Learning Maya 7 Foundation

Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1

This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.

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# 1 16-02-2007 , 03:57 PM

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So is Learning Maya 7 Foundations a good book to buy? It seems like it is really good, haveing color pages and all. and also sketch book pro come with it for free. so any one got this book? think its good or are there better ones? thanks in advance.

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# 2 17-02-2007 , 03:03 AM

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yeah, I actually think it's a really good book. It takes you quickly through a number of key concepts and it's pretty easy to understand. Like just about any maya book, there are a couple of mistakes, but nothing too bad and if you get stuck give me a shout and I'll see if I can help.

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# 3 17-02-2007 , 12:21 PM

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Cool thanks arran. from what ive read about it it sounds like a good book. so i think im going to give it a try.

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# 4 18-02-2007 , 01:52 AM

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I have it and its OK. It covers everything, but I would recommend the Complete Reference to Maya 7 or 6 and they are pratically the same.

https://www.amazon.com/Maya-Complete-...e=UTF8&s=books

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https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b/...o.x=10&Go.y=13

Enjoy hunting. But I would recommend "The Modelling and Animation Handbook" and "The Special Effects Handbook" if your gonna stick it out, both published by Maya Press.

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