, and the detailed step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to achieve them. Every technique and tip is backed up with practical tutorials, using the models, textures and video on the companion DVD to offer a crash course to this vital skill. Jason Patnode takes you from low to high-resolution modeling - helping you span the gap between game and film industry skills. Based on Maya 2008 and ZBrush 3.0. You'll learn: Pipeline and modeling guidelines . Overview of Maya . Introduction to ZBrush modeling . Concept art . Anatomy . Creating a video game character . Creating a hyper-real character . Creating a photo-real character . UVs and texturing . How to create a demo reel
Author : Dariush Derakhshani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 38,61 MB
Release : 2007-01-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0470108266
If you're just beginning to dive into the world of 3D, this is the book for you." ?Animation Magazine The Academy Award® winning Maya® 3D animation and effects software is the first choice of film and video artists, game developers, and 3D design professionals. Discover how to build, render, and animate your own digital models and scenes, and begin to develop professional-level Maya skills with the latest edition of this popular bestseller. Starting with the basics, the book builds from the ground up, combining straightforward text with practical examples that make it fun and easy to learn Maya's core features while introducing new Maya 8 elements such as improved polygon tools and enhanced rendering with mental ray. Clear-cut, engaging lessons let you experiment using the wealth of files provided on the CD-ROM. You'll also find an abundance of instructional and inspirational Maya creations in the full-color insert. The accompanying CD-ROMs images, movies, and scene files let you view material from the book right on your own computer. Tackle all-new rendering and dynamics tutorials and much more. The CD includes Maya Personal Learning Edition software.
Author : Morgan Robinson
Publisher : Peachpit Press
Page : 1112 pages
File Size : 17,67 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 : Cheryl Cabrera
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 42,51 MB
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 1136140069
Discover the concepts and techniques required to rig engaging CG character models with Maya in this unique book and DVD package. The stunning color images show just what you can achieve, and the detailed step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to achieve them. Every technique and tip is backed up with practical tutorials, using the models, student work and tutorial assets on the companion DVD to offer a crash course in this vital skill. With Cheryl Cabrera you'll learn about: Designing your first Biped Character; Creating your first Biped Character - Modeling Basics, Biped Character Facial Expressions, Texturing Basics; Skeleton setup for a Biped Character Joint Placement; Control Rig setup for a Biped Character - IK and FK; Wrapping up the setup; Skinning your Character
Author : Tereza Flaxman
Publisher : Charles River Media
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,91 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Cartoon characters
ISBN : 9781584505563
Explains how to use Maya to create a variety of believable 3D characters, presenting a series of concepts, programming techniques, and Maya tools, as well as hands-on exercises.
Author : Jae-jin Choi
Publisher : Sybex
Page : 830 pages
File Size : 40,57 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN :
Maya Character Animation" is a one-of-a-kind book featuring more than 800 pages of full-color, step-by-step, heavily illustrated Maya instruction. It was written with beginning and intermediate Maya animators in mind--students and professionals who have already familiarized themselves with the Maya interface and basic Maya techniques.
