Maya 80 Character Modeling

Author : Chris Maraffi
Publisher : New Riders
ISBN 13 : 0132798239
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maya Character Creation written by Chris Maraffi and published by New Riders. This book was released on 2003-09-11 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique, in-depth approach to creating realistic characters in Maya. Maya Character Creation: Modeling and Animation Controls' author, Chris Maraffi, has expertise in the field and in the classroom that translates to the knowledge and solid teaching skills needed to make this book a "must-have"! The current trend in computer graphics is greater organic realism. Many of the top-grossing movies today, such as Spiderman, Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park 3 , and Star Wars Episode 2, all feature realistic 3D characters. There is a major need in the 3D community for educational material that demonstrates detailed techniques for achieving this organic reality. Maya is one of the main packages used on such cutting-edge films, and has an established toolset for creating believable 3D characters. Maya Character Creation: Modeling and Animation Controls is designed to take you through the process of designing, modeling, and setting up animation controls for complex 3D characters. The concepts, techniques, and Maya tools used for each step in the process are presented in each chapter, followed by many hands-on exercises. NURBS, polygon, and subdivision surface modeling techniques are shown for creating the character's skin, and skeleton-based animation controls are covered in detail. You will learn how a character's skin should deform when the skeletal joints and muscles move. Advanced MEL scripted animation controls are also covered extensively.

Author : Jason Patnode
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1136141820
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Character Modeling with Maya and ZBrush written by Jason Patnode and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-08-06 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create believable CG character models with this unique book and DVD package. The stunning color images show just what you can achieve, and the detailed step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to achieve them. Every technique and tip is backed up with practical tutorials, using the models, textures and video on the companion DVD to offer a crash course to this vital skill. Jason Patnode takes you from low to high-resolution modeling - helping you span the gap between game and film industry skills. Based on Maya 2008 and ZBrush 3.0. You'll learn: Pipeline and modeling guidelines . Overview of Maya . Introduction to ZBrush modeling . Concept art . Anatomy . Creating a video game character . Creating a hyper-real character . Creating a photo-real character . UVs and texturing . How to create a demo reel

Author : Jae-Jin Choi
Publisher : Sybex
ISBN 13 : 9780782143287
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maya?Character Animation written by Jae-Jin Choi and published by Sybex. This book was released on 2004-04-16 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The best character animation book available." --Ian Cairns, Editor, MAYA Association This second edition of the popular Maya Character Animation is an in-depth, step-by-step guide to perfecting your modeling and animation skills. Abundantly illustrated tutorials teach you how to build life-like characters from the ground up, with detailed coverage of effective subdivision surface and polygon modeling techniques. You'll master the intricacies of rigid and smooth character binding, discover the art of convincing facial expressions, and conquer post-modeling challenges ranging from character setup to non-linear animation editing to mapping and rendering. Benefit from this edition's coverage of inverse and forward kinematics, 3D character animation for character modeling and character setup, and valuable info on rigging your characters. Put your new skills to the test by completing a realistic project in which you plan, create, and refine your own short-piece animation. Throughout, you'll find hundreds of full-color images that demonstrate what you can--and will--accomplish. You also get bonus coverage of Deep Paint 3D, the premier texture-painting program.

Author : Gary Oliverio
Publisher : Wordware Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1449633765
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maya 8.0 Character Modeling written by Gary Oliverio and published by Wordware Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-01-31 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maya 8 Character Modeling takes a unique approach to modeling as it breaks down character creation using an easy-to-follow formula that makes the learning process less daunting. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Author : Gary Oliverio
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449612989
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maya 8.0 Character Modeling written by Gary Oliverio and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maya 8 Character Modeling takes a unique approach to modeling as it breaks down character creation using an easy-to-follow formula that makes the learning process less daunting. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Author : Tereza Flaxman
Publisher : Charles River Media
ISBN 13 : 9781584505563
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maya 2008 Character Modeling and Animation written by Tereza Flaxman and published by Charles River Media. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to use Maya to create a variety of believable 3D characters, presenting a series of concepts, programming techniques, and Maya tools, as well as hands-on exercises.

Author : Cheryl Cabrera
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1136140069
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging with DVD written by Cheryl Cabrera and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the concepts and techniques required to rig engaging CG character models with Maya in this unique book and DVD package. The stunning color images show just what you can achieve, and the detailed step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to achieve them. Every technique and tip is backed up with practical tutorials, using the models, student work and tutorial assets on the companion DVD to offer a crash course in this vital skill. With Cheryl Cabrera you'll learn about: Designing your first Biped Character; Creating your first Biped Character - Modeling Basics, Biped Character Facial Expressions, Texturing Basics; Skeleton setup for a Biped Character Joint Placement; Control Rig setup for a Biped Character - IK and FK; Wrapping up the setup; Skinning your Character

Author : Sam R. Kennedy
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
ISBN 13 : 0823008096
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Become a Video Game Artist written by Sam R. Kennedy and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a Player in the Business of Video Game Art Every year video games generate billions of dollars and some of the most dynamic and engaging artwork today. It’s an ever-growing field that holds great professional opportunity, but you need the right skills and savvy if you want to stake your claim. In How to Become a Video Game Artist, veteran video game designer Sam R. Kennedy provides the inside track on everything you need to forge a career in the world of video game art. Starting with the basics of game creation and a look at the artistic skills necessary to get started, Kennedy spotlights specific, key roles for creators—from concept artists to character animators to marketing artists and beyond. Each chapter features screenshots from popular video games like Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon and World of Warcraft; interviews with video game art professionals who’ve worked for top gaming companies like BioWare, Blizzard, and Ubisoft; step-by-step examples of actual game art; and detailed breakdowns of the training and portfolio samples you’ll need to make these jobs your own. For anyone who wants to go from gamer to game designer, this book contains all the secrets you’ll need to rise to the top of one of the most exciting industries of our time.

Author : Jason Patnode
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136141812
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Character Modeling with Maya and ZBrush written by Jason Patnode and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-08-06 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create believable CG character models with this unique book and DVD package. The stunning color images show just what you can achieve, and the detailed step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to achieve them. Every technique and tip is backed up with practical tutorials, using the models, textures and video on the companion DVD to offer a crash course to this vital skill. Jason Patnode takes you from low to high-resolution modeling - helping you span the gap between game and film industry skills. Based on Maya 2008 and ZBrush 3.0. You'll learn: Pipeline and modeling guidelines . Overview of Maya . Introduction to ZBrush modeling . Concept art . Anatomy . Creating a video game character . Creating a hyper-real character . Creating a photo-real character . UVs and texturing . How to create a demo reel

Author : Antony Ward
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 073571438X
Total Pages : 816 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Game Character Development with Maya written by Antony Ward and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2005 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great games have great characters: This comprehensive guide shows users how to create them using Maya 3D modelling software!