After going through this book, you will be able to start building computer-generated visual effects from your imagination through to production.

Also its been in every major studio pipeline for the past 20ish years, so a lot of companies have tools and whole departments built around it. At the end of the book, there is a capstone project to make your own visual effects scene in a practical way. Maya is the pretty much the most used software in vfx and animation pipelines, its not the best, but it does a few things very well. This book also presents strategies for creating a vortex, rain, hair, fluids, and other soft body simulations and also demonstrates nature element simulations for computer-generated production. You will learn how to create rigid body collisions and simulate realistic particles such as dust, fire, water, and more. For-profit use requires a paid subscription plan. Free educational access is only for educational purposes. Next, you are introduced to Autodesk Maya and its various components that make it a favorite among professionals. Autodesk provides software for students and educators worldwide.

You will start with the fundamentals of visual effects, including a history of VFX, tools and techniques for creating believable visual effects, and popular tools used in the industry. This book introduces the methods and techniques required for your first foray into 3D FX generation from scratch. Dive into the nuances of visual effects (VFX) design, from planning to execution, using Autodesk Maya.

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