Maya® Studio Projects Dynamics

Acknowledgments

When I set out to write a book on dynamic simulations using Maya, I prepared myself for the largest undertaking of my career. I had several powerful computers at my disposal. I allotted a large chunk of time from my daily routine, and I bottled up a ton of energy and motivation. A few weeks into the project, none of this would matter. Like a heavy downpour of rain and hail, so were the misfortunate events. Blow after blow, my seemingly well-constructed plans were dismantled. Each week presented a new hurdle to jump, from personal loss to computer failure; it was a decade of challenges condensed into a few months. ▪ Throughout this turbulent time, one thing remained constant: the support of the people around me. I am so grateful ...