Maya Studio Projects: Dynamics

The only hands-on book devoted to mastering Maya’s dynamics tools for water, wind, and fire



In the world of animation, the ability to create realistic water, wind, and fire effects is key. Autodesk Maya software includes powerful dynamics tools that have been used to design breathtaking effects for movies, games, commercials, and short films. This professional guide teaches you the primary techniques you need to make the most of Maya’s toolkit, so you’ll soon be creating water that ripples, gusting winds and gentle breezes, and flickering fires the way Hollywood pros do.



The one-of-a-kind book is completely project-based. Learn the intricacies of Maya’s Dynamics tools and continue to build your skills with projects that increase in complexity.



Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software; Maya dynamics tools create water and other fluids, wind, fire, fur, particles, and more

Build professional skills in Maya Dynamics with this project-based guide

Put your skills to work by completing a series of projects on water, wind, and fire effects

Maya Studio Projects: Dynamics is one of a new series of books designed to teach animators and designers fresh skills through project-based instruction.



Table of Contents:



-1. Particles.

-2. Fluids.

-3. Breaking Ground.

-4. Volcanic Activity.

-5. Tornadoes.

-6. Playing with Fire.

-7. Explosions.

-8. The Flood.