Maya Visual Effects: The Innovator’s Guide
by Eric Keller · Eric Keller
Second edition (2013) of a project-based book by visual effects artist and Gnomon instructor Eric Keller. Intermediate Maya users build effects assets from scratch with nParticles, nCloth, fluids, and rendering, learning to plan shots under production deadlines.
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