Create breathtaking content for film, TV, games, print media, and the
Web using Autodesk Maya and the detailed information contained in this
comprehensive resource. Maya experts and special effects gurus Tom Meade
and Shinsaku Arima cover every step in the Maya production workflow
using easy-to-follow tutorials, real-world examples, and insider tips
and tricks.

Maya 8: The Complete Reference shows you how to use the latest version
of Maya to its full potential. You'll learn to integrate motion, create
complex effects, manipulate lighting, render your final animation, and
prepare for postproduction.
- Build 3D models using polygons, NURBS, and subdivision surfaces
- Use displacement maps to enhance geometry
- Create and skin skeletons
- Connect the attributes of any nodes together
- Build a control rig to manipulate skeletons
- Create your own tools using MEL scripts
- Master the Hypershade to control textures, cameras, and lights
- Work with the Artisan tools, Paint Effects tools, and 3D Paint tools

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