Includes index.

Below title: "Sybex A Wiley Brand" -- Cover

"This official guide teaches you to create stunning characters and exciting visual effects with the most popular 3D application available. Maya is used in films, tv shows, games, commercials and wherever outstanding animation is required. If you aspire to professional-quality Maya skills, this fully updated book is the place to start. Straightforward text and practical examples guide you through Maya basics and enable you to quickly begin building your own models and scenes. The tutorials provide realistic challenges in fun, step-by-step lessons that make learning easy. You'll master the interface and tools as you build a series of models and rig them for animation. Your confidence will bloom as you watch your creations develop." -- Provided by publisher

Text in English