Learning Autodesk Maya 2009 Foundation Official Autodesk Training Guide

Learning Autodesk Maya: Foundation is a full–color book that offers students a hands–on approach for learning how to use Maya, the industry–leading 3D animation and effects software. You will work with real movie footage, interactive tutorials and step–by–step lessons to understand the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. The companion DVD, which includes instructor–led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning, will further reinforce the topics covered in the book so that you can become better acquainted with the Maya User Interface.

 

TOC    Maya 2009 Foundation

 

Understanding Maya  

Project 01

Lesson 01 Primitive  

Lesson 02 Adding Details  

Lesson 03 Shaders and Textures  

Lesson 04 Animation Basics  

Lesson 05 Working with Maya  

Lesson 06 The Dependency Graph  

Project 02

Lesson 07 Polygonal Modeling  

Lesson 08 Polygonal Texturing  

Lesson 09 Skeleton   239

Lesson   10 Skinning  

Lesson   11 Blend Shapes  

Lesson   12 Inverse Kinematics  

Lesson   13 Rigging  

Lesson   14 Animation  

Project 03

Lesson   15 NURBS Modeling  

Lesson   16 NURBS Texturing  

Lesson   17 Rigging  

Lesson   18 Paint Effects  

Lesson   19 Deformers  

Lesson   20 Lights and Effects  

Lesson   21 Rendering  

Project 04

Lesson   22 More Animation  

Lesson   23 Non Linear Animation  

Lesson   24 Rigid Bodies  

Lesson   25 Motion Path  

Lesson   26 Particles  

Lesson   27 MEL Scripting  

Project 05

Lesson   28 Render Layers and Render Passes  

Lesson   29 Toxik