Welcome to the world of Autodesk Maya 2014. Autodesk Maya 2014 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 developing 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 2014 have made the job of design visualization specialists a lot easier.
Autodesk Maya 2014 book covers all features of Autodesk Maya 2014 in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2014 for 3D and visual effects artists and designers. This textbook 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 2014 and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.
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 - I
Chapter 9
Animation - II
Chapter 10
Paint Effects
Chapter 11
Rendering
Chapter 12
Particle System
Chapter 13
Introduction to nParticles
Chapter 14
Fluids
Chapter 15
nHair
Chapter 16
Maya Fur
Chapter 17
Bullet Physics
