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