Chapter 2. Maya Cameras
Maya is a visual effects studio designed with the art of filmmaking in mind. Maya's virtual camera replicates real-world cameras as much as possible, while at the same time offering enough flexibility in the settings to allow for a wide variety of creative uses. This chapter introduces the core concepts of how to work with Maya's virtual cameras.
In this chapter, you'll learn to:
Determine image size and resolution
Work with camera settings
Create custom camera rigs
Use Depth of Field and Motion Blur
Create orthographic and stereoscopic cameras
Image Size and Resolution
When starting a new project in Maya, you should first determine the final size of the rendered image or image sequence. These settings will affect every aspect ...
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