Synopsis:
The Ultimate Maya 2009 Resource for Intermediate to Advanced Users If you
already know the basics of Maya, now you can elevate your skills with Maya
2009 and the advanced coverage in this authoritative new reference and
tutorial. From modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects to
high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book
provides professional-level instruction on Maya Complete and Maya
Unlimited.
Table Of Contents:
Introduction.
Chapter 1 • Working in Maya.
Chapter 2 • Maya Cameras.
Chapter 3 • NURBS Modeling in Maya.
Chapter 4 • Polygon and Subdivision Surface Modeling.
Chapter 5 • Animation.
Chapter 6 • Animating with Deformers.
Chapter 7 • Rigging and Muscle Systems.
Chapter 8 • Paint Effects and Toon Shading
Chapter 9 • mental ray Lights.
Chapter 10 • mental ray Shaders.
Chapter 11 • Texture Mapping.
Chapter 12 • Rendering for Compositing.
Chapter 13 • Introducing nParticles.
Chapter 14 • Advanced nDynamic Effects.
Chapter 15 • Fur, Hair, and Clothing.
Chapter 16 • Maya Fluids.
Chapter 17 • MEL and Python.
Appendix A • The Bottom Line.
Appendix B • About the Companion DVD.
