Maya 2008 In Simple Steps

Maya 2008 In Simple Steps

Kogent Learning Solutions Inc | 2008 | ISBN-10: 8177228625 | ISBN-13: 9788177228625 | 247 pages | PDF | 14 MB

Maya 2008 in Simple Steps is a book that helps you learn Maya 2008, the contemporary offerings from Autodesk. Being precise and complete, it offers the readers a cutting edge in the field of Maya 2008. An easy to understand style, lots of examples to support the concepts and use of practical approach in presentation are some of the features that make the book unique in itself.

Table of contents :

· Getting Started with 3D and Maya 200

· Working with Scenes, Projects and Objects

· Polygon Modeling in Maya 2008

· NURBS Modeling

· Animating Objects in Maya 2008

· Shading, Texturing and Lighting

· Rendering Scenes in Maya 2008

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Maya 8 Character Modeling (Wordware Applications Library)

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Maya 8 Character Modeling takes a unique approach to modeling as it breaks down character creation using an easy-to-follow formula that makes the learning process less daunting. The author presents an overview of modeling basics and then shows how to block out the body, shape body parts, add details, and create joints and controls using Maya 8. By the time you ve finished the book, you ll have created a figure that is textured, rigged, and ready to be animated. With this book: Understand the building blocks of modeling, including quads, edge loops, normals, UVs, and mapping. Discover how modeling by formula eases the character creation process. Find out how to create a UV layout that makes texturing easier. Learn how to place joints and controls and skin your character so it deforms properly when animated. Companion CD included with the images from the book, Maya files to help build the character, AVI movies that show the modeling process in real time, and Mel scripts for installing a character modeling tool menu that can improve the user s workflow!

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Mastering Maya 2009

Mastering Maya 2009

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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.

This fully updated book brings you up to speed on Maya 2009’s new features and expands your skills with advanced instruction on cloth, fur, and fluids. You’ll learn Dynamics, Maya Muscle, Stereo Cameras, Assets, rendering with mental ray, and more. Filled with challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios from some of the leading professionals in the industry, this one-of-a-kind guide gives you valuable insight into the entire CG production pipeline.

If you’ve been looking for a complete, professional-quality Maya resource to turn to again and again, this is the book for you.

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Introducing Maya 2009

Introducing Maya 2009

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If you’re new to Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software, Introducing Maya includes step-by-step tutorials and easy-to-follow explanations to teach you the basics and nuances of this complex software. Whether you’re a student or a hobbyist, you can learn all about the Maya interface and the fundamentals of modeling, texturing, animating and visual effects with realistic examples. If you’re new to 3D animation or transitioning from another 3D application, this book will provide you with the tools you need to become proficient at Maya.

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Daniel Lavender, Dan Lavender, "Maya Manual"

Daniel Lavender, Dan Lavender, "Maya Manual"
Springer | 2003-06-24 | ISBN: 1852335882 | 440 pages | PDF | 5,7 MB

Alias|Wavefront's Maya 3D animation software is an integrated collection of tools for creating computer generated images, used in nearly every blockbuster special effects film that has been released in the last few years. The first choice for digital content creators, Maya combines animation, dynamics, modelling and rendering tools, enabling you to create digital characters and visual effects for live action films or stand-alone animation. Key Topics Using plenty of examples and illustrations to provide insights into the functioning and context of Maya, Dan Lavender explains how to: * understand the framework fundamentals of Maya; * create 3D objects; * work with models and surfaces; * animate objects; * use colours, lighting and rendering. About the Author Dan Lavender is a Technical Director at Framestore CFC - one of Europe's largest post-production companies. Features and Benefits * Gives a broad overview of Maya, enabling you to create your own high quality 3D computer generated images - even if you have never used a 3D package before. * The source files and scenes to accompany the examples in the book are available from the Springer web site - springer.co.uk/mayamanual.

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SimplyMaya - Tie Fighter (the interceptor)

SimplyMaya - Tie Fighter (the interceptor) | 22.92 MB

Kevin takes us through this 2 part modeling tutorial.
This is an easy demonstration of polygon modeling and should suit the less experianced maya user.
The tutorial covers the extrude tool / append to polygon tool / manipulating vertex / and a lot more.
All scene files included.

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Digital Tutors:nParticles in Maya 2009

Digital Tutors:nParticles in Maya 2009 | Size:680 Mb | .MOV | ProjectFiles

Learn Maya's robust toolset for simulating complex physics simulations and an intuitive workflow for creating liquids, clouds, smoke, spray, and dust effects using Maya nParticles. Contains over 2.5 hours of practical projects and self-paced training. Perfect for new and experienced artists using Maya 2009.

Popular highlights include:

* nParticles Overview
* nParticle Emission
* nParticle Style Presets
* nParticle Collisions
* Nucleus Node Attributes
* Applying Space Scale
* Liquid Simulation Properties
* Collision Layers
* Point Force Generation
* Wind Field Generation
* nConstraints on nParticles
* Per-particle Expressions
* Emitter Rate Per Point
* Fields
* Particle Sizes
* Lifespan Types
* Shading Attributes
* Initial State
* NCaching
* Rendering Blobbies
* Output Mesh Conversion
* Bounce, Friction, Stickiness
* Working with Ramp Widgets

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2. Primer to nParticles 8:20
3. Nucleus Forces 10:10
4. Nucleus Ground Plane 5:45
5. Nucleus Collision Attributes 5:25
6. Nucleus Scale Attributes 5:24
7. Randomizing particle size 3:59
8. Liquid interaction and nCloth 6:28
9. nParticle-to-nParticle interactions 8:34
10. nParticles to Output Mesh 10:00
11. nParticles and Fields 6:25
12. Collision layers 8:19
13. Point Force Generation 8:28
14. Fading particles based on age 8:12
15. Wind from nParticles 5:07
16. nConstraints on nParticles 11:29
17. Per-particle expressions 5:32
18. Per-point emission rates 7:13
19. Using nParticle liquid simulation properties 7:24
20. Converting nParticles to an output mesh 8:56
21. Emitting blobby liquid nParticles 9:42
22. Rendering blobby liquid nParticles 8:55
23. Thick cloud nParticles 6:47


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Digital Tutors - Creating Concept Vehicles in Maya

Digital Tutors - Creating Concept Vehicles in Maya | Size:2.4 Gb | .MOV

Software: Maya 2008 and up
Run Time: 6 hrs. 51 min., 4 discs

Learn an artist-oriented workflow to concept development; polygon modeling, lighting, and rendering. Provides nearly 7 hours of project-based training on conceptual vehicle modeling for use in film, games, and design. Perfect for new and experienced artists.


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