Intermediate Level Users.
Includes CD-ROM.
Maya is an all-in-one intuitive 3D application for modeling, rendering, and animating 3D productions. Upon its release, both users and the media who praised its speed, comprehensive tool set, and ease of customisation and extensibility. Yet currently the only way to learn all aspects of this complex program is to take expensive training courses.
This book attempts to bridge this gap and provide a detailed exploration of the fundamentals of Maya. Digital artists are sure to appreciate 'Mastering Maya Complete 2'. The book features a full-colour insert illustrating the true effects of the techniques shown, plus a CD with 3D rendering and animation project demos. The CD also includes models, plug-ins, colour-images that will help you follow the authors' step-by-step instructions, and web links to animation resources.