Maya 入门 2008Introducing Maya 2008

分類: 图书,进口原版书,计算机 Computers & Internet ,
作者: Dariush Derakhshani著
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出版时间: 2007-12-1字数:版次: 1页数: 585印刷时间: 2007/12/01开本: 16开印次: 1纸张: 铜版纸I S B N : 9780470183564包装: 平装内容简介
The new edition of this perennial bestseller is the ideal initiation to 3D and Maya. Starting with the basics, it builds from the ground up, combining straightforward text with practical examples that make it fun and easy to learn Maya's core tools while introducing the latest Maya 2008 features. Follow clear-cut, step-by-step lessons while you learn by doing using a wealth of hands-on files provided on the CD. You'll also find compelling examples in the full-color insert.
作者简介:
Dariush Derakhshani is an award-winning 3D animator, author, and educator. He has worked on movies such as The Fantastic Four and Pan's Labyrinth, the South Park TV series, and numerous commercials and music videos. He teaches Maya and 3D animation and is the author of Introducing 3ds Max 9 and all the Introducing Maya books as well as coauthor of Mastering Maya 8.5 from Sybex.
目录
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction to Computer
Graphics and 3D
Embrace the Art
Computer Graphics
The Stages of Production
The CG Production Workflow
Core Concepts
Basic Film Concepts
Summary
Chapter 2 The Maya 2008 Interface
Navigating in Maya
A Screen Roadmap
Panels and Frequently Used Windows
Maya Object Structure
Summary
Chapter 3 Your First Maya Animation
Project Overview:The Solar System
The Preproduction Process:Planning
Creating a Project
The Production Process:Creating and
Animating the Objects
Using the Outliner
Summary
Chapter 4 Modeling with Polygons
Planning Your Model
Polygon Basics
polr Editing Tools
Putting the Tools to Use:Making a
Simple Hand
Creating Areas of Detail on a Poly Mesh
Modeling Complex Objects:The Classic
Steam Locomotive
Suggestions for Modeling Polygons
Summary
Chapter 5 Modeling with NURBS
Ways to Make NURBS
NURBS Modelin9:Creating the Red Rocket
Editing NURBS Surfaces
Using NURBS Surfacing to Create Polygons
Converting NURBS to Polygons
Patch Modelin9:A Locomotive Detail
Using Artisan to Sculpt NURBS
Summary
Chapter 6 Further Modeling Topics:
Deformers and Subdivision Surfaces
Modeling with Simple Deformers
The Lattice Deformer
Animating Through a Lattice
Subdivision Surfaces
Creating a Starfish
Building a Teakettle
Summary
Chapter 7 Maya Shading and Texturing
Maya Shading
Shader Types
Shader Attributes
Texturiflg the Axe
Textures and Surfaces
Texturing the Red Rocket
Introduction
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Chapter 8: Introduction to Animation
Chapter 9: Further Animation Practices
Chapter 10: Maya Lighting
Chapter 11: Maya Rendering
Chapter 12: Maya Dynamics
Appendix: About the Companion CD
Glossary
Index