The book will help you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations. The textbook will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease. Also, this textbook takes the users across a wide spectrum of animations through progressive examples, comprehensive illustrations, and detailed exercises. Written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.

Following are the additional features of this book:

�    Consists of 15 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering Polygonal modeling, texturing,
      NURBS modeling, lighting, cameras, animation, Paint Effects, Rendering, Hair, Fur, Fluids, and Particle systems

      in  Autodesk Maya 2009

�    The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it

�    Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of Autodesk Maya 2009 concepts and
      commands

�    Real-world 3D models and examples focusing on industry experience

�    Step-by-step instructions that guide the user through the learning process

�    Effectively communicates the utility of tools, toolbars, and shortcut menus in Autodesk Maya 2009

�    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
 

Brief Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Exploring the Maya Interface

Chapter 2: Learning Transforms in Maya

Chapter 3: NURBS Curves and Surfaces

Chapter 4: Polygon Primitives

Chapter 5: Shading and Texturing

Chapter 6: UV Texture Material

Chapter 7: Modeling

Chapter 8: Lighting

Chapter 9: Animation-I

Chapter 10: Animation-II

Chapter 11: Paint Effects

Chapter 12: Rendering

Chapter 13: Hair and Fur

Chapter 14: Fluids

Chapter 15: Particle System

Index