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Whether you are new to the 3D environment or are porting your skills from a different 3D graphics program, if you are a hands-on learner, Maya 4.5 Fundamentals is the book for you. In this revision of the bestselling Maya 4 Fundamentals, authors Jim Lammers and Lee Gooding get you started with a straightforward conceptual framework, then launch into a series of well-developed tutorials designed to move you from being a rank beginner to a confident Maya user.

Maya 4.5 Fundamentals includes:

In-depth coverage of how to use Maya 4.5 Complete's tool set
New chapter on character animation and updated chapters including coverage of smooth proxy
Professional training through well-constructed tutorials
14 hours of movie files (on the CD), providing step-by-step demonstrations of every tutorial
Exploration of such topics as lighting, materials, particles dynamics, character animation, smooth proxy, rendering, and using paint effects
Custom marking menus and hotkeys to enhance your efficiency

Be sure to visit the Maya 4.5 Fundamentals web site at www.mayafundamentals.com for more downloadable tutorials and updates on using this book with Maya Personal Learning Edition.

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Whether you are new to the 3D environment or are porting your skills from a different 3D graphics program, if you are a hands-on learner, Maya 4.5 Fundamentals is the book for you. In this revision of the bestselling Maya 4 Fundamentals, authors Jim Lammers and Lee Gooding get you started with a straightforward conceptual framework, then launch into a series of well-developed tutorials designed to move you from being a rank beginner to a confident Maya user.

Maya 4.5 Fundamentals includes:

In-depth coverage of how to use Maya 4.5 Complete's tool set
New chapter on character animation and updated chapters including coverage of smooth proxy
Professional training through well-constructed tutorials
14 hours of movie files (on the CD), providing step-by-step demonstrations of every tutorial
Exploration of such topics as lighting, materials, particles dynamics, character animation, smooth proxy, rendering, and using paint effects
Custom marking menus and hotkeys to enhance your efficiency

Be sure to visit the Maya 4.5 Fundamentals web site at www.mayafundamentals.com for more downloadable tutorials and updates on using this book with Maya Personal Learning Edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars If you're just beginning Maya..., April 3 2003

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"the-eagle-has-landed" (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maya 4.5 Fundamentals (Paperback)

This book is as the title states" fundamentals." It is aimed at those who are beginning the app for the first time. It is full of tutorial examples which are on the included CD. The chapters are linear with the project you are working on progresses from one stage to the next. If you are familiar with Maya you may feel let down because the content doesn't really go beyond introduction to concepts and techniques. It is written in a relaxed style and is easy to follow. Recommended for the beginner.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, Mar 17 2003

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Andrew Mays (Newman, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maya 4.5 Fundamentals (Paperback)

Ever since I purchased Maya 4 Fundamentals, I've been practically glued to my computer. I loved the book so much I went out bought Maya 4.5 Fundamentals and it still had that great learning technique. These books are outstanding and the best thing about them is the CD-ROM that comes with them. If you get stuck on a tutorial, or just want to see how the tutorials are done, you can watch the authors as they do the tutorials! I recommend this book, and it's predecessor, Maya 4 Fundamentals, to anyone looking to get into the computer graphics industry using Maya.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It is a great source for learning Maya 4.5, Mar 3 2003

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Ahmad Ara (U.S.A) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maya 4.5 Fundamentals (Paperback)

This book is a good source for learning Maya 4.5 and you can promote your knowledge from begining to some advanced level. If you don't have any background about computer graphics this book teach you foundation and esential subjects about graphics and working with Maya then takes you step by step to the some advanced projects. Even If you already knew about Maya still you can learn more features.
This book you gives you the basics of using Maya, interacting with Maya, modeling, texturing, rendering and your first animation. In the further steps you will learn about NURBS mdeling basics, modeling with polygons, materials, lighting, character animation, cameras and rendering. One of the good point of this book is video movies on the CD providing demonstration of every tutorial that you feel your'e at the class.
It is a uesful book for self studying and great for learning Maya 4.5.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best intro Maya book I know of
I was much impressed with the quantity of positive reviews for this book on Amazon. I bought this book about 9 months ago, and it was worth every penny. Read more

Published on Feb 27 2004 by anachreon

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. With video clips tutorilas too, wow!!!!!
This book come with a cd in which you can find all chapter in window media video files,is like the instructor is rigth there with you teching a lesson to you,great simple idea,the... Read more

Published on Nov 14 2003 by manuel navarro