Exploring 3D Animation With Maya 6 (Design Exploration) - Softcover

Beckmann, Patricia; Young, Phil

 
9781401848187: Exploring 3D Animation With Maya 6 (Design Exploration)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1401848184 ISBN 13: 9781401848187
Publisher: Cengage Learning Ptr, 2005

Synopsis

It s all about creating believable 3D animation and visual effects. And this very practical and motivating book, written by two leading animators, delivers the kind of detailed knowledge of Maya® that s needed to make truly lifelike characters. Step-by-step tutorials defining the entire animation process take readers through all the tools available in Maya for making refined movement. Drawing on their years of experience animating characters for The Simpsons and King of the Hill, the authors provide plenty of opportunity for readers to practice using these tools, instilling confidence and a sound grasp of traditional and non-traditional character design and animation. Topics covered include the Animation Curve Editor, basic walking, the dope sheet, facial and hand animation, emotional adjustment, the use of the five-panel story structure, and more. Users thoroughly explore the powerful features and functions of Release 6 resulting in a solid understanding of Maya s interface and techniques.

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About the Author

Patricia Beckmann is Chair of Animation at the Savannah College of Art & Design, the largest art college in the country. Patricia has been selected to serve as the SIGGRAPH 2005 Educator’s Program Chair and has also created interactive cartoons for DreamWorks, ABC, Newsline, Clinique, E!Online, and Coca Cola.

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Publisher
Cengage Learning Ptr
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1401848184
ISBN 13 
9781401848187
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
281