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A complete update to the popular Autodesk Official Training Guide for Maya Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies visual effects games cartoons and other animation. This bestselling official guide is a must for 3D beginners who want a thorough grounding in this dynamic and complex software. Fully updated for the newest version of Maya the book explains the interface and the basics of modeling texturing animating dynamics visualization and visual effects. Fun and challenging tutorials lead you through the nuances of the software and offer plenty of chances to practice what youve learned. The Autodesk Official Training Guide for Maya endorsed and promoted by Autodesk to its 2 500 Authorized Training Centers worldwide Maya is the 3D animation and effects
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A complete update to the popular Autodesk Official Training Guide for Maya Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation & effects software used in movies visual effects games cartoons & other animation. This bestselling official guide is a must for 3D beginners who want a thorough grounding in this dynamic & complex software. Fully updated for the newest version of Maya the book explains the interface & the basics of modeling texturing animating dynamics visualization & visual effects. Fun & challenging tutorials lead you through the nuances of the software & offer plenty of chances to practice what youve learned. The Autodesk Official Training Guide for Maya endorsed & promoted by Autodesk to its 2 500 Authorized Training Centers worldwide Maya is the 3D animation & effects software used in the film game & advertising industries; its a complex program & this book gives beginners the knowledge & confidence they need Shows how to master the interface & the basics of modeling texturing animating & visual effects Step-by-step tutorials offer realistic professional challenges for those new to 3D & those switching from another 3D application Materials are available for instructors who want to use this guide with their students Introducing Autodesk Maya is the perfect guide to get you up & running on the worlds most popular professional 3D application.

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