[PDF] Learning Autodesk Maya 2008 Official Autodesk Training Guide Includes Dvd eBook

Author : Autodesk Maya Press
Publisher : Sybex
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 18,52 MB
Release : 2007-09-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781897177426

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Learning Autodesk Maya 2008 I Foundation is your key to unlocking the power of Autodesk Maya software, directly from the creators of one of the world's most powerful 3D animation and effects software products. Get hands-on experience with the innovative tools and powerful techniques available in Autodesk Maya 2008. You'll gain a sense of the entire production process as you work on creating and animating characters from Sony Pictures Animation's feature film, Surf's Up. You'll even learn about compositing your characters into alternate environments in a bonus chapter on Autodesk Combustion software. Explore the Maya user interface, create organic structures with NURBS, apply forward and inverse kinematics, deform surfaces, learn to use Trax non-linear animation, discover rendering techniques, and so much more with this easy to follow guide to Maya. Includes bonus DVD with scene files, instructor-led podcasts, and other reference guides to give you a solid foundation in the art of animating with Maya.

Author : Autodesk Maya Press
Publisher : Sybex
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 40,49 MB
Release : 2007-09-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781897177389

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Develop out of this world modeling and animation skills with Learning Autodesk Maya 2008 I The Modeling & Animation Handbook. Follow clear, step-by-step tutorials to understand the modeling and animation stages of production using artwork from the LAIKA short film Moongirl. Learn to build models with a variety of surface types and then make them move with a wide range of animation techniques directly from the makers of Autodesk Maya. You'll learn to make sound decisions from the beginning, to save yourself unnecessary challenges further down the pipeline. You'll learn how to model with polygons, NURBS and Subdivision Surfaces; understand skeletons and joint orientation; work with inverse kinematics, skin your characters; animate a complete scene including props, constraints, and characters; and much more. The bonus DVD includes free models from Turbo Squid, Autodesk Maya reference guides, and scene files to help you breathe life into your creations.

Author : Autodesk Maya Press
Publisher : Sybex
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,23 MB
Release : 2007-09-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781897177426

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Learning Autodesk Maya 2008 I Foundation is your key to unlocking the power of Autodesk Maya software, directly from the creators of one of the world's most powerful 3D animation and effects software products. Get hands-on experience with the innovative tools and powerful techniques available in Autodesk Maya 2008. You'll gain a sense of the entire production process as you work on creating and animating characters from Sony Pictures Animation's feature film, Surf's Up. You'll even learn about compositing your characters into alternate environments in a bonus chapter on Autodesk Combustion software. Explore the Maya user interface, create organic structures with NURBS, apply forward and inverse kinematics, deform surfaces, learn to use Trax non-linear animation, discover rendering techniques, and so much more with this easy to follow guide to Maya. Includes bonus DVD with scene files, instructor-led podcasts, and other reference guides to give you a solid foundation in the art of animating with Maya.

Author : Autodesk Maya Press
Publisher : Sybex
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,72 MB
Release : 2007-10-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781897177396

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Create mind-blowing special effects skills with Learning Autodesk Maya 2008 I The Special Effects Handbook. This completely updated official Maya guide focuses on dynamics and rendering, with in-depth tutorials covering lighting, texturing, and soft body and hard body dynamics. This exceptional, full-color guide uses LAIKA's award-winning short film Moongirl to guide you through clear step-by-step projects using the newest version of Maya. Learn how to create materials and textures, set up lights and cameras, work with shadows and raytracing, control renders, understand rendering for special effects and compositing, explore hardware and vector rendering, create caustics and global illumination effects, and much more. Check out the companion DVD for instructor-led overviews, artist interviews and scene files to get your creative juices flowing and get you started developing amazing visual effects.

Author : Autodesk Maya Press
Publisher : Sybex
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,59 MB
Release : 2007-09-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781897177389

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Develop out of this world modeling and animation skills with Learning Autodesk Maya 2008 I The Modeling & Animation Handbook. Follow clear, step-by-step tutorials to understand the modeling and animation stages of production using artwork from the LAIKA short film Moongirl. Learn to build models with a variety of surface types and then make them move with a wide range of animation techniques directly from the makers of Autodesk Maya. You'll learn to make sound decisions from the beginning, to save yourself unnecessary challenges further down the pipeline. You'll learn how to model with polygons, NURBS and Subdivision Surfaces; understand skeletons and joint orientation; work with inverse kinematics, skin your characters; animate a complete scene including props, constraints, and characters; and much more. The bonus DVD includes free models from Turbo Squid, Autodesk Maya reference guides, and scene files to help you breathe life into your creations.

Author : Autodesk Maya Press
Publisher : Sybex
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,50 MB
Release : 2008-11-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781897177501

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Learn how to produce desired design techniques with the how-to, detailed instructions in Learning Autodesk Maya The Special Effects Handbook (Official Autodesk Training Guide, includes DVD). This book uses actual production files from an animated short film in tutorials that will get you familiar with Maya’s tools, options and capabilities. Follow the clear, step-by-step instructions to understand the rendering and dynamic stages of productions. You can explore lighting, texturing and visual effects and become familiar with the latest features through the book’s new tutorials and art.

Author : Autodesk Maya Press
Publisher : Sybex
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,69 MB
Release : 2008-11-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781897177518

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Learning Autodesk Maya: Foundation is a full-color book that offers students a hands-on approach for learning how to use Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software. You will work with real movie footage, interactive tutorials and step-by-step lessons to understand the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. The companion DVD, which includes instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning, will further reinforce the topics covered in the book so that you can become better acquainted with the Maya User Interface.

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Page : 601 pages
File Size : 50,65 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Computer animation
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DVD-ROM contains: Learning support files; Autodesk® Maya® reference guides; Turbo Squid 3D models.

Author : Autodesk Maya Press
Publisher : Sybex
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,55 MB
Release : 2008-10-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781897177525

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Develop out of this world modeling and animation skills with this official guide to Autodesk Maya 2009. With this expert guidance from the makers of Maya software, you’ll discover how to make sound decisions from the start of your projects and save yourself valuable time by avoiding unnecessary challenges further down the pipeline. You’ll get hands-on instruction to production-quality modeling and animation using artwork from the animated short, Theme Planet, and learn to: Model with polygons and NURBS Work with skeletons, joint orientation, and inverse kinematics Set up a leg, arm and spine, and create constraints Skin your characters and work with blend shapes Create a run cycle and keyframed animation Enhance your skills with bonus DVD content including free 3D models from TurboSquid, instructor-led videos and reference guides For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.