Who Should Read This Book

If you're interested in building computer-generated characters that move and act realistically and also look real, you should read this book. Individuals working or interested in film, television, or games can benefit from the procedures and techniques outlined. Furthermore, those in the scientific or medical simulation industry can benefit from the anatomy sections.

The book is designed for the intermediate Maya user. It's assumed that you have a thorough working knowledge of Maya's interface and understand each module. You should have expertise in one or more of the following: modeling, animating, texturing, and rendering.

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