Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting

Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting

<ul> <li>Written by an industry veteran who has used Maya in such films as Mortal Kombat and Shrek, this full-color book offers advanced, professional-level techniques for texturing and lighting for rendering 3D models in Maya</li> <li>Begins with an introduction of various lighting concepts, then offers readers detailed explanations of Maya's numerous hidden features so they can achieve amazing results quickly</li> <li>Features an unparalleled exploration of Maya's Hypershade, where animators create connections between shaders, texture maps, lights, cameras, and geometry</li> <li>Provides a thorough look at rendering in Maya, including everything from batch rendering to global illumination workflow and HDRI techniques</li> <li>The CD-ROM includes the Maya Personal Learning Edition, textures, tools, professional shaders, and more</li> </ul>