Autodesk Maya 2011: A Comprehensive Guide - Softcover

Prof. Sham Tickoo Purdue Univ. And CADCIM Technologies

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932709886 ISBN 13: 9781932709889

Publisher: CADCIM Technologies, 2010

Synopsis

Autodesk Maya 2011: A Comprehensive Guide textbook introduces the readers to Maya 2011, one of the world's leading 3D animation and modeling packages. The textbook caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of Maya. As a comprehensive textbook, it aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2011 for the use of animators and designers. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, the textbook first introduces the basic features of Maya 2011 and then gradually progresses to cover the advanced 3D models and animations. Each concept has been thoroughly explained through text, practical examples, tutorials, and exercises.

The book will help you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations. The textbook will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease. Also, this textbook takes the users across a wide spectrum of animations through progressive examples, numerous illustrations, and relevant exercises. Written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.

Some of the Salient Feature of this textbook are as follows:

Consists of 15 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering Polygonal modeling, texturing, NURBS modeling, lighting, cameras, animation, Paint Effects, Rendering, Hair, Fur, Fluids, and Particle systems in Autodesk Maya 2011

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 2011 concepts and commands

Real-world 3D models and examples focusing on industry experience

Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process

Additional information is provided throughout the textbook 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

Free Teaching and Learning Resources
CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook:

Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com

Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter (For faculty only)

Model files of all illustrations, examples, and exercises

Instructor s Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises (For faculty only)

About this title

About the Author

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, and the team of dedicated contributing authors are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.

Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers and Programmers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.

Edition details

• Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1932709886
• ISBN 13: 9781932709889
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608