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Learning Maya 6 Foundation by Alias Learning Tools Staff (2004, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101894893611

ISBN-139781894893619

eBay Product ID (ePID)30761292

Product Key Features

Number of Pages550 Pages

Publication NameLearning Maya 6 Foundation

LanguageEnglish

SubjectComputer Graphics, Digital Media / Video & Animation, Image Processing

Publication Year2004

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaComputers

AuthorAlias Learning Tools Staff

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight41.7 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width7.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal006.696

Table Of ContentProject One.Lesson 1: Bouncing a Ball.Lesson 2: Adding Character.Lesson 3: Rendering.Lesson 4: Particles.Lesson 5: Working with Maya.Lesson 6: The Dependency Graph.Project Two.Lesson 7: Curves and Surfaces.Lesson 8: Organic Modeling.Lesson 9: Animation.Lesson 10: Secondary Animation.Lesson 11: Rendering.Lesson 12: Maya Render Types.Project Three.Lesson 13: Polygonal Spaceship.Lesson 14: NURBS Spaceship.Lesson 15: Subdivision Surfaces.Lesson 16: Animating the Ships.Lesson 17: Visual Effects.Project Four.Lesson 18: Primitive Man.Lesson 19: Character Controls.Lesson 20: Animating a Walk Cycle.Lesson 21: The Trax Editor.Project Five.Lesson 22: Building Salty.Lesson 23: Adding Facial Details.Lesson 24: Animating Salty.Lesson 25: Building the Set.Lesson 26: Texture Mapping.Lesson 27: Blinking using MEL.

SynopsisLearning Maya 6: Foundation is your key to learning Maya quickly and easily. Join the tens of thousands of other users who have proved their Maya skills by creating the Bouncing Ball, Jack-in-the-box, Primitive Man, Spaceships and, most importantly, Salty the Seal. Get hands-on experience with Maya's key tools and techniques through project-based lessons while you learn to model, animate, render, and add dynamic effects to your creations. With Learning Maya 6: Foundation you'll model with NURBs and Polygons, animate, texture map, add visual effects and render your scenes. We've also added instructor-led chapter overviews, presented by an Alias Certified Instructor to further demonstrate the concepts covered in the book. Get up to speed in Maya 6.0 with Learning Maya 6.0: Foundation.With this book you will: Become familiar with the Maya User InterfaceWork in 3D spaceModel with NURBS (Spline)Model with PolygonsSet Keyframes and Motion PathsLearn to use Trax Non-linear animationApply Forward and Inverse KinematicsDeform surfacesSet cameras and lightsCreate Shaders and TexturesDiscover rendering techniquesExplore particles and DynamicsBegin to use MEL (Maya Embedded Language)"I've been teaching Learning Maya Foundation to my students for years and wouldn't consider a substitute. This tool is ideal for you if you are new to Maya."_Peter Weishar, Dean of Film and Digital Media, Savannah College of Art and DesignWhat you need to use this book:A working knowledge of 3D space. Learning Maya Beginner's Guide or Art of Maya are excellent resources to learn about 3D space.Maya Complete 6, Maya Unlimited 6, or Maya Personal Learning EditionDVD-ROM Drive, Learning Maya 6: Foundation is your key to learning Maya quickly and easily. Join the tens of thousands of other users who have proved their Maya skills by creating the Bouncing Ball, Jack-in-the-box, Primitive Man, Spaceships and, most importantly, Salty the Seal. Get hands-on experience with Maya's key tools and techniques through project-based lessons while you learn to model, animate, render, and add dynamic effects to your creations. With Learning Maya 6: Foundation you'll model with NURBs and Polygons, animate, texture map, add visual effects and render your scenes. We've also added instructor-led chapter overviews, presented by an Alias Certified Instructor to further demonstrate the concepts covered in the book. Get up to speed in Maya 6.0 with Learning Maya 6.0: Foundation. With this book you will: * Become familiar with the Maya User Interface * Work in 3D space * Model with NURBS (Spline) * Model with Polygons * Set Keyframes and Motion Paths * Learn to use Trax Non-linear animation * Apply Forward and Inverse Kinematics * Deform surfaces * Set cameras and lights * Create Shaders and Textures * Discover rendering techniques * Explore particles and Dynamics * Begin to use MEL (Maya Embedded Language) "I've been teaching Learning Maya - Foundation to my students for years and wouldn't consider a substitute. This tool is ideal for you if you are new to Maya." --Peter Weishar, Dean of Film and Digital Media, Savannah College of Art and Design What you need to use this book: * A working knowledge of 3D space. Learning Maya Beginner's Guide or Art of Maya are excellent resources to learn about 3D space. * Maya Complete 6, Maya Unlimited 6, or Maya Personal Learning Edition * DVD-ROM Drive, Learning Maya 6: Foundation is your key to learning Maya quickly and easily. Join the tens of thousands of other users who have proved their Maya skills by creating the Bouncing Ball, Jack-in-the-box, Primitive Man, Spaceships and, most importantly, Salty the Seal. Get hands-on experience with Maya's key tools and techniques through project-based lessons while you learn to model, animate, render, and add dynamic effects to your creations. With Learning Maya 6: Foundation you'll model with NURBs and Polygons, animate, texture map, add visual effects and render your scenes. We've also added instructor-led chapter overviews, presented by an Alias Certified Instructor to further demonstrate the concepts covered in the book. Get up to speed in Maya 6.0 with Learning Maya 6.0: Foundation. With this book you will: * Become familiar with the Maya User Interface * Work in 3D space * Model with NURBS (Spline) * Model with Polygons * Set Keyframes and Motion Paths * Learn to use Trax Non-linear animation * Apply Forward and Inverse Kinematics * Deform surfaces * Set cameras and lights * Create Shaders and Textures * Discover rendering techniques * Explore particles and Dynamics * Begin to use MEL (Maya Embedded Language) "I've been teaching Learning Maya Foundation to my students for years and wouldn't consider a substitute. This tool is ideal for you if you are new to Maya." --Peter Weishar, Dean of Film and Digital Media, Savannah College of Art and Design What you need to use this book: * A working knowledge of 3D space. Learning Maya Beginner's Guide or Art of Maya are excellent resources to learn about 3D space. * Maya Complete 6, Maya Unlimited 6, or Maya Personal Learning Edition * DVD-ROM Drive

LC Classification NumberTR897.7