Understanding 3D Animation Using Maya is a self-study toolkit that will provide you with both the foundation for understanding 3D computer graphics and the specifics for learning the fundamentals of Maya: workspace, modeling, animation, shading, lighting, and rendering.
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You will learn:
* Navigating 3D space
* Keyframe animation
* Character skeletons and rigging
* Creating surface shaders
* Sculpting NURBS and polygon models
* Surface deformations
* Rendering techniques
* UV mapping
* Realistic lighting and shadowing
John Park 