Introducing Autodesk Maya 2012

A practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2012 This book is the ideal primer to getting started with Maya, the premier 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, cartoons, short films, and commercials. You'll learn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. Professional visual effects artist and instructor Dariush Derakhshani explains the nuances of the complex software, while creative tutorials offer realistic, professional challenges for those new to 3D. You'll be up and running in no time with the world's most popular professional 3D software application. Provides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to Maya 2012 Explains the core concepts of CG and working in 3D Covers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray rendering, and more Concepts are reinforced with tutorials that offer realistic challenges and clear explanations Color insert provides real-world examples from talented beginning Maya users Build your Maya and animation skills from the ground up with this practical, thorough guide.

A practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2012This book is the ideal primer to getting started with Maya, thepremier 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visualeffects, games, cartoons, short films, and commercials. You'lllearn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturinganimating, and visual effects. Professional visual effects artistand instructor Dariush Derakhshani explains the nuances of thecomplex software, while creative tutorials offer realisticprofessional challenges for those new to 3D. You'll be up andrunning in no time with the world's most popular professional 3Dsoftware application.* Provides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to Maya2012* Explains the core concepts of CG and working in 3D* Covers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray renderingand more* Concepts are reinforced with tutorials that offer realisticchallenges and clear explanations* Color insert provides real-world examples from talentedbeginning Maya usersBuild your Maya and animation skills from the ground up withthis practical, thorough guide.

1 Introduction to Computer Graphics and 3D.2 Jumping In Headfirst, With Both Feet.3 The Maya 2012 Interface.4 Beginning Polygonal Modeling.5 Modeling With Nurbs, Subdivisions, and Deformers.6 Practical Experience.7 Maya Shading and Texturing.8 Introduction to Animation.9 More Animation!10 Maya Lighting.11 Maya Rendering.12 Maya Dynamics and Effects.