This is the first tutorial and resource completely devoted to using Maya Embedded Language (MEL) scripting as an animation technique. MEL Scripting for Maya Animators clearly shows not only how to master Maya's powerful built-in tools, but also how to create your own customized solutions while animating. With this book, anyone will easily master Maya's fundamentals from "under the hood", learning how to automate tasks, and in general solve problems, by becoming expert in the MEL scr. lang.