How To Cheat In Maya 2017

This is not a book about Maya software with a few animation pointers thrown in here and there. This is a guide to Maya software written by professional animators. This book provides you with complete, set-by-step walkthroughs of essential animation techniques that increase your speed and efficiency while using Maya 2017 for character animation. From curves to constraints, this book covers all of the methods available in the latest version of Maya. Featuring gold-mine coverage this book teaches you new techniques for working with characters in animation tests and short films. Accompanied by a companion site, this is the one and only guide to get you up to speed.

All professional animators know a handful of secrets that give them an edge in a production environment. "How to Cheat in Maya" puts these secrets in your hands! Learn time and energy-saving techniques tested in real Hollywood productions in this book, jam-packed with screenshots and scene files designed to get you up to speed quickly. From menus to modeling, lipsync to lighting, How to Cheat in Maya 2014 covers all of the methods available in the latest version of Maya. Get up to speed quickly and produce stellar results with these insider workflows. With new, updated cheats for the latest version of Maya, How to Cheat in Maya 2014 is an essential guide for amateur and professional 3D animators alike. Fully updated with gold-mine coverage including: expanded sections on production workflow, all new chapters covering rigging cheats and Maya's referencing tools, and brand new project files demonstrating production-proven techniques. The companion website includes complete scene files for exercises and techniques, extra rigs, Quicktime movies of full projects, and video tutorials.

Written by renowned author and 3D artist, Kelly L. Murdock, Autodesk Maya 2017 Basics Guide is designed to give new users a solid understanding of the fundamental skills needed to create beautiful 3D models and stunning animations with Autodesk Maya. Using clear and easy to follow instructions this book will guide you through learning all the major features of Maya. The text is complemented by video instruction. Each chapter has a corresponding video tutorial that introduces you to the topics and allows you to watch and learn how functions are performed in a way that a text alone cannot do. Autodesk Maya 2017 Basics Guide makes no assumptions about your previous experience with Autodesk Maya. It begins by helping you get comfortable with the user interface and navigating scenes before moving into modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, rendering and more. Additionally, more advanced features such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced. Each chapter begins by examining the concept behind each task, the goal and the necessary features that are involved. Then you go in-depth with the objective of your task as you study examples and learn the steps necessary to complete it. Working your way through the comprehensive, step-by-step lessons, you'll develop the confidence you need to create incredible renderings and animations using Autodesk Maya. Who this book is for This text was created specifically for users with no prior 3D modeling or animation experience. If you want to work in a creative field or are just curious about how 3D animated movies are made this book is the perfect way to get started. Users who are migrating from another 3D application or upgrading from a previous version of Maya will also benefit greatly from this text.

Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes: THE ITALIAN'S ONE-NIGHT BABY Brides for the Taking by Lynne Graham Fiery Rio Benedetti hasn't forgotten Ellie Dixon's insulting rejection. Her arrival in Italy reawakens his rage…and a devastating longing! But when the consequences of their abandon are revealed, Rio will have to seduce Ellie all the way to the altar THE SECRET HEIR OF ALAZAR Seduced by a Sheikh by Kate Hewitt Gracie Jones spends one forbidden night with Malik al Bahjat—but he's called to his duty as heir to the throne of Alazar before she discovers her pregnancy. When Malik learns the truth, he's intent on crowning Gracie his desert queen! THE BOSS'S NINE-MONTH NEGOTIATION One Night With Consequences by Maya Blake An accident leaves Sienna Newman with no memory of breaking up with Emiliano Castillo—only of their blissful nights! They're both shocked by her pregnancy—but it's a race against time before Sienna's memories return. Can Emiliano's seduction keep her in his bed? HIS MISTRESS WITH TWO SECRETS The Sauveterre Siblings by Dani Collins After her fling with Henri Sauveterre ends, Cinnia Whitley discovers she's carrying twins! Dare she keep it a secret? Henri is furious at Cinnia's deception—but any Sauveterre deserves his protection. Can Henri prove how pleasurable their reunion will be? Be sure to collect Harlequin® Presents' April 2017 Box Set 2 of 2!

Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes: THE PRINCE'S STOLEN VIRGIN Once Upon a Seduction… by Maisey Yates Briar Harcourt cannot believe she is a long-lost princess. But now Prince Felipe has found Briar—and she's his intended bride!Felipe's desire for her is unexpected, but searing…and he'll seduce her into surrender… PREGNANT AT ACOSTA'S DEMAND by Maya Blake Ramon Acosta once gave Suki unimaginable pleasure. Her unexpected pregnancy ended tragically—but now Ramon is determined that Suki will provide his heir! His outrageous demand reignites both Suki's longing for a child and the burning memory of his touch… CARRYING THE SPANIARD'S CHILD Secret Heirs of Billionaires by Jennie Lucas After one night with ruthless Santiago Velazquez, Belle Langtry finds herself carrying a miraculous baby! Belle's news shocks Santiago—he won't let her escape his claim to her and their child! His plan? To bind Belle with his ring! BOUGHT FOR THE BILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE by Clare Connelly Being forced to spurn Nikos Kyriazis devastated Marnie Kenington. Years later, he offers to absolve her family's bankruptcy—if she marries him! Nikos wants revenge—and he knows that in the bedroom he can take Marnie apart…piece by sensual piece… Be sure to collect Harlequin® Presents' August 2017 Box Set 1 of 2!

Blender is a vast and customizable 3D-modeling application used by many artists across creative industries, from television to games. This newest book, in Alan Thorn’s How to Cheat series, offers insightful and bite-sized power-tips to help you develop Blender mastery. More than five hundred figures illustrate interesting shortcuts and clever ways to improve your Blender workflow. A companion website at http://www.alanthorn.net provides bonus content, including videos and resources to help sharpen your skills further. How to Cheat in Blender 2.7x is for Blender users of all levels, offering time-saving tips and powerful techniques to increase your productivity. Key Features Bite-sized tips and tricks that can be read in any order Illustrated examples and step-by-step guides for improving your workflow Explores practical applications and real-world contexts Demonstrates "lesser-known" and unconventional tips Improves your efficiency and workflow

The Maya guide for animators, How to Cheat in Maya 2012 presents everything you need to know about character animation in Maya. Fully updated for the latest revision of Maya, this book provides you with complete, step-by-step walkthroughs of essential animation techniques to increase your efficiency and speed. This is an animator's workflow in book form, written by professional animators-not a software book with a few animation pointers thrown in. In addition to all the gold-mine coverage and interviews with expert animators from the previous edition, How to Cheat in Maya 2012 also features a new in-depth chapter on the principles of animation, updated information on camera settings and animation using Maya's new Camera Sequencer tool, the ins and outs of the brand new Editable Motion Trails tool, new techniques for working with characters in multi-shot animation tests and short films, a new cycles chapter covering actions like flying and walks, time-saving scripts, and advanced tricks with the new Graph Editor. The proven "How to Cheat" series gets you up to speed quickly, and in a way that's fun.

Faced with the challenges of transitioning from a Hard of Hearing School to a Hearing high school, Maya has more than a learning curve. But what if she has more to learn about herself and how far she is willing to push for what she believes in? Perfect for contemporary fiction fans, The Silence Between Us is a novel that doesn’t shy away from the real-life struggles of high school, heart break, and d/Deaf culture. Schneider Family Book Award, Best Teen Honor Book 2020 Torn from her Hard of Hearing school when her mother's job takes them across the country, Deaf teen Maya must attend a hearing school for the first time since her hearing loss. As if that wasn’t hard enough, she also has to adjust to the hearing culture, which she finds frustrating. When her new friends and classmates start pushing into Maya’s thoughts about what it means to be Deaf, it clashes with her idea of self-worth and values. Looking past graduation towards a future medical career, Maya knows nothing, not even an unexpected romance, will derail her pursuits or cause her to question her integrity. Wattpad sensation Alison Gervais writes a stunning portrayal of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture in this clean YA contemporary romance. Drawing from her own deaf experience and relationship with the HoH community, Gervais provides a personal interview and commentary on cochlear implants. The Silence Between Us mixes lighthearted romance with deeper social issues facing minority groups. “The Silence Between Us?is eminently un-put-down-able.” (NPR) “Gervais deftly renders both the nuanced, everyday realities of life with disability and Maya’s fierce pride in her Deafness, delivering a vibrant story that will resonate with Deaf and hearing audiences alike.” –?Booklist “A solid addition to middle/high school fiction that allows for deep discussion about stereotypes concerning disabilities.”?School Library Journal “This is a great YA contemporary (clean) romance that follows Maya as she navigates a new school and plans for her future. The addition of representation by a Deaf character was really beautifully done. Highly recommend for people looking for a sweet, engaging, and educational romantic read.” (YA and Kids Book Central)