Autodesk Maya 2013 Essentials
Autodesk Maya 2013 Essentials by Paul Naas is a comprehensive guide published by John Wiley & Sons on June 5, 2012. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The book serves as a resource for those preparing for the Maya Associate exam, focusing on the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in various media, including movies and games. It features hands-on exercises and task-based tutorials designed to help new users quickly become productive and familiar with Maya’s workflow.
Readers will find a structured approach to learning the fundamentals of modeling, texturing, animating, and lighting within Maya. The book covers essential aspects of the production pipeline and includes real-world projects to enhance practical understanding. Additionally, it provides online access to starting and ending files for exercises, making it a valuable tool for beginners looking to build a solid foundation in 3D software and animation techniques.
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Recommnded text for those preparing for the Maya Associate exam
Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, games, cartoons, and commercials, is challenging to learn. This full-color guide features approachable, hands-on exercises and additional task-based tutorials that allow new users to quickly become productive with the program and familiar with its workflow in a professional environment. You’ll learn the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and lighting; explore different parts of the production pipeline; and practice on some real-world projects.
- Maya is the 3D animation and effects software used in the film, game, and advertising industries; it’s a complex program and this book gives beginners essential training in Maya basics
- This book is an Autodesk Official Training Guide, recommended for students planning to take the Maya Associate exam
- Provides task-based tutorials and hands-on exercises to get you up to speed and introduce you to production workflows
- Teaches the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and lighting
- Helps you create simple animations, model with polygons, and add detail with blend shapes and surfaces
- Starting and ending files for the exercises and additional learning tutorials are available online
Autodesk Maya Essentials provides beginners with a solid foundation in Maya 3D software.
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