Maya Studio Projects Dynamics

Name: Maya Studio Projects Dynamics
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ISBN: 9780470487761

ISBN-10: 0470487763

ISBN-13: 9780470487761

Edition: 2010

Authors: Todd Palamar

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The only hands-on book devoted to mastering Maya's dynamics tools for water, wind, and fireIn the world of animation, the ability to create realistic water, wind, and fire effects is key. Autodesk Maya software includes powerful dynamics tools that have been used to design breathtaking effects for movies, games, commercials, and short films. This professional guide teaches you the primary techniques you need to make the most of Maya's toolkit, so you'll soon be creating water that ripples, gusting winds and gentle breezes, and flickering fires the way Hollywood pros do.The one-of-a-kind book is completely project-based. Learn the intricacies of Maya's Dynamics tools and continue to build…

Book details

List price: $33.99
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 10/27/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English



Introduction



Exploring Particles


Particle Simulation


Particle Emitters


Particle Rendering



Fluid Mechanics


Understanding Fluids


Building a Simulation


Project: The Sun



Breaking Ground


Layers of the Earth


Project: The Sandbox


Natural Simulation


Destroying Geometry


Sinkholes



Volcanic Activity


Volcano Formation


Eruption


Lava



Tornadoes


Spinning Air


Twister


Tornado Winds



Playing with Fire


Fuel


Making Fire



Explosions


Creating Explosive Forces


Pyrotechnics



Floods


Water


City Flood


Water Turbulence


Appendix About the Companion DVD


Index