If you're just beginning to dive into the world of 3D, this is the book for you." ?Animation Magazine 
The Academy Award® winning Maya® 3D animation and effects software is the first choice of film and video artists, game developers, and 3D design professionals. Discover how to build, render, and animate your own digital models and scenes, and begin to develop professional-level Maya skills with the latest edition of this popular bestseller. Starting with the basics, the book builds from the ground up, combining straightforward text with practical examples that make it fun and easy to learn Maya's core features while introducing new Maya 8 elements such as improved polygon tools and enhanced rendering with mental ray. Clear-cut, engaging lessons let you experiment using the wealth of files provided on the CD-ROM. You'll also find an abundance of instructional and inspirational Maya creations in the full-color insert. The accompanying CD-ROMs images, movies, and scene files let you view material from the book right on your own computer. Tackle all-new rendering and dynamics tutorials and much more. The CD includes Maya Personal Learning Edition software.

Introducing Maya 8: 3D for Beginners +CD

Computers & Technology

Derakhshani, Dariush

Graphics & Design

Sybex

Video game and feature-film artists have used 3ds Max to create Halo 2, King Kong, Myst V, and more. Now you can harness this popular animation software with the clear, step-by-step instructions in this easy-to-follow guide. This book breaks down the complexities of 3D modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. Clear-cut explanations, tutorials, and hands-on projects help build your skills and a special color insert includes real-world examples from talented 3ds Max beginners. 
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Introducing 3ds Max 9: 3D for Beginners

Derakhshani, Randi L.

Programming

Take your Maya skills to new levels with the sophisticated coverage in this authoritative Autodesk Maya Press reference and tutorial. From key basics through advanced techniques, a team of Maya experts provides you with the very latest professional-level instruction on Maya Complete and Maya Unlimited through tutorials and hands-on practice. Whether a novice or an advanced user of Maya, you’ll find everything from key basics through advanced techniques. 
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Mastering Maya 8.5

Kundert-Gibbs, John L.

Kunzendorf, Eric

Larkins, Mick

Sybex, Inc.

The new edition of this perennial bestseller is the ideal initiation to 3D and Maya. Starting with the basics, it builds from the ground up, combining straightforward text with practical examples that make it fun and easy to learn Maya's core tools while introducing the latest Maya 2008 features. Follow clear-cut, step-by-step lessons while you learn by doing using a wealth of hands-on files provided on the CD. You'll also find compelling examples in the full-color insert.

Introducing Maya 2008

Introducing 3ds Max 2008 breaks down the complexities of 3D modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. You'll jump right into the 3ds Max pipeline—from preproduction through postproduction—with clear-cut explanations, tutorials, and hands-on projects to build your skills. A special color insert includes real-world examples from talented 3ds Max beginners. From immediately creating your first animation to mastering poly modeling techniques and lighting final renders, you'll get a solid grounding in 3ds Max 2008. Build the knowledge you need for game, film, and TV production. Includes a companion CD.

Introducing 3ds Max 2008

Munn, Randi L.

If you’re new to Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software, Introducing Maya includes step-by-step tutorials and easy-to-follow explanations to teach you the basics and nuances of this complex software. Whether you’re a student or a hobbyist, you can learn all about the Maya interface and the fundamentals of modeling, texturing, animating and visual effects with realistic examples. If you’re new to 3D animation or transitioning from another 3D application, this book will provide you with the tools you need to become proficient at Maya. 
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

Introducing Maya 2009

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

A practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2011 Four previous editions can’t be wrong: this book is the perfect introduction to 3D and Maya. Learn to build and animate your own digital models and scenes with step-by-step instruction and fun and practical examples, while you draw inspiration from the striking examples included from talented Maya users. You’ll create a simple animation of the planets in the solar system, learn to model a human hand and a decorative box―among other projects―and master all essential tools. <ul>
<li>Provides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to Maya 2011</li> <li>Explains the core concepts of CG and working in 3D</li> <li>Covers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray rendering, and more</li> <li>Provides project files on CD and walks you through the creation of several projects; the CD also includes images, movies, and scene files</li> <li>Includes a color insert with pages of striking examples from talented Maya beginners</li> </ul>
Build your Maya and animation skills from the ground up with this practical, thorough guide. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

Introducing Maya 2011

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. <ul>
<li>Provides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to Maya 2012</li> <li>Explains the core concepts of CG and working in 3D</li> <li>Covers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray rendering, and more</li> <li>Concepts are reinforced with tutorials that offer realistic challenges and clear explanations</li> <li>Color insert provides real-world examples from talented beginning Maya users</li> </ul>
Build your Maya and animation skills from the ground up with this practical, thorough guide.

Introducing Autodesk Maya 2012

Software

An Autodesk Official Training Guide to 3ds Max 2011 3ds Max is a popular 3D animation-and-effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, cartoons, short films, commercials, and other animation. However, it also presents a number of challenges to newcomers. This introduction to the latest version breaks down the complexities of learning 3D software and walks you through the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and using visual effects. Real-world examples from talented beginning 3ds max users motivate you to learn the software and helpful tutorials offer realistic, professional challenges for you to unravel. In addition, each chapter is richly illustrated with workflows to make learning 3ds max 2011 much easier and fn. Introduces you to the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and incorporating visual effects using the latest version of 3ds Max software <ul>
<li>Features excellent tutorials, helpful examples, detailed workflows, and a companion Web site to enhance your learning experience</li> <li>Explains a variety of methods for solving real-world challenges and breaks down why certain methods are used</li> <li>Makes the transition of coming from other 3D software applications as smooth as possible</li> </ul>
Introducing 3ds Max 2011 takes a typically difficult subject and breaks into easily digestible pieces so you can confidently begin working with this 3D animation software today.

Introducing Autodesk 3ds Max 2011

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Introducing Maya 8: 3D for Beginners +CD

Introducing 3ds Max 9: 3D for Beginners

Mastering Maya 8.5

Introducing Maya 2008

Introducing 3ds Max 2008

Introducing Maya 2009

Introducing Maya 2009

Introducing Maya 2011

Introducing Autodesk Maya 2012

Introducing Autodesk 3ds Max 2011