Learning Autodesk Maya 2008: Foundation (Paperback)

Description

* Written by Maya's creators, this book presents dozens of tutorials to help readers learn and improve their Maya 3D skills
* By following the step-by-step lessons in this book, readers will learn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and creating visual effects using real-world production files
* Features how-to, detailed instructions on producing desired design techniques with four-color, professional results
* Describes how to create shaders and textures, utilize rendering techniques, explore particles and dynamics, and begin using MEL (Maya Embedded Language)
* Contains a DVD that provides further reinforcement with instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning

《描述》

這本書是由Maya的創作者所撰寫，提供了數十個教程，幫助讀者學習和提升他們的Maya 3D技能。通過按照本書中的逐步教程，讀者將學習Maya界面以及建模、貼圖、動畫和創建視覺效果的基礎知識，並使用真實的製作文件。本書還提供了如何製作所需設計技巧的詳細指導，以實現四色專業效果。書中還介紹了如何創建着色器和紋理，利用渲染技術，探索粒子和動力學，以及開始使用MEL（Maya嵌入式語言）。書附帶一張DVD，提供了由導師帶領的教學視頻和其他資源，以進一步加強學習。