Book description
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.
Dariush Derakhshani
is an award-winning visual effects supervisor, author, and educator. He
has worked on movies such as
The Fantastic Four
and
Pan's Labyrinth
, the
South Park
TV series, and countless commercials and music videos. He teaches Maya
and 3D animation, and is the author of all the Introducing Maya books as
well as coauthor of
Mastering Maya 8. 5
and
Introducing 3ds Max 2008
, all from Sybex.
