In five building-block tutorials, this book prepares animators to work with visualization problems in cell biology. The inside of the book contains generous Maya screen captures, tables, and flowcharts for complete instructions and tutorials. Full color illustrations are given of four writers working files illustrate the capacity to produce striking images of a given model created. * Teaches artists and scientists to create realistic digital images of man and nature with popular CG program, Maya * Self-study guide includes background, foundations, and practice * Step-by-step examples and demonstration programs to help readers develop the final outcome own portfolio Thie * Gorgeous four color screen shots throughout