Learning Maya 5: Dynamics [With CD]

by Alias, Alias Wavefront, Sybex

"This book will teach you what you need to know about Dynamics from an introductory level and will also allow you to explore advanced concepts in a comfortable format." --Ian Cairns, Editor, MAYA Association Learning Maya 5: Dynamics is your solution to creating stunning effects in Maya. New for Maya 5 If your animations don't follow the laws of physics, this book is the tool you've been looking for. You'll approach Maya Dynamics from an introductory...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1894893425
• ISBN13: 9781894893428
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Sybex
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The only book that covers this topic

This book is pretty much the only printed source of information that goes over the Maya dynamics in enough details. In addition to the traditionnal coverage of particles and emitters, it includes *lots* of useful examples on rigid bodies, constraints, particle collisions, soft bodies, etc. I think it's the most straight-forward way to get up to speed with this type of effects in Maya. One thing I really liked about this book, is how each topic is explained by example. Each example scene lasts 5 to 10 pages. This makes the book practical and motivating, since you can learn new techniques every few pages. BTW, it looks like version 5 and 6 of the book have a very similar content. I'd recommend getting the (much cheaper) old version for people who want to save some money.