Known professionally Maya, Michael Ingrassia, takes readers through a unique style of modeling: "Image-Based Modeling" where an efficient, realistic models can be made very quickly. The techniques presented are very efficient and allows modelers to quickly create a game out of stand-alone learning tools to fill the environment and the level of the game. Most, if not all 3D books, focusing on basic modeling techniques "box", which is the basis for 3D modeling the right but not the complete solution. In my experience, students who have learned through the brand-Based Image Modeling, and quickly excel in effective modeler. Rather than including sporadic model with a zero association from one another, each model in this book becomes an integral part of the overall theme is realistic in game development today. The accompanying DVD contains 8 exclusive video tutorials on Maya techniques developed as bonus tracks for artists provide invaluable modeling, rigging and texturing samples. - Author Ingrassia is a veteran artist and instructor (Senior Artist Xbox game projects, and Senior Instructor for Maya Escape Studios in London, regarded as a training academy in Europe, with credits including the game Shadowrun (2007), Azurik: Rise of Perathia (2001 ), Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), Electronic Arts, Inc.) He provides insider secrets, tips, and tricks so that artists can learn a wide range of latest models and texturing techniques. - The latest Next Gen-modeling technique combined with the "tried and true" process gives leg up new artists to work the game so they can "hit the ground running" with professional results. + DVD with bonus video about advanced modeling techniques. - Game industry professionals talk about their experiences and provide artists with honest advice, unique insight into the gaming industry (how they are broken, and how they live in). - Coverage of newly acquired software Mudbox Autodesk, so that artists can learn sculpting techniques quickly and effectively to use this exciting and powerful tool which can add professional look to their model.