Character Animation 2011: A Tutorial Approach textbook has been written to help the users learn the basic animation principles and techniques required to animate a character. In this textbook, the author has used Autodesk Maya as the platform to animate a character. The author has explained various principles and techniques of animation with the help of tutorials. Relevant textual description is also provided within the tutorials to make the learning process easy and interactive.
The textbook caters to the needs of both novice and advanced users of the software. This textbook will help you unleash your creativity, thus enabling you to transform your imagination into reality with ease. Written with the tutorial point-of-view and learn-by-doing theme, this textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and pace.
Following are the additional features of this textbook:
Consists of 8 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various topics such as Types of animation, Principles of animation, Rigging, Walkcycle, Body mechanism, and Facial Expressions The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in itConsists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of Character Animation concepts and commands Real-world 3D models and examples focusing on industry experienceStep-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning processEffectively communicates the utility of tools, toolbars, and shortcut menus required for animating a characterAdditional information is provided throughout the textbook in the form of tips and notesSelf-Evaluation test and Review Questions are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledgeFree Teaching and Learning Resources
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