With scenarios and sample pages from some of the leading professional in this industry, this book will help you master the entire CG production pipeline. Provides professional-level instruction on Maya, 3D animation and effects industry-leading software includes the very latest tools and features Maya, including dynamics, Maya Muscle, Stereo Camera, rendering with mental ray, and offering more complete coverage of advanced topics such as cloth , fur, and fluid Displays professional techniques through numerous examples and real-world scenarios, show you how to organize and manage the 3D animation and visual effects pipeline includes a CD with all the support files from the book, along with the film to illustrate the concept If you are looking for depth, professional in Maya resource to turn to again and again, Mastering Maya is the book you need. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other additional materials not included as part of eBook file. For the Instructor: Teaching supplement available for this title.