Autodesk Maya 2020 for 3D Artists Paperback – 27 December 2020

Description
Autodesk Maya 2020 for 3D Artists textbook introduces the readers to Maya 2020t, one of the world’s leading animation and 3D modelling packages. In this textbook, the author has explained important features of Maya in simple and effective manner. This helps the reader to create stunning animation and visual effects with ease.

​ What you will learn
Textbook covers all features of Autodesk Maya 2020 in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2020 for 3D and visual effects artists and designers. This textbook will help you transform your imagination into reality with ease.

​ Who this book is for
With lots of features and thorough review, the author presents a book to caters to the need of both novice and advanced users of Maya 2020 and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.

​ Table of Contents
1. Exploring Maya Interface
2. Polygon Modeling
3. NURBS Curves and Surfaces
4. NURBS Modeling
5. UV Mapping
6. Shading and Texturing
7. Lighting
8. Animation
9. Rigging, Constraints, and Deformers
10. Paint Effects
11. Rendering
12. Particle System
13. Introduction to nParticles
14. Fluids
15. nHair
16. Bifrost
17. Bullet Physics and Motion Graphics

About the Authors
Prof. Sham Tickoo is currently working as a Professor at Purdue University, USA. He received MS in Industrial Technology from Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA; MS in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of lowa, lowa City, USA; and BS in Mechanical Engineering from NIT, Srinagar, India. Before joining Purdue University in 1987.Description
Autodesk Maya 2020 for 3D Artists textbook introduces the readers to Maya 2020t, one of the world’s leading animation and 3D modelling packages. In this textbook, the author has explained important features of Maya in simple and effective manner. This helps the reader to create stunning animation and visual effects with ease.

​ What you will learn
Textbook covers all features of Autodesk Maya 2020 in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk Maya 2020 for 3D and visual effects artists and designers. This textbook will help you transform your imagination into reality with ease.

​ Who this book is for
With lots of features and thorough review, the author presents a book to caters to the need of both novice and advanced users of Maya 2020 and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.

​ Table of Contents
1. Exploring Maya Interface
2. Polygon Modeling
3. NURBS Curves and Surfaces
4. NURBS Modeling
5. UV Mapping
6. Shading and Texturing
7. Lighting
8. Animation
9. Rigging, Constraints, and Deformers
10. Paint Effects
11. Rendering
12. Particle System
13. Introduction to nParticles
14. Fluids
15. nHair
16. Bifrost
17. Bullet Physics and Motion Graphics

About the Authors
Prof. Sham Tickoo is currently working as a Professor at Purdue University, USA. He received MS in Industrial Technology from Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA; MS in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of lowa, lowa City, USA; and BS in Mechanical Engineering from NIT, Srinagar, India. Before joining Purdue University in 1987.