Autodesk Maya 2010 : The Modeling and Animation Handbook

by Autodesk Maya Press

• ISBN13: 9781897177532
• ISBN10: 1897177534
• Format: Paperback w/Disk
• Copyright: 2009-08-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, special effects, games, cartoons, short films, commercials, etc. Complex and difficult to learn, the new Maya 2010 features updates to modeling, animation, dynamics, and rendering modules. This invaluable book offers hands-on introduction to the tools and techniques of this fascinating software.This extraordinary, full-color book presents you with clear step-by-step instructions to projects that enhance your understanding of the modeling and animation stages of production using files from the Yash Raj Films and Walt Disney Pictures feature film Roadside Romeo. You'll learn how to build models with a variety of surface types and then make them move with a range of animation techniques. Instructor-led tutorials are featured on the DVD that will help you grasp best practices from the beginning with the intent of avoiding unnecessary challenges further along in the process. Serves as the next step after you have gained a solid understanding of Maya and you're ready for 3D modeling and animation Explains polygon and NURBS basics and walks you through modeling a body and head Demonstrates how to work with inverse kinematics, blend shapes, and apply and animate constraints Addresses animating a complete scene, working with lip synching, and using full body IK DVD includes clips from Roadside Romeo, artist interviews, and instructor-led videosThis book-and-DVD combo is essential for 3D modeling and animation.

Table of Contents

Polygon Basics

Modeling a Body

Modeling a Head

Polygon Texturing

NURBS Basics

Modeling a NURBS Body

Modeling a NURBS Head

NURBS Tasks

Skeleton

Joint Orientation

Inverse Kinematics

Leg Setup

Arm Setup

Spine Setup

Blend Shapes

Skinning

Deformers

Final Touches

More Rigging

Conversion and Skinning

Final Touches

References

Simple Run

Constraints

Character Animation

Lip-Synch

Full Body IK

Index

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