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Autodesk Maya 2019: A Comprehensive Guide

Autodesk Maya 2019: A Comprehensive Guide, 11th Edition

Autodesk Maya 2019 is a powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, and rendering software developed by Autodesk Inc. This integrated node based 3D software finds its application in the development of films, games, and design projects. A wide range of 3D visual effects, computer graphics, and character animation tools make it an ideal platform for 3D artists. The intuitive user interface and workflow tools of Maya 2019 have made the job of design visualization specialists a lot easier.

Autodesk Maya 2019: A Comprehensive Guide book covers all features of Autodesk Maya 2019 software in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2019 for 3D and visual effect artists, and designers. This Autodesk Maya 2019 book will help you transform your imagination into reality with ease. Also, it will unleash your creativity, thus helping you create realistic 3D models, animation, and visual effects. It caters to the needs of both the novice and advanced users of Maya 2019 and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.

Authors
CADCIM Technologies, USA
Prof. Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Northwest, USA
ISBN
978-1-64057-036-8
Pages
608
Binding
Paperback
eBook

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Exploring Maya Interface
  • Chapter 2: Polygon Modeling
  • Chapter 3: NURBS Curves and Surfaces
  • Chapter 4: NURBS Modeling
  • Chapter 5: UV Mapping
  • Chapter 6: Shading and Texturing
  • Chapter 7: Lighting
  • Chapter 8: Animation
  • Chapter 9: Rigging, Constraints, and Deformers
  • Chapter 10: Paint Effects
  • Chapter 11: Rendering
  • Chapter 12: Particle System
  • Chapter 13: Introduction to nParticles
  • Chapter 14: Fluids
  • Chapter 15: nHair
  • Chapter 16: Bifrost
  • Chapter 17: Bullet Physics
  • Index

Salient Features

  • Consists of 17 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering a wide range of topics such as Maya interface, Polygon modeling, NURBS modeling, texturing, lighting, cameras, animation, Paint Effects, Rendering, nHair, Fur, Fluids, Particles, nParticles and Bullet Physics in Autodesk Maya 2019.
  • The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it.
  • Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of Autodesk Maya 2019 concepts and commands.
  • Real-world 3D models and examples focusing on industry experience.
  • Step-by-step instructions that guide the user through the learning process.
  • Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes.
  • Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.
  • Additional learning resources at https://mayaexperts.blogspot.com.

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