LEARNING MAYA 6：UNLIMITED FEATURES(INCLUDES DVD )

Maya Unlimited is the world's most powerful 3D animation and effects software. Get hands-on experience with the innovative tools and powerful techniques available in Maya Unlimited through project-based lessons. You'll learn to create Maya Fluid Effects, work with Maya Cloth, create Maya Fur effects and make long hair and dynamic curves.

Learning Maya 6: Unlimited Features is your key to unlocking the power of Maya Unlimited Software. Learn to master Maya Fluid Effects, Maya Cloth, Maya Fur, and the powerful, new Maya Hair feature. Don't miss out on everything Maya software has to offer. Learn to create and animate a stormy ocean set beneath a cloudy sky. Build fires and create smoke. Add and animate fur and long hair to your characters. Finally, learn to dress your characters realistically by working with cloth.

Learn from helpful theoretical discussions that will aid you in understanding how Maya Unlimited works and take advantage of step-by-step project-based tutorials so you can get to work right away. We've also added instructor-led chapter overviews, presented by Alias Certified Instructors, to further demonstrate the concepts covered in the book. Master Maya Unlimited with Learning Maya 6: Unlimited Features.

What you need to use this book:
Familiarity with the Maya User Interface
Maya Unlimited 6.
DVD-ROM drive or set-top player.

Support Files Include:
Tutorial Support files and movies
Instructor-led Chapter Overviews

This official book is written by Alias, the creators of Maya.

Chapter 1: Maya Fluid Effects.

Learn about Fluid states.

Create Atmospheric Effects.

Create Realistic Clouds.

Create Pyrotechnic Effects.

Move Particles with Fluids.

Create Open Water Effects.

Create a Stormy Ocean and Motor Boat.

Chapter 2: Maya Fur.

Apply Fur to a Patch Model.

Comb Fur.

Apply Multiple Textures to Base and Tip Color of Fur.

Create Whiskers.

Add Fur Shading Effects.

Chapter 3: Maya Hair.

Create Hair.

Add Hair Simulations.

Make Hair Collide.

Render Hair.

Create Dynamic Effects with Hair.

Create Human Hair.

Chapter 4: Maya Cloth.

Make a Robe.

Work with Cloth panels.

Hang Cloth.

Drape Cloth.

Create Curves.

Edit Cloth Textures.

Add Cloth to an Animation.