Alias's Maya is the premier tool for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. It is used by such film houses as Industrial, Light & Magic, Pixar, and Disney for creating 3D animation and special effects. This Maya Press title - a cooperative publication between Sybex and Alias - is the perfect introduction to 3D and Maya. Traditional artists, students, 2D artists, educators, and hobbyists will seek out this book for its exceptionally accessible coverage of 3D and Maya basics, as well as helpful, easy-to-follow tutorials.
The CD includes: 3D rendering and animation project demos, plug-ins, links to animation resources, and a copy of the Maya Personal Edition.
