In order to bring a character to life, it is beneficial for animators to have a solid understanding of acting principles, and this book examines the important skills behind the artistry of creating animated characters. With a particular emphasis on a character’s motions and movement, this unique resource covers the basic elements of acting for CG animation and then progresses to more advanced topics such as internal intent and motivation. 
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Action!: Acting Lessons for CG Animators

Computers & Technology

Kundert-Gibbs, John

Kundert-Gibbs, Kristin

Programming

Sybex

In this unique full-color book, a cadre of professionals led by Maya expert and best-selling author, John Kundert-Gibbs, team up to share what they've learned using Maya in the CG trenches. Contributing authors include veterans of such high-profiles projects as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, Star Wars: Episode I, The Perfect Storm, as well as animations featured at SIGGRAPH. Whether you're new to the field or already have solid 3D experience, Maya: Secrets of the Pros offers insights and step-by-step instructions designed to help you build and sharpen a range of critical skills, including: * Preparation techniques for modeling and animation * Improving motion capture and lip synching * Creating crowd scenes from a small number of base models * Controlling dynamics in plot-driven sequences * Developing massively complex particle systems for film effects, such as those in The Perfect Storm * Modeling subdivision surfaces * Creating a GUI animation set-up for animators * Using effective natural lighting * Writing software for a multi-platform renderfarm

Maya: Secrets of the Pros with CDROM

Graphics & Design

Updated to incorporate the latest version of Maya, an informative guide to the popular tool for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering combines hands-on tutorials with real-world examples to demonstrate a variety of helpful techniques and tools and is accompanied by a CD-ROM containing 3D rendering and animation project demos, plug-ins, and more. Original. (Advanced)

Maya 4.5 Savvy

Arts & Photography

LEE, Peter

Kundert-Gibbs, John L.

Photography & Video

Sybex, Inc.

Savvy—n. Practical know-how. Maya, the premier high-end 3D application, is so powerful that no one masters it without help. Maya 5 Savvy—a thorough update to Maya 4.5 Savvy—is written for the Maya user looking to boost their skills to the next level. Running throughout this book is a completely new, cohesive, expertly organized animation project that teaches specific Maya skills and, at the same time, gives you valuable hands-on exposure to the entire animation production process. Staged support files mean that you can begin and end work on this project anywhere you like—which in turn means you can read this book cover to cover or use it as a reference, dipping in wherever you need information on or practice with specific modeling, animation, and rendering techniques. Everywhere you turn,you'll find expert advice on the latest Maya features, time-saving shortcuts, and advanced capabilities. Coverage includes: <ul>
<li>Core Maya: interface briefing, plus planning, writing, and storyboarding your animation.</li> <li>Modeling: NURBS, polygons and subdivision surfaces, character modeling.</li> <li>Animation: paths and bones, deformers, binding, Trax, rigid body dynamics, MEL scripting, particle animation, expression-driven animation.</li> <li>Output: rendering architecture, rendering, shading and texturing, lighting, special light effects.</li> <li>Advanced Tools and Techniques: Paint Effects, ramps and volumes, soft body dynamics, Fluid Effects, Fur, Cloth.</li> </ul>
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Maya 5 Savvy

Derakhshani, Dariush

Kunzendorf, Eric

Kundert-Gibbs, Lee, et al

Web Development & Design

Featuring completely original material from a new team of Maya know-it-alls, this second edition of an award-winning book is sure to inform and inspire even the most seasoned Maya user. In this distinctive Maya Press title, a cadre of professionals led by two acclaimed Maya pros, reveal the precious secrets they’ve learned using Maya on high-profile CG projects such as The Matrix, Shrek 2, and X-Men. 
In nine unique and compelling chapters, you’ll get detailed and sophisticated instruction on how to: <ul>
<li>Enhance fluidity and realism by generating complex motion with Maya Cloth</li> <li>Apply non-photorealistic rendering styles that mimic the look of comic books and impressionist paintings</li> <li>Emulate real-world camera motion, from dolly-and-pan movement to varying levels of camera shake</li> <li>Produce natural lighting effects using global illumination and image based lighting</li> <li>Ensure smooth and accurate transfer of character data from modeling to rigging to animation to lighting</li> <li>Control IK chains, deformers, and surfaces with Maya Hair's dynamic curves</li> <li>Use dynamics effectively to create flexible objects and add secondary effects to enhance your animation</li> <li>Use Maya’s built-in noise function to produce powerful effects similar to those used in “The Matrix” trilogy</li> <li>Create a human face from a conceptual sketch using subdivision surfaces</li> </ul>

Maya Secrets of the Pros

This official, Alias-endorsed guide offers comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the Maya interface. You'll find: 
<ul>
<li>A Quick Start overview followed by in-depth coverage of the Maya interface and all of the tools for modeling, texturing, animation, and special effects.</li> <li>Information on of all of Maya's latest features as well as chapters on advanced topics.</li> <li>Material on Maya Unlimited topics such as cloth, fur, and fluids.</li> <li>A logical organization that that follows the typical Maya workflow.</li> <li>Tutorials for modelers and animators from all disciplines.</li> <li>A CD-ROM with tutorial files and the Maya Personal Learning Edition.</li> </ul>
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Mastering Maya 7

Keller, Eric

Larkins, Mick

Livny, Boaz

de Sousa, Mark E. A.

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