{"product_id":"3d-animation-for-the-raw-beginner-using-autodesk-maya-2e-by-roger-king-9780815388784","title":"3D Animation for the Raw Beginner Using Autodesk Maya 2e","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e3D Animation for the Raw Beginner Using Autodesk Maya\u003c\/em\u003e is a hands-on academic textbook as well as a do-it-yourself training manual for the individual animator. This second edition has been completely rewritten to take into account updates to Autodesk Maya, including Autodesk’s renderer, Arnold. It contains entirely new examples and tutorial lessons. All 612 images are in full colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book directs the reader to the parts of Maya that must be mastered to create complete 3D projects, simplifying the process of tackling Maya’s vast and intricate interface while providing a firm foundation for future learning. It also presents brief examples of other popular 3D applications and rendering engines. This principles-based, yet pragmatic book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntroduces the basic steps of the 3D modelling, materials, animation, lighting, and rendering processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePresents clear and concise tutorials that link key concepts to practical techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes access to a webpage for the book: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buzzking.com\/AnimationTextbook\/AnimationTextbook.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/buzzking.com\/AnimationTextbook\/AnimationTextbook.html\u003c\/a\u003e. On this webpage are videos that cover many of the lessons in the book, \u003cem\u003eas well as video tutorials that present bonus material not included in the book\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrees instructors from the painstaking task of developing step-by-step examples to present Maya’s complex interface and basic capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBoasts an easy-to-follow, tutorial-based learning style ideal for individual study by aspiring animators and do-it-yourselfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoger \"Buzz\" King is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he teaches 3D Animation for the Computer Science Department and the Alliance for Technology, Learning, and Society (ATLAS), an institute dedicated to the application of technology to the arts. Buzz is an independent 3D animator who serves on the board of directors of a 3D animation startup. Buzz holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Occidental College, an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, and an M.Div. from the Iliff School of Theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntroduces critical aspects of the 3D animation process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePresents clear and concise tutorials that link key concepts to practical techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes access to a dedicated website: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/3dbybuzz.com\"\u003ehttp:\/\/3dbybuzz.com\u003c\/a\u003e, featuring useful videos, lessons, and updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrees instructors from developing step-by-step examples to present Maya’s complex interface and basic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBoasts an easy-to-follow, hands-on learning style ideal for individual study by aspiring animators and do-it-yourselfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604868841708,"sku":"9780815388784","price":116.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780815388784-3d-animation-for-the-raw-beginner-using-autodesk-maya-2e.jpg?v=1778113813","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/3d-animation-for-the-raw-beginner-using-autodesk-maya-2e-by-roger-king-9780815388784","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}