Название: Autodesk Maya 2026: A Comprehensive Guide, 17th Edition
Автор: Sham Tickoo
Издательство: CADCIM Technologies
Год: 2026
Страниц: 734
Язык: английский
Формат: epub
Размер: 44.2 MB

Autodesk Maya 2026: A Comprehensive Guide textbook covers all features of Autodesk Maya 2026 in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2026 for 3D and visual effects artists and designers. Our latest edition covers new tools and enhancements in modeling, animation, Bifrost, and much more. This release includes detailed coverage of advanced modeling tools such as Cut Slider, Retopology tools, and Flow-based modeling enhancements, which help create clean topology and efficient geometry. The book also explains improvements in the Camera Sequencer for better shot management and introduces the AI-powered MotionMaker tool to streamline motion creation. This edition also features a new chapter on Golaem which provides practical knowledge of crowd simulation, helping users create complex and realistic crowd scenes for real-world production.

Salient Features:

Consists of 18 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering a wide range of topics such as Maya interface, Polygon modeling, NURBS modeling, texturing, lighting, cameras, rigging, animation, Paint Effects, Rendering, nHair, XGen Fur, Fluids, Particles, nParticles, Bullet Physics, Motion Graphics, Bifrost, and MASH in Autodesk Maya 2026.
The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it.
Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of Autodesk Maya 2026 concepts & commands.
Real-world 3D models and examples focusing on industry experience.
Step-by-step instructions that guide the user through the learning process.
Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes.
Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.

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