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Film and Television Acting, 2nd Edition
Author Ian Bernard
Film and Television Acting offers solid techniques for creating a natural, believable performance for film and television. The reader will discover techniques for listening and reacting, blocking and business, character, focus, the closeup, and comedy as they....
Release Date 1997/12 -
Sams Teach Yourself Beginning Programming in 24 Hours, Second Edition
Author Greg Perry
Sams Teach Yourself Beginning Programming in 24 Hours, Second Edition explains the basics of programming in the successful 24-Hours format. The book begins with the absolute basics of programming: Why program? What tools to use? How does a program tell the computer ....
Release Date 2001/11 -
Author David Gould
Learning Maya, the world's leading 3D animation and effects package, is a challenge, especially for those who want to master Maya's versatile programming features in addition to its built-in tools. Finally, here is a practical, step-by-step guide that shows ....
Release Date 2003/01 -
Maya® Character Creation: Modeling and Animation Controls
Author Chris Maraffi
A unique, in-depth approach to creating realistic characters in Maya. Maya Character Creation: Modeling and Animation Controls' author, Chris Maraffi, has expertise in the field and in the classroom that translates to the knowledge and solid teaching skills needed ....
Release Date 2003/09 -
The LaTeX Companion, Second Edition
Author Michel Goossens , Frank Mittelbach , Chris Rowley , David Carlisle , Johannes Braams
This is the digial version of the printed book (Copyright © 2004).The LaTeX Companion has long been the essential resource for anyone using LaTeX to create high-quality printed documents. This completely updated edition brings you all the latest information about La....
Release Date 2004/04 -
Maya 6 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide
Author Adrian Dimond , Danny Riddell
Imagine being able to add a luscious mane of long, flowing hair to your Maya-created action heroine--and then being able to braid it, curl it, and style it to your heat's desire. With Maya 6 and this task-based guide, you can do that and a lot more on the way to cr....
Release Date 2004/11 -
Game Character Development with Maya
Author Antony Ward
If you thought Angelina Jolie was responsible for Lara Croft's curves, think again! Long before the Hollywood actress brought the Tomb Raider heroine to life, Alias' 3D modeling software Maya was used to create the lovely Lara; Ms. Jolie simply filled in her curve....
Release Date 2004/11 -
MEL Scripting for Maya Animators, 2nd Edition
Author Mark R. Wilkins , Chris Kazmier
Trying to learn Maya programming from the documentation can be daunting whether or not you are a programmer. The first edition of MEL Scripting for Maya Animators earned the reputation as the best introductory book on MEL, Maya’s scripting language. Now fully revise....
Release Date 2005/08 -
Maya 7 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual Quickstart Guide
Author Nathaniel Stein , Morgan Robinson , , Danny Riddell
Adding tools that allow users to realize the 2D Toon look of comic books, cartoons, manga and anime; create spectacular clothing, fur or long hair for characters; and move data quickly back and forth between Maya and Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, an already cool p....
Release Date 2006/04 -
Maya 8 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual Quickstart Guide
Author Nathaniel Stein , Morgan Robinson
Adding sophisticated new tools that give modelers even more control over polygons, an already cool program just got even cooler. Here to take budding 3D artists from 0 to 60 fast in Maya 8 is the eagerly anticipated update to everybody's favorite Maya tome: Maya 8 ....
Release Date 2007/03 -
Maya® Professional Tips and Techniques
Author Lee Lanier
Designed for busy Maya users like you, this guide offers dozens of how-tos, workarounds, and shortcuts culled from years of experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production pipeline. You’ll discover tricks and timesavers on texturing particles, customizing Pai....
Release Date 2007/03 -
Maya® Visual Effects: The Innovator's Guide
Author Eric Keller
Create positively dazzling effects with the unique insights and practical advice in this innovative guide from a working professional Maya artist. Need to create plasmatic energy by lunch? Animate a field of sprouting daisies before tomorrow's meeting? Fashion a fo....
Release Date 2007/03 -
Advanced Maya® Texturing and Lighting, Second Edition
Author Lee Lanier
If you already understand the basics of Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software, you’ll be ready to move on to the sophisticated topics in this updated edition of Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions will t....
Release Date 2008/08 -
MEL Scripting a Character Rig in Maya
Author Chris Maraffi
Whether for big budget films and game productions or lower budget TV and Internet content, creating flexible and believable character rigs is an essential skill required to bring any 3D animation to life. As the leading software used for cutting-edge animation, Maya....
Release Date 2008/11 -
Author Dariush Derakhshani
If you’re new to Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software, Introducing Maya includes step-by-step tutorials and easy-to-follow explanations to teach you the basics and nuances of this complex software. Whether you’re a student or a hobbyist, you ....
Release Date 2009/01 -
Author Anthony Honn , Eric Allen , Eric Keller
The Ultimate Maya 2009 Resource for Intermediate to Advanced Users If you already know the basics of Maya, now you can elevate your skills with Maya 2009 and the advanced coverage in this authoritative new reference and tutorial. From modeling, texturing, animation,....
Release Date 2009/04 -
Learning Autodesk Maya 2010: Foundation
Author Autodesk Maya Press
New coverage, art, and tutorials of the latest features of the new Maya 2010Maya 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 2....
Release Date 2009/08 -
Maya® Studio Projects Dynamics
Author Todd Palamar
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 t....
Release Date 2009/11 -
Maya® Studio Projects: Game Environments and Props
Author Juan Pablo Stegmann , Michael McKinley
Use Maya to create realistic environments and props for digital gamesWeapons, vehicles, tools, buildings, trees, plants, walls, ceilings, and floors-these items may seem secondary to the game environment, but they are integral parts of the game and they all need to ....
Release Date 2010/03 -
Author Dariush Derakhshani
A practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2011Four previous editions can't be wrong: this book is the perfect introduction to 3D and Maya. Learn to build and animate your own digital models and scenes with step-by-step instruction and fun and practical examples, whil....
Release Date 2010/05 -
Mastering Autodesk® Maya® 2011: Autodesk® Official Training Guide
Author Eric Keller
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 tech....
Release Date 2010/09 -
Author Oliverio
Maya 8 Character Modeling takes a unique approach to modeling as it breaks down character creation using an easy-to-follow formula that makes the learning process less daunting. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or con....
Release Date 2010/10 -
Introducing Autodesk® Maya® 2012
Author Dariush Derakhshani
A practical, step-by-step guide to Maya 2012This book is the ideal primer to getting started with Maya, the premier 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, cartoons, short films, and commercials. You'll learn the Maya interface and ....
Release Date 2011/05 -
Maya® Studio Projects Texturing and Lighting
Author Lee Lanier
Learn to create realistic digital assets for film and games with this project-based guideFocused entirely on practical projects, this hands-on guide shows you how to use Maya's texturing and lighting tools in real-world situations. Whether you need to sharpen your ....
Release Date 2011/05 -
Author Todd Palamar
This ebook does not provide access to the DVD files.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....
Release Date 2011/05 -
Mastering Autodesk® Maya® 2012
Author Eric Keller , Todd Palamar
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 nex....
Release Date 2011/08 -
Author Todd Palamar
Provides hands-on intermediate-to-advanced coverage of the leading 3D softwareMaya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, and other genres. For intermediate and advanced users who already know Maya basics, th....
Release Date 2012/06 -
Author Paul Naas
Recommnded text for those preparing for the Maya Associate examMaya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, games, cartoons, and commercials, is challenging to learn. This full-color guide features approachable, hands-on exercises and....
Release Date 2012/06 -
Author Lee Montgomery
Explore Disney's 12 principles of animation, while learning how to animate in Maya. You can develop your own leading digital techniques rooted to traditional workflows. From squash and stretch to timing and appeal, you will enhance your creative toolset with strong....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Author Jason Patnode
* Companion website provides new updates and tutorials for version 6!If you are an artist who's new to Alias's Maya, or are moving over to use this powerful, oscar-winning animation and effects software from another 3D package, you will find this book invaluable. ....
Release Date 2012/10