Maya 4.5 Savvy [With CDROM]

by John L. Kundert-Gibbs and Peter Lee

Maya is a tool for 3D modelling, animation, and rendering used in many filmhouses for creating 3D animation and special effects. This publication has been updated for the 2002 version of Maya and contains: hands-on tutorials that integrate Maya instruction with real-world advice on planning, organizing, and managing digital content productions; and emphasis on high-quality images and professional examples throughout

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0782141099
• ISBN13: 9780782141092
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Sybex
• Length: 795 Pages
• Weight: 3.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

A good book for Maya

This is the first time I'm going to write an online review. I bought this. This is a good book to start with when you're learning Maya. This is not for beginners of Maya or 3D animation in general. It tackled most of what you will need to start off in the world of 3D animation (in Maya of course). There are gems in this book that you can actually use. for the reviewer that says don't buy this book because it's the same with Mastering Maya 3 What was keeping me from giving it a 5 star is because it didn't cover the other features of Unlimited (i.e. fur, cloth, live). That really disappointed me. But overall, I can live with this book.

Worthy of the title "bible"

I believe this book is great. It covers tons of tools and concepts, but most importantly it covers the "why" aspect of things. Most books and tutorials are just "do this, do this" but never bother to explain "why," this book does a pretty good job on the "why" end of things. I like how the author explains things, easy to follow and very well organized. The index is pretty complete so its easy to look up something that you forget later down the road. It sits on my desk next to my workstation at all times. The book also points out specific features that have been added in 4.5 along the way.If I had to do it over again, I would be sure to pick this book up.

Maya Masters at Work

Maya 4.5 Savvy is an outstanding book, although it might not be for everyone it is still a remarkable book. I am fond of the the writing style that has been associated with the publishing company and couldnt wait for the book to publish. The book is organized and enjoyable to read (and im a new to 3d and MAYA). As a student in Florida studying Maya this book has me excited and enthusiastic waiting to get back home and work on it. Other than my cell phone this book is with me at all times. I dont recommend skipping pages unless you are familiar with maya and its tools... example in chapter 12: Binding under creating a rigid skin it asks you to create a nurbs cylinder and increase its scetion to 10 its span to 6 and height to 10 step 2. in the side view create a skelton chain... if you havent read the before pages than can u really complete this excercise... again if you are new to Maya than read this book from Cover to Cover if you are an advance user i believe that this is a great reference tool which is what books are for anyways references. If you would like more info go to the publishes website, there is a pdf sample (as of 02/03)... read it and see if this is something for you... it sold me on the book. 5 STARS