Publisher's Synopsis
This spectacular full-color guide takes a brand-new approach to Maya special effects, using characters and effects from the Oscar-winning short film The ChubbChubbs to teach rendering and dynamics
- Covers the whole range of special effects topics, including lighting, camera rigging, effects, particles, and rigid bodies
- Allows animators to compare effects they create with the effects found in the final film
- Packed with great content from Alias, creators of Maya
- The DVD includes instructor-led tutorials on Quicktime video as well as scene files, artist interviews, and Maya Personal Learning Edition
