Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012

The exclusive, official guide to the very latest version of Maya Get extensive, hands-on, intermediate to advanced coverage of Autodesk Maya 2012, the top-selling 3D software on the market. If you already know Maya basics, this authoritative book takes you to the next level. From modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book provides professional-level Maya instruction. With pages of scenarios and examples from some of the leading professionals in the industry, author Todd Palamar will help you master the entire CG production pipeline. Provides professional-level instruction on Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in popular films, games, and commercials Covers the very latest Maya 2012 tools and features, including the new fluid simulation tools Showcases the techniques of professionals through numerous examples, demonstrating how to set up and manage 3D animation and visual effects pipelines Includes challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios from some of the leading professionals in the industry If you're looking for an in-depth, professional Maya resource to turn to again and again, this is the book you need.

The exclusive, official guide to the very latest version ofMayaGet extensive, hands-on, intermediate to advanced coverage ofAutodesk Maya 2012, the top-selling 3D software on the market. Ifyou already know Maya basics, this authoritative book takes you tothe next level. From modeling, texturing, animation, and visualeffects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, andmore, this book provides professional-level Maya instruction. Withpages of scenarios and examples from some of the leadingprofessionals in the industry, author Todd Palamar will help youmaster the entire CG production pipeline.* Provides professional-level instruction on Maya, theindustry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in popularfilms, games, and commercials* Covers the very latest Maya 2012 tools and features, includingthe new fluid simulation tools* Showcases the techniques of professionals through numerousexamples, demonstrating how to set up and manage 3D animation andvisual effects pipelines* Includes challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios fromsome of the leading professionals in the industryIf you're looking for an in-depth, professional Maya resource toturn to again and again, this is the book you need.

Introduction xxiiiChapter 1 Working in Autodesk Maya 1Chapter 2 Virtual Filmmaking with Autodesk Maya Cameras 53Chapter 3 Modeling I 105Chapter 4 Modeling II 173Chapter 5 Animation Techniques 227Chapter 6 Animating with Deformers 293Chapter 7 Rigging and Muscle Systems 347Chapter 8 Paint Effects 411Chapter 9 Lighting with mental ray 461Chapter 10 mental ray Shading Techniques 519Chapter 11 Texture Mapping 563Chapter 12 Rendering for Compositing 613Chapter 13 Introducing nParticles 675Chapter 14 Dynamic Effects 743Chapter 15 Fur, Hair, and Clothing 793Chapter 16 Autodesk Maya Fluids 855Appendix A The Bottom Line 889Appendix B Autodesk Maya 2012 Certification 909Appendix C About the Companion DVD 913Index 917