Learning Maya 6

A guide to learning Maya. It helps you to model with NURBs and Polygons, animate, texture map, add visual effects and render your scenes. It also helps you to become familiar with the Maya User Interface; work in 3D space; model with NURBS (Spline); model with Polygons; set Keyframes and Motion Paths; and, learn to use Trax Non-linear animation.

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"Learning Maya 6: Foundation" is your key to learning Maya quickly and easily. Join the tens of thousands of other users who have proved their Maya skills by creating the Bouncing Ball, Jack-in-the-box, Primitive Man, Spaceships and, most importantly, Salty the Seal. Get hands-on experience with Maya's key tools and techniques through project-based lessons while you learn to model, animate, render, and add dynamic effects to your creations. With "Learning Maya 6: Foundation" you'll model with NURBs and Polygons, animate, texture map, add visual effects and render your scenes. We've also added instructor-led chapter overviews, presented by an Alias Certified Instructor to further demonstrate the concepts covered in the book. Get up to speed in Maya 6.0 with "Learning Maya 6.0: Foundation".With this book you will: become familiar with the Maya User Interface; work in 3D space; model with NURBS (Spline); model with Polygons; set Keyframes and Motion Paths; learn to use Trax Non-linear animation; apply Forward and Inverse Kinematics; deform surfaces; set cameras and lights; create Shaders and Textures; discover rendering techniques; explore particles and Dynamics; and, begin to use MEL (Maya Embedded Language).
'I've been teaching Learning Maya Foundation to my students for years and wouldn't consider a substitute. This tool is ideal for you if you are new to Maya' - Peter Weishar, Dean of Film and Digital Media, Savannah College of Art and Design. What you need to use this book: a working knowledge of 3D space; "Learning Maya Beginner's Guide" or "Art of Maya" are excellent resources to learn about 3D space; and, "Maya Complete 6", "Maya Unlimited 6", or "Maya Personal Learning Edition"; and, a DVD-ROM Drive.