Expand your creative power with Maya! "Maya Plugin Power" introduces you to the tools and technology that can enhance your work in Maya. Beginning with an introduction to some basic information about plugin technology and how it works with Maya, you'll discover a world of powerful plugin software programs you can use to create advanced effects and animation with Maya. Learn how to take Maya's modeling ability to new limits as you create realistic hair and fur for your characters and model cloth for cool costumes. Explore lighting and rendering techniques and methods to create cool scenes with water and waves.

You'll even learn how to incorporate textures, colors, and clothing as well as rig both characters and crafts in your animations. Fun, hands-on tutorials will show you how to use each of the plugin tools covered and example images will show you the finished effect. A companion DVD features all the files you need to complete the projects in the book and links to the plugins presented. Filled with tips and advice from industry pros, "Maya Plugin Power" helps you maximize the graphics and animation capabilities of Maya.

Features :
    * Teaches how to take Maya's modeling ability to new limits and how to create realistic and fantasy hair and fur for characters
    * Uses a variety of fun and challenging projects to get users up to new levels of the artistic power possible with Maya
    * Explores methods and tools for creating cool scenes with water, goo, and more
    * Includes a companion DVD with a variety of plug-in demos and links and all the files needed to complete the projects in the book
    * Covers more advanced topics, including colors and textures, clothing, and dynamic effects
    * Shows how to incorporate live action, behavior, and flocking into animations
    * Covers the latest version of Maya and the plethora of plug-ins