Get ready to explore all that Maya 6 has to offer! Giving you a firm foundation, "Mayaฎ 6 Revealed" allows you to master concepts on both a technical and artistic level. Begin by examining the concept behind each task—the goal and the necessary features that are involved. Then 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 comprehensive, step-by-step lessons, you’ll develop the confidence you need to create amazing graphics using Maya 6.

Part 1: Learning the MAYA Interface
Part 2: Changing the View Panel
Part 3: Drawing and Editing Curves
Part 4: Working With NURBS Surfaces
Part 5: Creating and Editing Polygon Objects
Part 6: Working with Subdivision Surfaces
Part 7: Assigning Materials and Textures
Part 8: Adding Paint Effects
Part 9: Using Cameras and Lights
Part 10: Animating with Keyframes
Part 11: Working with Characters
Part 12: Animating with Dynamics
Part 13: Rendering a Scene

Kelly has over 15 years experience in the computer graphics arena, especially in the area of 3D graphics. Included in the experience is a variety of tasks from high-end CAD product design and architectural pre-visualization to virtual reality and games. Kelly is best known for his international best-selling books on graphics including the 3ds max Bible, Illustrator Bible and Naked Maya. Kelly currently works as a freelance designer for Logical Paradox Design, a company that he founded with his brother.