That’s not my giraffe

This exceptional, full-colour Autodesk Maya Press title – produced by Autodesk, the software’s creators – uses Sony’s full-length animated “Open Season” for the book’s all-new hands-on tutorials for Maya 8. By following the step-by-step tutorials, readers will learn the Maya interface and the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects using real-world production files from a full-length feature film. The DVD provides further reinforcement with instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning.