{"product_id":"complete-maya-programming-volume-ii-an-in-depth-guide-to-3d-fundamentals-geometry-and-modeling-paperback-9780120884827","title":"Complete Maya Programming Volume II; An In-depth Guide to 3D Fundamentals, Geometry, and Modeling (Paperback \/ softback) 9780120884827","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eComplete Maya Programming Volume II\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn In-depth Guide to 3D Fundamentals, Geometry, and Modeling\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecond in a series from the bestselling Maya author\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid Gould (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780120884827, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 7 September 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e744 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 19 x 4.5 cm, 1.43 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"A great follow-up to Volume I! Volume II is an in-depth guide to the mathematical and geometric concepts indispensable to advanced Maya programmers.\" —\u003cb\u003eLarry Gritz, Exluna\/NVIDIA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Gould's acclaimed first book, \u003ci\u003eComplete Maya Programming: An Extensive Guide to MEL and the C++ API\u003c\/i\u003e, provides artists and programmers with a deep understanding of the way Maya works and how it can be enhanced and customized through programming. In his new book David offers a gentle, intuitive introduction to the core ideas of computer graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach concept is explained progressively and is fully implemented in both MEL and C++ so that an artist or programmer can use the source code directly in their own programs. Geometry and modeling are covered in detail with progressively more complex examples demonstrating all of Maya's possible programming features.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDavid Gould's first volume is widely regarded as the most authoritative reference on Maya programming. Volume II continues this tradition and provides an unmatched guide for the artist and programmer tackling complex tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2 Points\u003cbr\u003e 3 Vectors\u003cbr\u003e 4 Rotations\u003cbr\u003e 5 Transformations\u003cbr\u003e 6 Transform Nodes\u003cbr\u003e 7 Coordinate Frames\u003cbr\u003e 8 Polygonal Meshes\u003cbr\u003e 9 Nurbs\u003cbr\u003e 10 Subdivision Surfaces\u003cbr\u003e 11 Contexts (Tools)\u003cbr\u003e A Further Learning\u003cbr\u003e B Further Reading\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Structural engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Structural engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Structural%20engineering%20%5BTNC%5D%22\"\u003eTNC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Morgan Kaufmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649180979480,"sku":"9780120884827","price":57.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780120884827_38c465f6-b30e-4239-b802-1e1f63261c73.jpg?v=1694352006","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/complete-maya-programming-volume-ii-an-in-depth-guide-to-3d-fundamentals-geometry-and-modeling-paperback-9780120884827","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}