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Author : Todd Palamar
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (77 download)
Download or read book Maya Studio Projects: Photorealistic Characters written by Todd Palamar and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Todd Palamar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118088603
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Maya Studio Projects Photorealistic Characters written by Todd Palamar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create realistic characters with Maya tools and this project-based book Maya character generation tools are extremely sophisticated, and there's no better way to learn all their capabilities than by working through the projects in this hands-on book. This official guide focuses on understanding and implementing Maya's powerful tools for creating realistic characters for film, games, and TV. Use a variety of tools to create characters from skeleton to clothing, including hairstyles and facial hair, and learn how to use Performance Capture. A DVD includes supplementary videos, project support files, textures, tools, professional shaders, and more. This project-based book focuses on Maya's powerful tools for creating realistic characters for TV, film, and games Covers key techniques necessary to make a character work in a professional setting: texturing, sub-surface scattering, hair, fur, homemade motion-capture, muscle systems, and clothing Includes a DVD featuring supplementary videos, project support files, textures, tools, professional shaders, and more An Autodesk Official Training Guide Maya Studio Projects: Photorealistic Characters is an excellent training aid for both Maya newcomers and seasoned pros.
Author : Todd Palamar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (114 download)
Download or read book Maya Studio Projects written by Todd Palamar and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ebook does not provide access to the DVD files. Create realistic characters with Maya tools and this project-based book Maya character generation tools are extremely sophisticated, and there's no better way to learn all their capabilities than by working through the projects in this hands-on book. This official guide focuses on understanding and implementing Maya's powerful tools for creating realistic characters for film, games, and TV. Use a variety of tools to create characters from skeleton to clothing, including hairstyles and facial hair, and learn how to use Performance Capture. A DVD includes supplementary videos, project support files, textures, tools, professional shaders, and more. This project-based book focuses on Maya's powerful tools for creating realistic characters for TV, film, and games Covers key techniques necessary to make a character work in a professional setting: texturing, sub-surface scattering, hair, fur, homemade motion-capture, muscle systems, and clothing Includes a DVD featuring supplementary videos, project support files, textures, tools, professional shaders, and more An Autodesk Official Training Guide Maya Studio Projects: Photorealistic Characters is an excellent training aid for both Maya newcomers and seasoned pros.
Author : Todd Palamar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119059852
Total Pages : 864 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)
Download or read book Mastering Autodesk Maya 2016 written by Todd Palamar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go from 'beginner' to 'expert' with this professional, tutorial-based guide to Maya 2016 Mastering Autodesk Maya 2016 is your professional hands-on coverage to getting the most out of Maya. If you already know the basics of Maya, this book is your ticket to full coverage of all Maya 2016's latest features, and showcases the tools and methods used in real-world 3D animation and visual effects. From modeling, texturing, animation, and effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book expands your skill set, and helps you prepare for the Autodesk Maya certification exam. Filled with challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios this book provides valuable insight into the entire CG production timeline. Take your Maya skills to the next level with step-by-step instruction and insight from the industry professionals. Learn professional techniques used in real-world visual effects Master Dynamics, Maya Muscle, Stereo Cameras, mental ray, and more Expand your skills with advanced techniques for cloth, fur, and fluids Understand everything you need to know for the Maya certification exam
Author : Todd Palamar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118148533
Total Pages : 1268 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)
Download or read book Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012 written by Todd Palamar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-07 with total page 1268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exclusive, official guide to the very latest version of Maya Get extensive, hands-on, intermediate to advanced coverage of Autodesk Maya 2012, the top-selling 3D software on the market. If you already know Maya basics, this authoritative book takes you to the next level. From modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book provides professional-level Maya instruction. With pages of scenarios and examples from some of the leading professionals in the industry, author Todd Palamar will help you master the entire CG production pipeline. Provides professional-level instruction on Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in popular films, games, and commercials Covers the very latest Maya 2012 tools and features, including the new fluid simulation tools Showcases the techniques of professionals through numerous examples, demonstrating how to set up and manage 3D animation and visual effects pipelines Includes challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios from some of the leading professionals in the industry If you're looking for an in-depth, professional Maya resource to turn to again and again, this is the book you need.
Author : Todd Palamar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118751744
Total Pages : 1058 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)
Download or read book Mastering Autodesk Maya 2014 written by Todd Palamar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-06-12 with total page 1058 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hands-on intermediate-to-advanced coverage of the leading 3D software Autodesk Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, and other genres. If you already know the basics of Maya and are ready to elevate your skills, then this book is for you. Nearly 1,000 pages are packed with organized, professional, and valuable insight on the leading 3D application on the market, enabling you to unlock the software's more complex features. Ideal as both a tutorial and study guide for the Autodesk Maya exam, this Autodesk Official Press book gets you up to speed on Maya's latest features and expands your skills with advanced instruction on cloth, fur, and fluids. Features challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios from some of the leading professionals in the industry Provides you with valuable insight into the entire CG production pipeline Covers the very latest Maya 2014 tools and features, including updates to dynamics, Maya muscle, stereo cameras, assets, rendering with mental ray, and more Helps you gain proficiency in high-level techniques for film, television, game development, and more If you've been looking for a complete, professional quality Maya resource to turn to again and again, look no further than Mastering Autodesk Maya 2104.
Author : Todd Palamar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118238451
Total Pages : 1356 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (182 download)
Download or read book Mastering Autodesk Maya 2013 written by Todd Palamar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 1356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides hands-on intermediate-to-advanced coverage of the leading 3D software Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, and other genres. For intermediate and advanced users who already know Maya basics, this official Maya guide provides the detailed coverage you need to unlock the software's more complex features. Elevate your skills in modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects, and gain proficiency in high-level techniques for film, television, game development, and more. Artists who are already proficient in Maya basics can elevate their skills and increase their marketability with the techniques in this official Maya guide This fully updated book brings you up to speed on Maya's latest features and expands your skills with advanced instruction on cloth, fur, and fluids Offers intermediate-level projects on Dynamics, Maya Muscle, Stereo Cameras, Assets, rendering with mental ray, and more Offers challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios from some of the leading professionals in the industry Provides valuable insight into the entire CG production pipeline Mastering Autodesk Maya gives the serious Maya student a head start toward a successful career in 3D animation.
Author : Todd Palamar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118862570
Total Pages : 912 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)
Download or read book Mastering Autodesk Maya 2015 written by Todd Palamar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expand your skills with complete Maya mastery Mastering Autodesk Maya is the ultimate guide to thepopular 3D animation software. Author Todd Palamar draws on hisextensive professional animation experience to help readers taketheir Maya skills to the next level. Written for those who alreadyknow the basics of this enormous program, the book covers advancedtopics and professional techniques for modeling, animation,texturing, and visual effects. Fully updated to reflect Maya's latest features, the book takesa hands-on approach to instruction, providing readers with adiverse set of tutorials designed by real-world professionals toshowcase 3D animation and visual techniques used in industrysettings. Complete and comprehensive, the book makes an excellentdesk reference for the working animator, and is an ideal resourcefor those seeking Maya certification. The unique combination ofchallenging material and practical instruction make thisone-of-a-kind guide the ultimate Maya handbook. Topics include: Animation using inverse kinematics, keyframes, anddeformers Hard surface and organic modeling Proper rigging techniques, and working with Maya Muscle Xgen, Paint Effects, and rendering with mental ray Texture mapping, compositing, nParticles, and more Virtual filmmaking and scene management The most complex skills are useless if they can't be applied, sothe book emphasizes the practical, day-to-day uses of each skill,and discusses which solutions best fit which scenario. For thecomputer animation professional seeking a more in-depth mastery ofthis popular animation program, Mastering Autodesk Maya isan excellent investment in the future of your career.
Author : Todd Palamar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118088581
Total Pages : 635 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Maya Studio Projects Photorealistic Characters written by Todd Palamar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-08 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create realistic characters with Maya tools and this project-based book Maya character generation tools are extremely sophisticated, and there's no better way to learn all their capabilities than by working through the projects in this hands-on book. This official guide focuses on understanding and implementing Maya's powerful tools for creating realistic characters for film, games, and TV. Use a variety of tools to create characters from skeleton to clothing, including hairstyles and facial hair, and learn how to use Performance Capture. A DVD includes supplementary videos, project support files, textures, tools, professional shaders, and more. This project-based book focuses on Maya's powerful tools for creating realistic characters for TV, film, and games Covers key techniques necessary to make a character work in a professional setting: texturing, sub-surface scattering, hair, fur, homemade motion-capture, muscle systems, and clothing Includes a DVD featuring supplementary videos, project support files, textures, tools, professional shaders, and more An Autodesk Official Training Guide Maya Studio Projects: Photorealistic Characters is an excellent training aid for both Maya newcomers and seasoned pros.
Author : Todd Palamar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119059828
Total Pages : 864 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)
Download or read book Mastering Autodesk Maya 2016 written by Todd Palamar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-08-10 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go from 'beginner' to 'expert' with this professional, tutorial-based guide to Maya 2016 Mastering Autodesk Maya 2016 is your professional hands-on coverage to getting the most out of Maya. If you already know the basics of Maya, this book is your ticket to full coverage of all Maya 2016's latest features, and showcases the tools and methods used in real-world 3D animation and visual effects. From modeling, texturing, animation, and effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book expands your skill set, and helps you prepare for the Autodesk Maya certification exam. Filled with challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios this book provides valuable insight into the entire CG production timeline. Take your Maya skills to the next level with step-by-step instruction and insight from the industry professionals. Learn professional techniques used in real-world visual effects Master Dynamics, Maya Muscle, Stereo Cameras, mental ray, and more Expand your skills with advanced techniques for cloth, fur, and fluids Understand everything you need to know for the Maya certification exam
Author : Todd Palamar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118148525
Total Pages : 1031 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)
Download or read book Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012 written by Todd Palamar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-07 with total page 1031 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exclusive, official guide to the very latest version of Maya Get extensive, hands-on, intermediate to advanced coverage of Autodesk Maya 2012, the top-selling 3D software on the market. If you already know Maya basics, this authoritative book takes you to the next level. From modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book provides professional-level Maya instruction. With pages of scenarios and examples from some of the leading professionals in the industry, author Todd Palamar will help you master the entire CG production pipeline. Provides professional-level instruction on Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in popular films, games, and commercials Covers the very latest Maya 2012 tools and features, including the new fluid simulation tools Showcases the techniques of professionals through numerous examples, demonstrating how to set up and manage 3D animation and visual effects pipelines Includes challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios from some of the leading professionals in the industry If you're looking for an in-depth, professional Maya resource to turn to again and again, this is the book you need.
Author : Alias Learning Tools
Publisher : Sybex
ISBN 13 : 9781897177044
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (77 download)
Download or read book Maya Techniques written by Alias Learning Tools and published by Sybex. This book was released on 2006-03-13 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hyper-Realistic Creature Creation Step-by-step instructions combined with in-depth discussions of topics ranging from the importance of good topology to the subtlety of facial expressions, make Hyper-Realistic Creature Creation an excellent all-around resource for the modeling, texturing and rigging of characters. —William Dwelly, Senior Software TD Maya Techniques / Hyper-Realistic Creature Creation is you solution for creating convincing characters in Maya. Get hands-on experience with innovative tools and powerful industry-recognized techniques as you learn to model like a pro, set-up your skeleton in a fast and easy way and create realistic facial controls. This book will help you achieve hyper-real characters quickly and effectively. Get the inside scoop on high-end production techniques from industry pros Erick Miller, Paul Thuriot, and Jeff Unay! Through Project-based lessons, follow Jeff Unay's process for modeling the beast, Paul Thuriot's workflow for rigging the beast's body and Erick Miller's tips and techniques on complex facial rigging for maximum flexibility. The book car5efully delineates the entire production process for the beast's creation, so that you can both understand the individual techniques and how they relate to each other in a pipeline. You'll also take advantage of helpful video demonstrations so you can watch the experts at work. By examining the entire process, you will learn strategies for creating characters with an emphasis on anatomy and realism. Lessons are designed to cover effective workflows for devising models that can be easily manipulated and animated. The methods discussed in this book can be applied to any setup needs that you may have because you'll learn the rigging process from the concept stage through to pipeline integration. With this book you will: Be introduced to modeling theories Learn how to use powerful tools like the Soft Modification Tool and the Split Edge Ring Tool. Learn how to create custom hotkeys and marking menus Import image planes and block out a character Create an Adobe Photoshop network Use automation scripts Understand how to use a multiple rig workflow Lock, paint, mirror skin weights, and connect a bound rig to a control rig Create corrective blend shapes, and set-up cluster controls Learn how to create jaw, eye, and lip setups Discover concepts of a realistic skin shader What you need to use this book Maya Complete 7 or Maya Personal Learning Edition DVD-ROM drive Bonus Features Video demonstrations of workflows & animation skills Artist Interviews MELTM Scripts Scene Files Support Files
Author : Todd Palamar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118757505
Total Pages : 1008 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)
Download or read book Mastering Autodesk Maya 2014 written by Todd Palamar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-06-10 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hands-on intermediate-to-advanced coverage of the leading 3D software Autodesk Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, and other genres. If you already know the basics of Maya and are ready to elevate your skills, then this book is for you. Nearly 1,000 pages are packed with organized, professional, and valuable insight on the leading 3D application on the market, enabling you to unlock the software's more complex features. Ideal as both a tutorial and study guide for the Autodesk Maya exam, this Autodesk Official Press book gets you up to speed on Maya's latest features and expands your skills with advanced instruction on cloth, fur, and fluids. Features challenging tutorials and real-world scenarios from some of the leading professionals in the industry Provides you with valuable insight into the entire CG production pipeline Covers the very latest Maya 2014 tools and features, including updates to dynamics, Maya muscle, stereo cameras, assets, rendering with mental ray, and more Helps you gain proficiency in high-level techniques for film, television, game development, and more If you've been looking for a complete, professional quality Maya resource to turn to again and again, look no further than Mastering Autodesk Maya 2104.
Author : Nathan Vogel
Publisher : New Riders Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780735708662
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)
Download or read book Maya 2 Character Animation written by Nathan Vogel and published by New Riders Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maya is the most powerful artistic tool ever created to help bring to life anything you can imagine. One of the most eagerly anticipated and powerful pieces of software for high-end 3D animation. Maya offers an exceptionally vast feature set with real-time performance that pushes the edge of the industry. Creating 3D characters and sets in Maya is like having a cutting-edge film studio on your desktop and at your fingertips-yet all of this power to animate is wrapped in an intuitive interface that actually frees you to concentrate on the creative process. Maya 2 Character Animation covers Maya's advanced features and is a real-world tutorial for serious users. Learn step-by-step techniques for harnessing the awesome power of this tool while creating a variety of realistic talking characters and walking creatures.
Author : Jonathan Cooper
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000357805
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Game Anim written by Jonathan Cooper and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-04-19 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of Game Anim expands upon the first edition with an all-new chapter on 2D and Pixel Art Animation, an enhanced mocap chapter covering the latest developments in Motion Matching, and even more interviews with top professionals in the field. Combined with everything in the first edition, this updated edition provides the reader with an even more comprehensive understanding of all areas of video game animation – from small indie projects to the latest AAA blockbusters. Key Features • New 2nd Edition Content: An all-new chapter on 2D and Pixel Art Animation, Motion Matching, and more • 20 Years of Insight: Accumulated knowledge from 2 decades of experience in all areas of game animation. • The 5 Fundamentals: Reinterprets the classic 12 animation principles and sets out 5 new fundamentals for great game animation. • Full Production Cycle: Walks through every stage of a game production from the animator’s perspective. • Animator Interviews: Notable game animators offer behind-the-scenes stories, tips, and advice. • Free Animation Rig: Free "AZRI" maya rig, tutorials and other resources on the accompanying website: www.gameanim.com/book About The Author Jonathan Cooper is an award-winning video game animator who has brought virtual characters to life professionally since 2000, leading teams on large projects such as the Assassin’s Creed and Mass Effect series, with a focus on memorable stories and characters and cutting-edge video game animation. He has since focused on interactive cinematics in the latest chapters of the DICE and Annie award-winning series Uncharted and The Last of Us. Jonathan has presented at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco and at other conferences across Canada and the United Kingdom. He holds a Bachelor of Design honors degree in animation.
Author : Jae-jin Choi
Publisher : Sybex
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 830 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Maya Character Animation written by Jae-jin Choi and published by Sybex. This book was released on 2003 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maya Character Animation" is a one-of-a-kind book featuring more than 800 pages of full-color, step-by-step, heavily illustrated Maya instruction. It was written with beginning and intermediate Maya animators in mind--students and professionals who have already familiarized themselves with the Maya interface and basic Maya techniques.
Author : Roger King
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351172662
Total Pages : 575 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)
Download or read book 3D Animation for the Raw Beginner Using Autodesk Maya 2e written by Roger King and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 3D Animation for the Raw Beginner Using Autodesk Maya is a hands-on academic textbook as well as a do-it-yourself training manual for the individual animator. This second edition has been completely rewritten to take into account updates to Autodesk Maya, including Autodesk’s renderer, Arnold. It contains entirely new examples and tutorial lessons. All 612 images are in full color. The book directs the reader to the parts of Maya that must be mastered in order to create complete 3D projects, and thus it simplifies the process of taking on Maya’s vast and intricate interface, while giving the reader a firm foundation on which to build future knowledge of Maya. It also presents brief examples of other popular 3D applications and rendering engines. This principles-based, yet pragmatic book: Introduces the basic steps of the 3D modeling, materials, animation, lighting, and rendering processes. Presents clear and concise tutorials that link key concepts to practical techniques. Includes access to a webpage for the book: https://buzzking.com/AnimationTextbook/AnimationTextbook.html. On this webpage are videos that cover many of the lessons in the book, as well as video tutorials that present bonus material not included in the book. Frees instructors from the painstaking task of developing step-by-step examples to present Maya’s complex interface and basic capabilities. Boasts an easy-to-follow, tutorial-based learning style ideal for individual study by aspiring animators and do-it yourselfers. Roger "Buzz" King is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he teaches 3D Animation for the Computer Science Department and the Alliance for Technology, Learning, and Society (ATLAS), an institute dedicated to the application of technology to the arts. Buzz is an independent 3D animator who serves on the board of directors of a 3D animation startup. Buzz has a B.A. in Mathematics from Occidental College, an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, and an M.Div. from the Iliff School of Theology. Key Features Introduces critical aspects of the 3D animation process Presents clear and concise tutorials that link key concepts to practical techniques Includes access to a dedicated Web site, http://3dbybuzz.com, featuring useful videos, lessons, and updates Frees instructors from developing step-by-step examples to present Maya’s complex interface and basic Boasts an easy-to-follow, hands-on learning style ideal for individual study by aspiring animators and do-ityourselfers
