Provides professional-level instruction on Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software Covers the very latest Maya tools and features, including Dynamics, Maya Muscle, Stereo Cameras, rendering with mental ray, and more Offers complete coverage of advanced topics such as cloth, fur, and fluids Showcases the techniques of professionals through numerous examples and real-world scenarios, showing you how to set up and manage 3D animation and visual effects pipelines Includes a CD with all support files from the book, along with movies to illustrate concepts If you're looking for an in-depth, professional Maya resource to turn to again and again, Mastering Maya is the book you need"

The Ultimate Maya 2011 Resource! If you already know the fundamentals of Maya, you?ll want this new Autodesk Official Training Guide to take you beyond the basics and show you how to use Maya 2011 in a professional environment. From modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book provides advanced, professional-level instruction.

Filled with challenging tutorials and real–world scenarios from some of the leading professionals in the industry, this must–have guide shows you how to manage the entire CG production pipeline. Master Maya?s new graph editor, rendering with mental ray, the art of virtual cinematography, dynamic simulations, advanced modeling techniques, and much more with this indispensable guide.

Product details
Author: Sybex
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Pages: 1048 pages
ISBN: Paperback 978-0470639351
Pap/Dvdr edition: (3 Sep 2010)