Wiley Introducing Maya 8: 3D for Beginners 978-0-470-05135-1 ユーザーズマニュアル

Introduction to Computer
Graphics and 3D

is to introduce you to the workings of 3D animation (called computer

graphics, or CG) with one of the most popular programs on the market, Autodesk’s Maya.
It will introduce you to a lot of the features and capabilities with the hopes of energizing
you to further study. The best way to study for almost anything is to practice, so prepare
yourself to go through exercises in this book, but also to think of exercises and projects
that can take you further in the learning process. A book or class or video can take you
only so far; the rest is up to you. Imagination and exploration will serve you well.

Throughout this book you’ll learn how to work with Maya tools and techniques. This

chapter will prepare you for the hands-on study that follows by introducing the most
important CG concepts and the roles they will play in your Maya work. You’ll begin with
the most important concept that learning how to work with Maya is a process of learning
how you work as an artist. Topics include:

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