Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Lighting and Shading Book written by Serdar Hakan DÜZGÖREN and published by Serdar Hakan DÜZGÖREN. This book was released on with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Types of Lights 3ds Max provides two types of lights: photometric and standard. All types are displayed in viewports as light objects. They share many of the same parameters, including shadow generators. Photometric Lights Photometric lights use photometric (light energy) values that enable you to more accurately define lights as they would be in the real world. You can set their distribution, intensity, color temperature, and other characteristics of real-world lights. You can also import specific photometric files available from lighting manufacturers to design lighting based on commercially available lights. Standard Lights Standard lights are computer-based objects that simulate lights such as household or office lamps, the light instruments used in stage and film work, and the sun itself. Different kinds of light objects cast light in different ways, simulating different kinds of light sources. Unlike photometric lights, Standard lights do not have physically-based intensity values.
Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Basic Education Book written by Serdar Hakan DÜZGÖREN and published by Serdar Hakan DÜZGÖREN. This book was released on with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Content of the book : I have prepared our book for architects, engineers, game developers and designers working, educated in the fields and sector mentioned above. I tried to put my 15 years of experience into our book as much as I could. In our book, I tried to explain all the subjects in detail to teach you Autodesk 3Ds Max 2021 from 0 to 100 in the best way and to improve yourself. The content of the book has been listed under 11 main titles to help you learn Autodesk 3Ds Max 2021's course topics in the best way possible. 1- Interface of Autodesk 3Ds Max 2021 2- Autodesk 3Ds Max 2021 Basics 3- Modeling Techniques, Types, Methods 4- Converting 2D Objects to 3D Objects 5- Compound Objects 6- Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 also ready Objects 7- Use the Material Editor (Material Editor / Coating) 8- Autodesk 3Ds Max 2021 Lights 9- Cameras 10- Animation 11- Render Systems We supported these topics we have listed with case studies, and made our lectures with screenshots. Our book is also a reference book for all Autodesk 3Ds Max 2021 users with this general topic content. Who is our book for: Our book has been prepared for users who do not have any knowledge of Autodesk 3Ds Max. For users who know how to use Autodesk 3Ds Max program, they will be able to learn about the new features. Autodesk 3Ds Max 2021 version includes many innovations in terms of both design and modeling. Serdar Hakan DÜZGÖREN Autodesk Expert Elite | Autodesk Offical Member | Autodesk Int. Moderator | Autodesk Consultant
Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Rendering Book written by Serdar Hakan DÜZGÖREN and published by Serdar Hakan DÜZGÖREN. This book was released on with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preface Hello everyone, in this book, we talked about the rendering systems and rendering features of Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 in detail. Thanks to this book, how to render with Autodesk 3ds Max 2021, what are the existing render engines and you will have detailed information about the network rendering process, now let's briefly look at the topics; · Rendering · Cameras · To Render a Still Image or an Animation · Rendered Frame Window · Render Output File Dialog · To View an Image File · Rendering Commands · Renderers · To Render Separate Elements · Baking to Texture · Rendering to Texture (Legacy) · To Create a Snapshot of a Viewport · To Render a Preview Animation · Compare Media Files (RAM Player) · To Create a Panorama · Network Rendering · To Use the Batch Render Tool · Command-Line Rendering Our book consists of 18 main titles in total and many more topics are covered in detail. Serdar Hakan DÜZGÖREN Autodesk Expert Elite | Autodesk Offical Member | Autodesk Int. Moderator | Autodesk Consultant
Download or read book Exploring Modeling Texturing Lighting and Rendering With Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 3rd Edition written by Pradeep Mamgain and published by Padexi Academy. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Exploring Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering With Autodesk 3ds Max 2021, 3rd Edition book is perfect for both beginners and intermediate users of 3ds Max and those moving from other software to 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, texturing, UV mapping, lighting, and rendering. You will learn important concepts and techniques about 3ds Max which you can utilize to create your 3ds Max projects. This book also covers the Arnold renderer. Fore more information visit Padexi Academy website padexi.academy.
Download or read book Kelly L Murdock s Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Complete Reference Guide written by Kelly Murdock and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 1315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kelly L. Murdock's Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Complete Reference Guide is a popular book among users new to 3ds Max and is used extensively in schools around the globe. The success of this book is found in its simple easy-to-understand explanations coupled with its even easier to follow tutorials. The tutorials are laser focused on a specific topic without any extra material, making it simple to grasp difficult concepts. The book also covers all aspects of the software, making it a valuable reference for users of all levels. The Complete Reference Guide is the ultimate book on 3ds Max, and like Autodesk’s 3D animation software, it just gets better and better with each release. Whether you're new to 3ds Max or an experienced user, you'll find everything you need in this complete resource. The book kicks off with a getting started section, so beginners can jump in and begin working with 3ds Max right away. Experienced 3ds Max users will appreciate advanced coverage of features like crowd simulation, particle systems, radiosity, MAXScript and more. Over 150 tutorials – complete with before and after files – help users at all levels build real world skills.
Download or read book V Ray 5 for 3ds Max 2020 written by Jamie Cardoso and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increase the photorealism of your 3d visualizations with enhanced toolsets of V-Ray 5 for 3ds Max 2020. The book is filled with colorful illustrations depicting step-by-step tutorials about the process of creating a photorealistic day-and-night exterior scene. Each tutorial includes a 3d project scene to guide users through the production and the post-production processes. The book begins with an overview of the best techniques to approach clients via emails, calls, meetings, and via social media. There are also key insights into the best practices of handling projects, pricing, contracts, invoices, the pre-production, production, and the post-production, to name but a few. Throughout the book, users are taken through VRayMtl functions such as Diffuse, Roughness, Reflect, Glossiness, Metalness, Refract, Index of Refraction (IOR), Abbe number, Fog color, Translucency, BRDF, Coat, Sheen, and Bump. Also, users will learn how to use procedural maps such as VRayBitmap, VRayTriplanarTex, Bricks, Metals, Carpaint, VRayDisplacementMod, VRayUVWRandomizer, VRayMultiSubTex, VRayPointCloudColor, VRayDirt, VRayAerialPersepective, VRayLightMtl, VRayMtlWrapper, VRayOverrideMtl, VRay2SidedMtl, VRayBlendMtl, and VRayEdgesTex. In addition, there are tips and tricks accompanied with videos highlighting how to create VR interactive apps using Verge 3d; how to create verified views; and how to use plug-ins and scripts such as Project Manager, Auto grid pivot point, GarageFarm, Zmapping, gobotree, and VIShopper. Finally, users will have a rare insight into all functionalities of a VRay camera, VRayLight objects, Render settings, Frame buffer, Global switches, IPR options, Bucket and Progressive image samplers, Image filters, Global DMC, Color mapping, Brute force global illumination, Light cache, Color management, Distributed rendering, Render elements, VRay image file format, VFB History settings, VFB Lens Effects, LightMix, Film tonemap, Hue/Saturation, Lookup Table, and much more. Key Features This book deals with real projects/3d scenes and delivers up-to-date V-Ray 5 functionalities and production workflows using 3ds Max 2020 This book has professional supporting files ready to open and explore This book details the meticulous step-by-step processes of creating jaw-dropping 3d renderings This book includes unrivaled in-depth coverage of V-Ray 5 for 3ds Max 2020 This book includes 3d rendering methodologies currently used by key industry players Author Jamie Cardoso is a renowned author, reviewer, computer artist, and technologist, with years of experience in creating state-of-the-art 3d photomontages, verified views, VR, AR, XR, MR, Stereos, and photorealistic interior and exterior visualizations for architects and designers.
Download or read book MAXON Cinema 4D R20 A Detailed Guide to XPresso written by Pradeep Mamgain and published by Padexi Academy. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: XPresso is a node based system in Cinema 4D that is used to create automated object interactions. You can create these interactions by drawing wires from one node to another. From rotating fan blades to rigged objects, from propellers to the bouncing ball, from clock mechanism to organic movement of a jellyfish, XPresso allows you to create animations with ease. The MAXON Cinema 4D R20: A Detailed Guide to XPresso book introduces students to the XPresso module of the CINEMA 4D which is a node-based visual scripting language. This book covers XPresso Editor and different nodes of the XPresso and MoGraph classes and takes you step-by-step through the whole process of building node networks in XPresso Editor. Numerous examples and hands-on exercises are used to show the functioning of the nodes. Moving ahead, this book broadens your XPresso knowledge by taking you step-by-step through the process of creating four Cinema 4D lighting presets. You can use these presets to quickly and easily illuminate the scenes and produce cool looking renders. Practicing is one of the best ways to improve skills. This book contains practice activities which you are highly encouraged to complete and gain confidence for real-world projects. By completing these activities, you will be able to master the powerful capabilities Cinema 4D. By the time you’re done, you’ll be ready to create hard-surface models in Cinema 4D. If you buy this book, you’ll also get access to all preset files, Cinema 4D files, texture files, and any other resource used in the book. You are free to use these resources in your own projects personal or commercial. These working files allow you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons. This book shares tips, tricks, notes, and cautions throughout, that will help you become a better 3D artist and you will be able to speed up your workflow. This book is aimed to be a solid teaching resource for learning XPresso module with Cinema 4D R20. It avoids any jargon and explains concepts and techniques in an easy-to-understand manner. The first page of the every unit summarizes the topics that will be covered in the unit. Hands-on exercises in this book instruct users how things can be done in XPresso step-by-step. As students move from one exercise to another, they will be gaining robust knowledge about the XPresso module of Cinema 4D. What are the key features of the book? Explains XPresso Editor and node-based approach. Covers nodes of the XPresso and MoGraph classes. Step-by-step instructions to create four lighting presets from scratch. Covers nodes and features in detail. Features 30 examples showing functioning of the nodes. Features more than 18 hands-on exercises – complete with before and after files. Contains 10 practice activities to test the knowledge gained. Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. The content under “What just happened?” heading explains the working of the instructions. The content under “What next?” heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). Includes an ePub file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This ePub file is included with the resources. Tech support from the author. Access to each exercise’s initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. Quiz to assess the knowledge.
Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Fundamentals written by Ascent and published by . This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book MAXON Cinema 4D R20 Modeling Essentials written by Pradeep Mamgain and published by Padexi Academy. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The MAXON Cinema 4D R20: Modeling Essentials textbook walks you through every step of creating 3D models with Cinema 4D R20. This guide is perfect for both novices and those moving from other software to Cinema 4D. This book will help you to get started with modeling in Cinema 4D, you will learn important concepts and techniques about 3D modeling which you can utilize to create hard-surfaced objects for your projects. This book also covers Cinema 4D’s OpenVDB-based Volume Builder and Volume Mesher functions that allow you to create complex models by adding and subtracting basic shapes in boolean-type operations. This book shares tips, tricks, notes, and cautions throughout, that will help you become a better Cinema 4D artist and you will be able to speed up your workflow. This book is aimed to be a solid teaching resource for learning modeling with Cinema 4D R20. It avoids any jargon and explains concepts and techniques in an easy-to-understand manner. The first page of the every unit summarizes the topics that will be covered in the unit. Hands-on exercises in this book instruct users how things can be done in Cinema 4D R20 step-by-step. Practicing is one of the best ways to improve skills. This book contains practice activities which you are highly encouraged to complete and gain confidence for real-world projects. By completing these activities, you will be able to master the powerful capabilities Cinema 4D. By the time you’re done, you’ll be ready to create hard-surface models in Cinema 4D. What are the key features of the book? Learn Cinema 4D’s updated user interface, navigation, tools, functions, and commands. Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics using easy to follow, hands-on exercises. Covers polygon, subdivision, and spline modeling techniques. Covers volumetric modeling techniques. Detailed coverage of tools and features. Features more than 29 hands-on exercises – complete with before and after files. Contains 25 practice activities to test the knowledge gained. Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. The content under “What just happened?” heading explains the working of the instructions. The content under “What next?” heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). Includes an ePub file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This ePub file is included with the resources. Tech support from the author. Access to each exercise’s initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. Quiz to assess the knowledge.
Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 Modeling Essentials 2nd Edition written by Pradeep Mamgain and published by Padexi Academy. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk 3ds Max 2020: Modeling Essentials, 2nd Edition textbook walks you through every step of creating 3D models with 3ds Max 2020. This guide is perfect for both novices and those moving from other software to 3ds Max. This book will help you to get started with modeling in 3ds Max, you will learn important concepts and techniques about 3D modeling which you can utilize to create hard-surfaced objects for your projects. Using a structured and pragmatic approach, this guide begins with basics of modeling, then builds on this knowledge using practical examples to enhance your modeling skills. Each unit builds on the knowledge gained in the previous unit, showing you all the essentials of modeling with 3ds Max 2020. As you go from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, you’ll develop a strong arsenal of skills that combined will form a complete end to end process to create high quality models using 3ds Max 2020. This book shares tips, tricks, notes, and cautions throughout, that will help you become a better 3ds Max artist and you will be able to speed up your workflow. This book is aimed to be a solid teaching resource for learning 3ds Max. It avoids any jargon and explains concepts and techniques in an easy-to-understand manner. The first page of the every unit summarizes the topics that will be covered in the unit. Hands-on exercises in this book instruct users how things can be done in 3ds Max step-by-step. Practicing is one of the best ways to improve skills. This book contains practice activities which you are highly encouraged to complete and gain confidence for real-world projects. By completing these activities, you will be able to master the powerful capabilities of 3ds Max. By the time you’re done, you’ll be ready to model any scene in 3ds Max. If you buy this book, you’ll also get access to all 3ds Max files, texture files, and any other resource used in the book. You are free to use these resources in your own projects personal or commercial. These working files allow you to follow along with the author throughout the units. What are the key features of the book? Covers 3ds Max’s updated user interface, navigation, tools, functions, and commands. Explains the polygon, subdivision, and spline modeling techniques. Covers all modifiers. Detailed coverage of tools and features. Features 34 hands-on exercises – complete with before and after files. Features 8 practice activities to test the knowledge gained. Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. The content under “What just happened?” heading explains the working of the instructions. The content under “What next?” heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). Includes an ePub file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This ePub file is included with the resources. Tech support from the author. Access to each exercise’s initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. Quiz to assess the knowledge. Bonus hands-on exercises.
Download or read book V Ray My Way written by Lee Wylde and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: V-Ray My Way: A Practical Designers Guide to Creating Realistic Imagery Using V-Ray & 3ds Max is a practical, hands-on guide to creating some of the most stunning computer-generated images possible. It caters to the design masses; architects, engineers, interior designers, industrial designers, photographers, and enthusiasts will find this book essential in their quest to express themselves through visual communication. V-Ray My Way is an accumulation of 13 years of experimental experience and will have you creating content within minutes, help grow your company, help develop your portfolio, and help you make that career leap. Additional resources and exercises are available at the book’s companion website, http://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/_author/wylde-9780415709637/ .
Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 A Detailed Guide to Arnold Renderer 3rd Edition written by Pradeep Mamgain and published by Padexi Academy. This book was released on 2020-06-21 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk 3ds Max 2021: A Detailed Guide to Arnold Renderer, 3rd Edition book walks you through every step of rendering projects using Arnold for 3ds Max. This comprehensive guide caters to the novices and intermediate users of Arnold for 3ds Max. This book will help you to get started with Arnold, you will learn important concepts and techniques about rendering which you can utilize to create high quality renders. Using a structured and pragmatic approach this guide begins with the basics of Arnold, then builds on this knowledge using practical examples to enhance your skills. Each unit builds on the knowledge gained in the previous unit, showing you all the essentials of rendering with Arnold for 3ds Max, from sampling and ray depth, to shaders, maps, camera effects, and AOVs. As you go from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, you'll develop a strong arsenal of skills that combined will form a complete end to end process to create high quality renders using Arnold for 3ds Max. This book shares tips, tricks, notes, and cautions throughout, which will help you become a better 3ds Max rendering artist and you will be able to speed up your workflow. This book is aimed to be a solid teaching resource for learning Arnold for 3ds Max. It avoids any jargon and explains concepts and techniques in an easy-to-understand manner. The first page of every unit summarizes the topics that will be covered in the unit. Hands-on exercises in this book instruct users how things can be done in Arnold for 3ds Max step-by-step. Salient Features • A comprehensive guide to learning and using Arnold for 3ds Max. • Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics using easy to follow, hands-on exercises. • Covers material editors. • Explains what is Arnold and how it is different from other renderers. • Covers Arnold lights and light filters. • Covers Arnold shaders, materials, and maps. • Covers the motion blur and depth-of-field effects. • Covers AOVs and Arnold render settings. • Cover the Physical material. • Detailed coverage of nodes and features. • Features more than 23 hands-on exercises – complete with before and after files. • Contains practice activities to test the knowledge gained. • Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. • Important terms are in boldface so that you never miss them. • The content under the "What just happened?" heading explains the working of the instructions. • The content under the "What next?" heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). • Tech support from the author. • Access to each exercise's initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. • Quiz to assess knowledge. • Includes a PDF file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This PDF file is included with the resources. For more info, visit Padexi Academy's Website.
Download or read book Corona Renderer The Complete Guide written by Francesco Legrenzi and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Architectural Rendering with 3ds Max and V Ray written by Markus Kuhlo and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create high-quality photorealistic renders of architectural visualizations using 3ds Max and Vray with the project-based tutorials in this book. Learn how to combine lighting and rendering options to end-up with the most realistic final renders possible at a professional level. The tutorials in this book are filled with beautiful full-color images and they teach you how to light both interiors and exteriors and daytime and nighttime scenes. Learn how to save time without sacrificing the quality of your final renders with tips and tricks on rendering with Vray - the most accurate rendering application for 3ds Max. The downloadable resources include all the project files that you need to recreate each of the projects presented within the book. Please note that this book does not support the current versions of 3ds Max and V-Ray. Topics include:
Download or read book 3ds Max Lighting written by Nicholas Boughen and published by Wordware. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because good lighting is so critical to the final look of your shot, an understanding of how lighting works and how to use the available lighting tools is essential. 3ds max Lighting begins with a discussion of lighting principles and color theory and provides an introduction to the tools in 3ds max, finishing with a number of tutorials demonstrating the application of both 3ds max tools and lighting concepts. Throughout, the emphasis is on making your lighting believable, accurate, and pleasing to the eye.
Download or read book 3ds Max 2018 Getting Started with Standard Materials and Lights written by Ravi Conor and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3ds Max 2018 - Getting Started with Standard Materials and Lights textbook offers a hands-on exercises based strategy for all those digital artists who have just started working on the 3ds Max [no experience needed] and interested in learning texturing and lighting in 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of texturing, UV Mapping, and Lighting. From the very first pages, the users of the book will learn how to effectively use 3ds Max for shading and lighting surfaces. The strength of this book is that it teaches all of the important concepts in an easy to understand language. As the readers move from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, they will be building their own portfolio of high quality artwork. One unit of the book presents a foundation of techniques to help you build custom textures, maps, and designs using Photoshop. Videos are provided for the hands-on exercises of this unit. What are the main features of the book? - The book is written using 3ds Max 2018 and Photoshop CC 2017 in an easy to understand language. - Shading, texturing, lighting, and UV mapping techniques covered. - 49 Hands-on exercises to hone your skills. - Detailed coverage of tools and features. - Additional tips, guidance, and advice is provided. - Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. - Support for technical aspect of the book. - 3ds Max files and PSDs/textures used are available for download from the accompanying website. - You will also get access to a ePub file that has the color images of the screenshots/diagrams used in this book. These images will help you to understand the HOEs and output. The ePub file is included with the resources. TOC This book is divided into following units: Unit MT1 - Creating Textures in Photoshop Unit MT2 - Material Editors Unit MT3 - Standard Materials and Maps Unit MT4 - Physical and Autodesk Materials Unit ML1 - Standard Lights Unit ML2 - Photometric Lights Unit ML3 - Sunlight and Daylight Systems Unit MBT - Bonus hands-on Exercises more info: bit.ly/rpolygon
Download or read book Autodesk Maya 2022 Basics Guide written by Kelly Murdock and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2021-07-26 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. The text is complemented by video instruction. Each chapter has a corresponding video tutorial that introduces you to the topics and allows you to watch and learn how functions are performed in a way that a text alone cannot do. 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.
