Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting

Written by an industry veteran who has used Maya in such films as Mortal Kombat and Shrek, this full-color book offers advanced, professional-level techniques for texturing and lighting for rendering 3D models in Maya Begins with an introduction of various lighting concepts, then offers readers detailed explanations of Maya's numerous hidden features so they can achieve amazing results quickly Features an unparalleled exploration of Maya's Hypershade, where animators create connections between shaders, texture maps, lights, cameras, and geometry Provides a thorough look at rendering in Maya, including everything from batch rendering to global illumination workflow and HDRI techniques The CD-ROM includes the Maya Personal Learning Edition, textures, tools, professional shaders, and more