Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (522 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118983521 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 456 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
You'll learn the secrets of professional animators as you explore new Maya utility nodes, the Node Editor, mental ray shaders, multiple render engines, and advanced render settings. You'll also learn how to construct custom node networks, create render passes, light with indirect illumination, and optimize your work flow.Industry veteran Lee Lanier provides expert, real-world tools and techniques used in production environments, as he explores the theory and mathematics behind lighting design, raytracing, global illumination, shading models, final gathering, image based lighting, and texture mapping. Quickly catch up on the latest texturing, lighting, and rendering features so you can get back to creating.Visit sybex/go/advancedmaya for Maya scene files, texture bitmaps, and QuickTime movies that support the exercises and tutorials in the book, giving you everything you need to advance your animation skills
Solid book for experienced all around 3D artists and a must-have for lighting artists This book it's a must have for 3D artists that want to enhance their lighting, texturing and a bit of scripting abilities. The book will guide you from the simple concepts all the way and even teach you how to properly setup lights and configure them with the connection editor. The lighting is pretty detailed as you would expect. The examples given guide you through the basics (identifying light sources and types) to the connection editor and also theres a big part of the book dedicated to rendering settings. This is a neat addition given that you will how to configure Maya's Software render to look on par . "Inspirational!" according to Michelle Dawson. This book is full of the best tips and tricks for MAYA users. From understanding how and when to use the most basic lighting setups to some of the most beautiful, advanced techniques possible. This book isn't a course; it's not meant to teach you from scratch. You need a basic knowledge and understanding of MAYA and how it works. But this book will take your projects to the next level and help you create works you never knew you were capable of!. "He Does It Again! Another Great Book By Lee Lanier" according to Gary Gates. It's always a pleasure reading through a book written by Lee Lanier, because you know you're getting the knowledge and experience of a true professional that knows what he's talking about. Having been fortunate enough to have been a student of Lee's before, I am glad to see that Lee is just as helpful and thorough in his book as he was as a teacher. Great job with the book Lee!
Lee Lanier is a professional computer animator, visual-effects artist, and director based in Boulder City, Nevada. . He's worked for Walt Disney Studios, PDI/DreamWorks, and numerous other production companies on more than 70 features, shorts, music videos, trailers, and commercials
The proven tutorials are culled from real-world experience and refined to give you the ultimate in practical skills. This new edition is up-to-date with the latest Maya texturing, lighting, and rendering features, including an exploration of the Node Editor, new Maya utility nodes and expanded coverage of mental ray shaders, and render settings. You'll learn workflow tips and tricks, the construction of custom shading networks, and the application of time-saving tools that bring your project from concept to reality. The compan