About this eBook
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
About the author
CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best Textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, Computer Programming & Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation & VFX, 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, computer programmers, and animation and VFX artists who have strong academic and industrial backgrounds. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in the 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 in-depth coverage of the subject.
CADCIM Technologies is one of the world's leading providers of quality CAD/CAM/CAE, Civil, and Animation books. Additionally, the company publishes books in various other fields such as GIS and Computer Programming. Apart from publishing textbooks, the company also provides consultancy services and online training to universities and colleges all over the world.
