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What you will learn: understand shading networks; work with lighting, shadows, and cameras; learn hardware and vector rendering; explore rendering with mental ray; caustics, Gl bal Illumination, final gather HDRI; work with rigid body dynamics; create particle collisions; learn MEL by creating particle expressions; work with soft bodies and springs; understand particle instancing and more.
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This spectacular full-color guide takes a brand-new approach to Maya special effects. Brought to you by Alias, creators of Maya, you'll find: A new approach to teaching rendering and dynamics using characters and effects from the Oscar-winning short film The ChubbChubbs. Coverage of the whole range of special effects topics, including lighting, camera rigging, effects, particles, and rigid bodies. Your able to compare effects you create with effects found in the final film. A DVD with instructor-led tutorials (Quicktime videos) as well as scene files, artist interviews, and Maya Personal Learning Edition.Order your copy of this indispensible handbook today!
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