Maya is the premier tool for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. It is used by such film houses as Pixar and Disney for creating 3D animation and special effects. "Discover the Game with Aliasteaches the Alias" - endorsed workflow for creating a game in Maya. This full-color, official book is produced by Alias and is the only book available that also teaches animation techniques in Alias MotionBuilder.

Table of Contents

This book covers all aspects of art creation for video games based on one project. Readers build a level and characters of a Ninja game; each chapter/tutorial utilizes a stage of the game creation production process: * Modeling * Texturing * Character Set--up * Pre--baked Ligh

Author Biography

This official book is written by Alias, the creators of Maya. Alias (Toronto) is the company that produces Maya software and other applications for the entertainment and high--end design industries. Alias's Learning Tools division publishes its own books and DVDs. Alias's recognizable industry customers include CNN, Disney, Electronic Arts, Nintendo, Pixar, Sega, GM, Honda, and more.