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• Paperback: 468 pages
• Publisher: Charles River Media; 1 edition (April 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584502754
• ISBN-13: 978-1584502753
• Book Description
  The Maya Embedded Language, or MEL, is the very foundation of the Maya application: it’s what makes it so powerful. And, if you know MEL, you can make Maya work more efficiently for your own projects. Whether customizing the workspace, modifying the tools that already exist, or creating new tools, an artist versed in MEL is ready to exploit the true power of Maya. The problem is that MEL can be very intimidating to artists and other non-programmers.
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• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Press; 1st edition (September 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735713448
• ISBN-13: 978-0735713444
• Book Description
  A unique, in-depth approach to creating realistic characters in Maya. Maya Character Creation: Modeling and Animation Controls’ author, Chris Maraffi, has expertise in the field and in the classroom that translates to the knowledge and solid teaching skills needed to make this book a “must-have”!
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• Paperback: 491 pages
• Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.; Pap/Cdr edition (October 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598220209
• ISBN-13: 978-1598220209
• Book Description
  This Maya modeling book is unique in its approach to modeling a high-resolution character model. Where other books take a grueling approach that often leaves readers confused, Maya 8 Character Modeling breaks down the character into an easy-to-follow formula. Readers learn that modeling a character can be accomplished without the fear of being in over their heads. In addition, the author takes a light-hearted approach to the subject matter, making the learning process easier to digest. This allows the reader to look at the modeling process as an enjoyable undertaking as opposed to dealing with the steep learning curve of other modeling books.

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• Paperback: 221 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; Pap/Cdr edition (March 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470107405
• ISBN-13: 978-0470107409
• Book Description
  Designed for busy Maya users like you, this guide offers dozens of how-tos, workarounds, and shortcuts culled from years of experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production pipeline. You’ll discover tricks and timesavers on texturing particles, customizing Paint Effects brushes, modeling polygon faces, creating facial rigs with wire deformers, and much more—and helpful full-color illustrations reinforce the concepts. From modeling, animating, and rigging to texturing and lighting, this book will help you streamline workflow and improve your skills.

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