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Learning Maya | Foundation,Used
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Learning Maya | Foundation is your solution for gaining hands on experience in Maya. An update of our very successful Learning Maya 4, the book takes you through over twenty projectfocused lessons that offer handson experience with Mayas key tools and techniques. Join thousands of other Maya users who have successfully completed projects like the bouncing ball and Salty the Seal. The tutorials and workflows in the book have been optimized for Maya version 4.5 and provide stepbystep instructions for utilizing the powerful tools that are available in Maya. With Learning Maya | Foundation youll model with NURBs and Polygons, animate, texture map, add visual effects and render your scenes. Weve also added instructorled chapter overviews, presented by Alias|Wavefront Certified Instructor Alan Harris, to further demonstrate the concepts covered in the book.Learning Maya | Foundation is a full color book that includes EVERYTHING you need to get started: Maya Personal Learning Edition software provided on a CDROM with support files, tutorial movies and howto lessons, as well as a second CDROM containing chapter overviews provided in QuickTime format.With this book you will:Become familiar with the Maya User InterfaceWork in 3D spaceModel with NURBS (Spline)Model with PolygonsSet Keyframes and Motion PathsLearn to use Trax Nonlinear animationApply Forward and Inverse KinematicsDeform surfacesSet cameras and lightsCreate Shaders and TexturesDiscover rendering techniquesExplore particles and DynamicsBegin to use MEL (Maya Embedded Language)What you need to use this book:A working knowledge of 3D spaceMaya Complete 4.5 Maya Unlimited 4.5, or Maya Personal Learning EditionA CDROM drive and Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher.QuickTime 5.0.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Learning Maya | Foundation'? A: The book focuses on providing hands-on experience with Maya through over twenty project-focused lessons that cover key tools and techniques.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Learning Maya | Foundation' is designed for users with a working knowledge of 3D space and is suitable for beginners looking to learn Maya.
- Q: What software is included with the book? A: The book comes with the Maya Personal Learning Edition software on a CD-ROM, which includes support files, tutorial movies, and how-to lessons.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Learning Maya | Foundation'? A: The book contains 560 pages, offering comprehensive coverage of Maya's features.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Learning Maya | Foundation' is Alias|Wavefront, known for their expertise in 3D graphics software.
- Q: What additional resources does the book provide? A: It includes a second CD-ROM with chapter overviews in QuickTime format, along with instructor-led chapter summaries.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'Learning Maya | Foundation' published? A: The book was published on December 16, 2002.
- Q: What are some skills I can learn from this book? A: You can learn to model with NURBs and polygons, animate, texture map, apply visual effects, and understand rendering techniques.
- Q: What are the system requirements to use the included software? A: You need a CD-ROM drive, Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, and QuickTime version 5.0.1.