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Record Nr.

UNINA9910822337303321

Autore

Lanier Lee <1966->

Titolo

Advanced Maya texturing and lighting [[electronic resource] /] / Lee Lanier

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley Technology Pub., 2008

ISBN

1-118-98354-8

9786611752231

1-118-05967-0

0-470-38857-9

1-281-75223-1

0-470-29273-3

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xix, 475 p.) : ill

Disciplina

006.6/96

Soggetti

Computer animation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Understanding lighting, color, and composition -- Applying the correct Maya light type -- Creating high-quality shadows -- Applying the correct material and 2D texture -- Applying 3D textures and projections -- Creating custom connections and applying color utilities -- Automating a scene with sampler nodes -- Harnessing the power of math utilities -- Improving textures through custom UVs, maps, and sliders -- Prepping for successful renders -- Raytracing with Maya software and mental ray -- Working with global illumination, final gather, and mental ray shaders -- Texturing and lighting with advanced techniques.

Sommario/riassunto

"If you already understand the basics of Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software, you'll be ready to move on to the sophisticated topics in this updated edition of Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions will teach you the real-world production secrets that professional animators use to achieve amazing results. In the second edition, you will find extensive and updated coverage of the latest theories and trends"--Resource description page.