Maya 8 at a Glance
Chapter One
Introduction to Maya
Maya is a powerful 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering
solution that has been used in everything from product design to
feature films. In capable hands, it can produce any sort of image imaginable,
from an impressionistic painting to highly realistic animation
and special effects.
Because of its power, Maya has a wealth of features and can seem complex at first
glance. But this shouldn't overwhelm those new to the package. Getting to know a major
piece of software such as Maya is much like getting to know a large city. First you need
to look at a large map of the city to get a general overview, and then you explore it a
neighborhood at a time. Essentially, that's how this book works. This first chapter introduces
you to a general map of Maya and helps you get used to navigating the software.
Subsequent chapters explore sets of features such as modeling, rendering, and animation
in greater depth. When you take it a step at a time, Maya is easy to learn and use.
The Maya Interface
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