Get ready to explore all that Maya 6 has to offer! Giving you a firm foundation, "Mayaฎ 6 Revealed" allows you to master concepts on both a technical and artistic level. Begin by examining the concept behind each task—the goal and the necessary features that are involved. Then go in-depth with the objective of your task as you study examples and learn the steps necessary to complete it. Working your way through comprehensive, step-by-step lessons, you’ll develop the confidence you need to create amazing graphics using Maya 6.
Part 1: Learning the MAYA Interface
Part 2: Changing the View Panel
Part 3: Drawing and Editing Curves
Part 4: Working With NURBS Surfaces
Part 5: Creating and Editing Polygon Objects
Part 6: Working with Subdivision Surfaces
Part 7: Assigning Materials and Textures
Part 8: Adding Paint Effects
Part 9: Using Cameras and Lights
Part 10: Animating with Keyframes
Part 11: Working with Characters
Part 12: Animating with Dynamics
Part 13: Rendering a Scene