The only hands-on book devoted to mastering Maya's dynamics tools for water, wind, and fire 
In the world of animation, the ability to create realistic water, wind, and fire effects is key. Autodesk Maya software includes powerful dynamics tools that have been used to design breathtaking effects for movies, games, commercials, and short films. This professional guide teaches you the primary techniques you need to make the most of Maya's toolkit, so you'll soon be creating water that ripples, gusting winds and gentle breezes, and flickering fires the way Hollywood pros do. The one-of-a-kind book is completely project-based. Learn the intricacies of Maya's Dynamics tools and continue to build your skills with projects that increase in complexity. A DVD is included with additional video training. <ul>
<li>Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software; Maya dynamics tools create water and other fluids, wind, fire, fur, particles, and more</li> <li>Build professional skills in Maya Dynamics with this project-based guide</li> <li>Put your skills to work by completing a series of projects on water, wind, and fire effects</li> <li>A DVD included with the book provides additional video training</li> </ul>
Maya Studio Projects: Dynamics is one of a new series of books designed to teach animators and designers fresh skills through project-based instruction. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Maya Studio Projects: Dynamics

Computers & Technology

Palamar, Todd

Programming

Sybex, Inc.

A beautifully-packaged, advanced reference on the very latest version of Maya If you already know the basics of Maya, the latest version of 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, this book will help you master the entire CG production pipeline. <ul>
<li>Provides professional-level instruction on Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software </li> <li>Covers the very latest Maya tools and features, including Dynamics, Maya Muscle, Stereo Cameras, rendering with mental ray, and more </li> <li>Offers complete coverage of advanced topics such as cloth, fur, and fluids </li> <li>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 </li> <li>Includes a CD with all support files from the book, along with movies to illustrate concepts </li> </ul>
 If you're looking for an in-depth, professional Maya resource to turn to again and again, Mastering Maya is the book you need. 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.

Mastering Autodesk Maya 2011

Keller, Eric

Honn, Anthony

Software

Sybex

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. <ul>
<li>Provides professional-level instruction on Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in popular films, games, and commercials</li> <li>Covers the very latest Maya 2012 tools and features, including the new fluid simulation tools</li> <li>Showcases the techniques of professionals through numerous examples, demonstrating how to set up and manage 3D animation and visual effects pipelines</li> <li>Includes challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios from some of the leading professionals in the industry</li> </ul>
If you're looking for an in-depth, professional Maya resource to turn to again and again, this is the book you need.

Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012

Create realistic characters with Maya tools and this project-based book Maya character generation tools are extremely sophisticated, and there's no better way to learn all their capabilities than by working through the projects in this hands-on book. This official guide focuses on understanding and implementing Maya's powerful tools for creating realistic characters for film, games, and TV. Use a variety of tools to create characters from skeleton to clothing, including hairstyles and facial hair, and learn how to use Performance Capture. A DVD includes supplementary videos, project support files, textures, tools, professional shaders, and more. <ul>
<li>This project-based book focuses on Maya's powerful tools for creating realistic characters for TV, film, and games</li> <li>Covers key techniques necessary to make a character work in a professional setting: texturing, sub-surface scattering, hair, fur, homemade motion-capture, muscle systems, and clothing</li> <li>Includes a DVD featuring supplementary videos, project support files, textures, tools, professional shaders, and more</li> <li>An Autodesk Official Training Guide</li> </ul>
Maya Studio Projects: Photorealistic Characters is an excellent training aid for both Maya newcomers and seasoned pros.

Maya Studio Projects Photorealistic Characters

Games & Strategy Guides

Provides hands-on intermediate-to-advanced coverage of the leading 3D software Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, and other genres. For intermediate and advanced users who already know Maya basics, this official Maya guide provides the detailed coverage you need to unlock the software's more complex features. Elevate your skills in modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects, and gain proficiency in high-level techniques for film, television, game development, and more. <ul>
<li>Artists who are already proficient in Maya basics can elevate their skills and increase their marketability with the techniques in this official Maya guide </li> <li>This fully updated book brings you up to speed on Maya's latest features and expands your skills with advanced instruction on cloth, fur, and fluids </li> <li>Offers intermediate-level projects on Dynamics, Maya Muscle, Stereo Cameras, Assets, rendering with mental ray, and more </li> <li>Offers challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios from some of the leading professionals in the industry </li> <li>Provides valuable insight into the entire CG production pipeline</li> </ul>
Mastering Autodesk Maya gives the serious Maya student a head start toward a successful career in 3D animation.

Mastering Autodesk Maya 2013

Hands-on intermediate-to-advanced coverage of the leading 3D software Autodesk Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, and other genres. If you already know the basics of Maya and are ready to elevate your skills, then this book is for you. Nearly 1,000 pages are packed with organized, professional, and valuable insight on the leading 3D application on the market, enabling you to unlock the software's more complex features. Ideal as both a tutorial and study guide for the Autodesk Maya exam, this Autodesk Official Press book gets you up to speed on Maya's latest features and expands your skills with advanced instruction on cloth, fur, and fluids. <ul>
<li>Features challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios from some of the leading professionals in the industry</li> <li>Provides you with valuable insight into the entire CG production pipeline</li> <li>Covers the very latest Maya 2014 tools and features, including updates to dynamics, Maya muscle, stereo cameras, assets, rendering with mental ray, and more</li> <li>Helps you gain proficiency in high-level techniques for film, television, game development, and more</li> </ul>
If you've been looking for a complete, professional quality Maya resource to turn to again and again, look no further than Mastering Autodesk Maya 2104.

Mastering Autodesk Maya 2014: Autodesk Official Press

Expand your skills with complete Maya mastery Mastering Autodesk Maya is the ultimate guide to the popular 3D animation software. Author Todd Palamar draws on his extensive professional animation experience to help readers take their Maya skills to the next level. Written for those who already know the basics of this enormous program, the book covers advanced topics and professional techniques for modeling, animation, texturing, and visual effects. Fully updated to reflect Maya's latest features, the book takes a hands-on approach to instruction, providing readers with a diverse set of tutorials designed by real-world professionals to showcase 3D animation and visual techniques used in industry settings. Complete and comprehensive, the book makes an excellent desk reference for the working animator, and is an ideal resource for those seeking Maya certification. The unique combination of challenging material and practical instruction make this one-of-a-kind guide the ultimate Maya handbook. Topics include: <ul>
<li>Animation using inverse kinematics, keyframes, and deformers</li> <li>Hard surface and organic modeling</li> <li>Proper rigging techniques, and working with Maya Muscle</li> <li>Xgen, Paint Effects, and rendering with mental ray</li> <li>Texture mapping, compositing, nParticles, and more</li> <li>Virtual filmmaking and scene management</li> </ul>
The most complex skills are useless if they can't be applied, so the book emphasizes the practical, day-to-day uses of each skill, and discusses which solutions best fit which scenario. For the computer animation professional seeking a more in-depth mastery of this popular animation program, Mastering Autodesk Maya is an excellent investment in the future of your career.

Mastering Autodesk Maya 2015

Certification

Go from 'beginner' to 'expert' with this professional, tutorial-based guide to Maya 2016 Mastering Autodesk Maya 2016 is your professional hands-on coverage to getting the most out of Maya. If you already know the basics of Maya, this book is your ticket to full coverage of all Maya 2016's latest features, and showcases the tools and methods used in real-world 3D animation and visual effects. From modeling, texturing, animation, and effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book expands your skill set, and helps you prepare for the Autodesk Maya certification exam. Filled with challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios this book provides valuable insight into the entire CG production timeline. Take your Maya skills to the next level with step-by-step instruction and insight from the industry professionals. <ul>
<li>Learn professional techniques used in real-world visual effects</li> <li>Master Dynamics, Maya Muscle, Stereo Cameras, mental ray, and more</li> <li>Expand your skills with advanced techniques for cloth, fur, and fluids</li> <li>Understand everything you need to know for the Maya certification exam</li> </ul>

Mastering Autodesk Maya 2016: Autodesk Official Press

The days of unrealistic, herky-jerky monsters, aliens, and Godzillas are gone, thanks to the power of programs like Maya. With this state-of-the-art application, you can create fantastically real creatures to take on starring roles or just traumatize other characters in a movie. Maya Feature Creature Creations teaches the fundamentals of how to develop, create, and implement your own next generation computer generated character. Written for 3D artists and modelers of all levels with a solid understanding of Maya, the book provides an easy-to-follow process for building an anatomy based CG character with physics-driven, elastic skin. Upon completing this book, you'll walk away with a character that was sculpted in clay and modeled with subdivision surfaces using Maya. You can easily modify this creature for own purposes and use the skills and techniques you learned to create a variety of other Hollywood-quality characters.

Maya Featuring Creature Creations (Graphics Series)

Charles River Media

Discover how to build commercial-quality, anatomy-based CG characters using Maya with "Maya Feature Creature Creations, Second Edition." In today's competitive entertainment market, animated movies and video games require superior graphics and realistic characters, making it imperative that 3D artists and designers master state-of-the-art software like Maya. With this book, you will learn all of the steps required to create a character, from concept to completion. Using step-by-step instructions and explanations, the book lays out a method for building anatomy-based, photo-realistic computer-generated characters with physicsdriven skin. The most up-to-date techniques and technology are presented, including how to create skin and muscle deformations, and how to rig your character without binding tools. You will also gain an understanding of how to work within a high-resolution pipeline. Insight and advice from a professional animator will help you troubleshoot along the way. "Maya Feature Creature Creations, Second Edition" provides you with all the skills and techniques needed to create your own fantastic, Hollywood-style creatures and characters.

Maya Feature Creature Creations

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