Maya 8 Essential Training

In this title, George Maestri explores the latest features of Maya 8, from the improved interface to the new productivity features for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. The training also includes detailed tutorials on topics as varied as creating and connecting surfaces, texturing and shading, adding light and depth of field, and ghosting and motion trails. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Topics Include:

• Customizing the interface
• Working with NURBS primitives and curves
• Editing and modeling polygonal shapes
• Mapping and textures
• Trying different renderers and light attributes
• Animating basics
• Painting objects and managing brushes

Duration: 8 hours
On 1 DVD-ROM