Maya 8 : The Complete Reference teaches 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
* Render your animation for postproduction

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