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Autodesk Maya 2022 Basics Guide

Name: Autodesk Maya 2022 Basics Guide
Author: Kelly L. Murdock

Kelly L. Murdock,

English
PDF
Available on iOS & Android

eBook - PDF

Autodesk Maya 2022 Basics Guide

Kelly L. Murdock,

About this book

Designed for users completely new to 3D modeling and animation
Covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya using easy to follow steps
Introduces you to the Maya interface, modeling, texturing, animating, visual effects and more
Advanced topics such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced
Teaches you how to use Maya to create stunning 3D models, stills and animations like a pro
This edition features two new chapters covering primitive objects and deformers

Written by renowned author and 3D artist Kelly L. Murdock, Autodesk Maya 2022 Basics Guide is designed to give new users a solid understanding of the fundamental skills needed to create beautiful 3D models and stunning animations with Autodesk Maya. Using clear and easy to follow instructions this book will guide you through learning all the major features of Maya.

Autodesk Maya 2022 Basics Guide makes no assumptions about your previous experience with Autodesk Maya. It begins by helping you get comfortable with the user interface and navigating scenes before moving into modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, rendering and more. Additionally, more advanced features such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced.

Each chapter begins by examining the concept behind each task, the goal and the necessary features that are involved. Then you go in-depth with the objective of your task as you study examples and learn the steps necessary to complete it. Working your way through the comprehensive, step-by-step lessons, you'll develop the confidence you need to create incredible renderings and animations using Autodesk Maya.

Who this book is for

This text was created specifically for users with no prior 3D modeling or animation experience. If you want to work in a creative field or are just curious about how 3D animated movies are made this book is the perfect way to get started. Users who are migrating from another 3D application or upgrading from a previous version of Maya will also benefit greatly from this text.

What you'll learn

How to create models using primitives, curves, NURBS, Polygons and more
How to assign materials and textures to make realistic-looking models
How to use Paint Effects to paint on and quickly create complex 3D Models
How to use lights, cameras, and depth of field to render captivating scenes
How to use keyframes, motion paths and the Graph Editor to create animations
How to use character rigging, skinning, and inverse kinematics to animate realistic movements
How to use various deformers to manipulate objects, animations and special effects
How to add influence objects, skin weights and hair to a character for a more realistic look
How to use dynamics to create fire, smoke, lightning, explosions, cloth and ocean effects
How to enable raytracing, motion blur, and fog effects for increased realism
How to render stills and animations using Maya Vector and Mental Ray for different looks
How to use the Command Line and MEL Scripting to work faster

About Autodesk Maya

Maya is a program, created by Autodesk, used to model, animate, and render 3D scenes. 3D scenes created with Maya have appeared in movies, television, advertisements, games, product visualizations, and on the Web. With Maya, you can create and animate your own 3D scenes and render them as still images or as animation sequences.

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