Introducing Maya 2011

bA practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2011/bpFour previous editions can’t be wrong: this book is the perfect introduction to 3D and Maya. Learn to build and animate your own digital models and scenes with step-by-step instruction and fun and practical examples, while you draw inspiration from the striking examples included from talented Maya users. You’ll create a simple animation of the planets in the solar system, learn to model a human hand and a decorative box—among other projects—and master all essential tools./pulliProvides a thorough, step-by-step introduction to Maya 2011 /liliExplains the core concepts of CG and working in 3D /liliCovers modeling, rigging, HDRI lighting, mental ray rendering, and more /liliProvides project files on CD and walks you through the creation of several projects; the CD also includes images, movies, and scene files /liliIncludes a color insert with pages of striking examples from talented Maya beginners /li/ulpBuild your Maya and animation skills from the ground up with this practical, thorough guide./ppbNote:/b CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file./ppbFor Instructors: /bTeaching supplements are available for this title./p