The only hands-on book devoted to mastering Maya's dynamics tools for water, wind, and fireIn the world of animation, the ability to create realistic water, wind, and fire effects is key. Autodesk Maya software includes powerful dynamics tools that have been used to design breathtaking effects for movies, games, commercials, and short films. This professional guide teaches you the primary techniques you need to make the most of Maya's toolkit, so you'll soon be creating water that ripples, gusting winds and gentle breezes, and flickering fires the way Hollywood pros do.The one-of-a-kind book is completely project-based. Learn the intricacies of Maya's Dynamics tools and continue to build your skills with projects that increase in complexity. A DVD is included with additional video training.Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software; Maya dynamics tools create water and other fluids, wind, fire, fur, particles, and moreBuild professional skills in Maya Dynamics with this project-based guidePut your skills to work by completing a series of projects on water, wind, and fire effectsA DVD included with the book provides additional video trainingMaya Studio Projects: Dynamics is one of a new series of books designed to teach animators and designers fresh skills through project-based instruction.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Author(s): Todd Palamar
Edition: 1
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 272
Maya Studio Projects: Dynamics......Page 3
Acknowledgments......Page 6
About the Author......Page 7
Contents......Page 9
Introduction......Page 11
Who Should Read This Book......Page 12
How to Use This Book......Page 13
Contacting the Author......Page 15
Particle Simulation......Page 17
Particle Emitters......Page 24
Particle Rendering......Page 30
Understanding Fluids......Page 39
Building a Simulation......Page 51
Project: The Sun......Page 52
Layers of the Earth......Page 59
Project: The Sandbox......Page 60
Natural Simulation......Page 64
Destroying Geometry......Page 65
Sinkholes......Page 72
Volcano Formation......Page 87
Eruption......Page 88
Lava......Page 106
Spinning Air......Page 119
Twister......Page 127
Tornado Winds......Page 141
Fuel......Page 153
Making Fire......Page 160
Creating Explosive Forces......Page 195
Pyrotechnics......Page 209
Water......Page 237
City Flood......Page 239
Water Turbulence......Page 243
What You’ll Find on the DVD......Page 257
Using the DVD......Page 258
Customer Care......Page 259
Index......Page 261
