If you already understand the basics of Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software, you'll be ready to move on to the sophisticated topics in this updated edition of Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting . Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions will teach you the real-world production secrets that professional animators use to achieve amazing results. In the second edition, you will find extensive and updated coverage of the latest theories and trends in addition to an enclosed CD with exclusive content to help you sharpen your skills.
Excellent from front to back and highly technical. This isn't an intro level book and it'd be nice if Wiley updates the mentalRay section to Arnold, but otherwise, it's a required read in the 3D graphics world with Maya