Autodesk Maya 2024: A Comprehensive Guide, 15th Edition

Download or read book Autodesk Maya 2024: A Comprehensive Guide, 15th Edition written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and published by CADCIM Technologies. This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 1444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autodesk Maya 2024 is a powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, and rendering software developed by Autodesk Inc. This integrated node based 3D software finds its application in the development of films, games, and design projects. The intuitive user interface and workflow tools of Maya 2024 have made the job of design visualization specialists a lot easier. Autodesk Maya 2024: A Comprehensive Guide book covers all features of Autodesk Maya 2024 software in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2024 for 3D and visual effects artists and designers.This book will help you transform your imagination into reality with ease. Also, it will unleash your creativity, thus helping you create realistic 3D models, animation, motion graphics, and visual effects. Our latest edition covers new tools and enhancements in modeling, animation, Bifrost and much more. The performance improvements in tools such as Selection, Retopology, Graph Editor, and Animation are covered in depth. The author has also explained the Bifrost Graph Editor, an enhanced concept, with the help of suitable examples. Salient Features Consists of 17 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 2024. 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 2024 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. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Exploring Maya Interface Chapter 2: Polygon Modeling Chapter 3: NURBS Curves and Surfaces Chapter 4: NURBS Modeling Chapter 5: UV Mapping Chapter 6: Shading and Texturing Chapter 7: Lights and Cameras Chapter 8: Animation Chapter 9: Rigging, Constraints, and Deformers Chapter 10: Paint Effects Chapter 11: Rendering Chapter 12: Particle System Chapter 13: Introduction to nParticles Chapter 14: Fluids Chapter 15: nHair and XGen Chapter 16: Bifrost Chapter 17: Bullet Physics and Motion Graphics Index