Autodesk Maya 2012: A Comprehensive Guide

Autodesk Maya 2012: A Comprehensive Guide textbook introduces the readers to Maya 2012, one of the world's leading 3D animation and modeling packages. The textbook caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of Maya. As a comprehensive textbook, it aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2012 for the use of animators and designers. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, the textbook first introduces the basic features of Maya 2012 and then gradually progresses to cover the advanced 3D models and animations. Each concept has been thoroughly explained through text, practical examples, tutorials, and exercises. In this edition, a new chapter on nParticles has been added that deals with nDynamics simulations.

The book will help you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations. The textbook will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease. Also, this textbook takes the users across a wide spectrum of animations through progressive examples, numerous illustrations, and relevant exercises. Written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.

Salient Features of the Textbook

Consists of 16 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering Polygonal modeling, texturing, NURBS modeling, lighting, cameras, animation, Paint Effects, Rendering, Hair, Fur, Fluids, Particle, and nParticle s systems in Autodesk Maya 2012

The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it

Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of Autodesk Maya 2012 concepts and commands

Real-world 3D models and examples focusing on industry experience

Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process

Additional information is provided throughout the textbook in the form of tips and notes

Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge

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Model files of all illustrations, examples, and exercises

Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises (For faculty only)