Book description
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.
Dariush Derakhshani
is a Creative Director and Head of CG for Radium|ReelFX - Santa Monica,
a creative and design studio with offices in Dallas, Texas; San
Francisco; and Santa Monica, California. Dariush has been working in CG
for over twelve years and teaching classes in CG and effects production
for close to ten. He is the best-selling author of a handful of books,
including the popular Introducing Maya series. Dariush started using CAD
software in his architecture days, then migrated to using 3D programs
when his firm's principal architects needed to show their clients design
work on the computer. Starting with Alias PowerAnimator version 6, which
he encountered when he enrolled in the University of Southern California
Film School's Animation program, Dariush has been using Alias animation
software for the past twelve years. He received an M. F.A. in Film,
Video, and Computer Animation in 1997 from USC. Dariush also holds a B.
A. in Architecture and Theatre from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania
and worked at a New Jersey architecture firm before moving to L. A. for
film school. He has worked on feature films, music videos, and countless
commercials as a 3D animator, CG lead, and sometimes compositor. He is
bald and has flat feet.
