Maya Manual

Alias|Wavefront's Maya 3D animation software is an integrated collection

of tools for creating computer generated images, used in nearly every

blockbuster special effects film that has been released in the last few

years. The first choice for digital content creators, Maya combines

animation, dynamics, modelling and rendering tools, enabling you to create

digital characters and visual effects for live action films or stand-alone

animation.

Key Topics

Using plenty of examples and illustrations to provide insights into the

functioning and context of Maya, Dan Lavender explains how to:

* understand the framework fundamentals of Maya;

* create 3D objects;

* work with models and surfaces;

* animate objects;

* use colours, lighting and rendering.

About the Author

Dan Lavender is a Technical Director at Framestore CFC - one of Europe's

largest post-production companies.

Features and Benefits

* Gives a broad overview of Maya, enabling you to create your own high

quality 3D computer generated images - even if you have never used a 3D

package before.

* The source files and scenes to accompany the examples in the book

are available from the Springer web site - springer.co.uk/mayamanual.