Maya® Studio Projects:

Maya® Studio Projects:

by Todd Palamar
Released May 2011
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9780470944974

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Book description

This ebook does not provide access to the DVD files.

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.

  • This project-based book focuses on Maya's powerful tools for creating realistic characters for TV, film, and games

  • 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

  • Includes a DVD featuring supplementary videos, project support files, textures, tools, professional shaders, and more

  • An Autodesk Official Training Guide

Maya Studio Projects: Photorealistic Characters is an excellent training aid for both Maya newcomers and seasoned pros.

Product information

  • Title: Maya® Studio Projects:
  • Author(s): Todd Palamar
  • Release date: May 2011
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9780470944974