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Title: Nontechnical and Straightforward
Review: This book is one of the better introduction books to Maya, and even though it says Maya 8, the same tools and procedures still apply to Maya 2011, 2012, et al. Lots of easy to understand, illustrated , step-by-step instructions to practice what the book teaches. Covers all the basic tools, NURBS modeling, polygonal modeling, textures, bump maps, lighting, rendering, rigging, animating, and more, all in plain English. Comes with a CD that has several chapters worth of files to practice and learn with right out of the book. Recommended for anyone just starting to learn Maya, this book is a great jumping off point.
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