Product Description: The exclusive, official guide to the very latest version of MayaGet extensive, hands-on, intermediate to advanced coverage of Autodesk Maya 2012, the top-selling 3D software on the market. If you already know Maya basics, this authoritative book takes you to the next level...read more

Product Description: Create realistic characters with Maya tools and this project-based bookMaya 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...read more

Product Description: A beautifully-packaged, advanced reference on the very latest version of MayaIf you already know the basics of Maya, the latest version of this authoritative book takes you to the next level. From modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book provides professional-level Maya instruction...read more

The only hands-on book devoted to mastering Maya's dynamics tools for water, wind, and fireIn the world of animation, the ability to create realistic water, wind, and fire effects is key. Autodesk Maya software includes powerful dynamics tools that have been used to design breathtaking effects for movies, games, commercials, and short films. This professional guide teaches you the primary techniques you need to make the most of Maya's toolkit, so you'll soon be creating water that ripples, gusting winds and gentle breezes, and flickering fires the way Hollywood pros do.The one-of-a-kind book is completely project-based. Learn the intricacies of Maya's Dynamics tools and continue to build your skills with projects that increase in complexity. A DVD is included with additional video training.Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software; Maya dynamics tools create water and other fluids, wind, fire, fur, particles, and moreBuild professional skills in Maya Dynamics with this project-based guidePut your skills to work by completing a series of projects on water, wind, and fire effectsA DVD included with the book provides additional video trainingMaya Studio Projects: Dynamics is one of a new series of books designed to teach animators and designers fresh skills through project-based instruction.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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