Maya for Games by Michael Ingrassia

Maya for Games by Michael Ingrassia

Maya is one of the top 2 software tools available today for 3D game and film development - 600,000 registered users. This is a MUST-HAVE book for game artists interested in proficiency with Maya. If you can only afford one 3D modeling book, this is the one to have!

"In the constantly changing world of 3D game development, this is the best book yet for anyone looking to get into 3D modeling for the gaming insdustryMaya for Games is like having a game artist sitting right next to you!" --Sky Kensok, Partner and Founder, WXP, Inc.

"Whether you are a novice or veteran artist in the industry, Maya for Games comprises tricks and technniques that are certain to improve your workflow." --Duane Molitor, Microsoft Games Studio

"This is a great '3D Artist Bible' and an awesome reference for learning and retaining the intricacies of Maya's robust tools!" --Tim Toulouse, QA Lead, Microsoft Game Studios

"In the constantly changing world of 3D game development, this is the best book yet for anyone looking to get into 3D modeling for the gaming insdustry. Maya for Games is like having a game artist sitting right next to you!" --Sky Kensok, Partner and Founder, WXP, Inc.

"Whether you are a novice or veteran artist in the industry, Maya for Games comprises tricks and technniques that are certain to improve your workflow." --Duane Molitor, Microsoft Games Studio

"This is a great '3D Artist Bible' and an awesome reference for learning and retaining the intricacies of Maya's robust tools!" --Tim Toulouse, QA Lead, Microsoft Game Studios
"Well-known Maya professional, Michael Ingrassia, takes readers through his unique style of modeling: 'Image Based Modeling' where efficient, realistic models can be created very quickly. Ingrassia's techniques allow modelers to create exact replicas of their concept characters or objects. The techniques presented are very efficient and allow game modelers to quickly build out stand alone props to populate environments and game levels." -gfxworld.com

Having an artistic career spanning 26 years, veteran 3D artist Michael Ingrassia has worked on game development, Discovery Channel documentaries and Industrial Design projects. For the past 4 years, Michael has been a top sought after Maya instructor at various training academies including Escape Studios based in London, England. As a Senior 3D Artist at Microsoft's FASA Studios, he was responsible for creating environment modeling and digital sculpting.Michael has had his work published in a variety of magazines such as Computer Graphics World, 3D World and Computer Arts.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780240810645
ISBN 10	0240810643
Title	Maya for Games
Author	Michael Ingrassia
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2008-10-03
Number of pages	416
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.