Learning Maya | MEL and the API is your key to discovering the extensibility and flexibility of Maya. Maya Embedded Language (MEL) is Maya’s native scripting language allowing you to automate workflows, build custom tools and create custom user interfaces. In this DVD, you will discover MEL from a practical standpoint giving you the understanding you’ll need to get you working with MEL quickly. Explore the interfaces and tools used to run MEL commands and scripts. An overview of essential MEL commands and syntax will be particularly helpful for debugging basic scripts. In addition, you’ll discover the steps to load and run scripts from external sources (i.e. websites). This DVD will further enable you to troubleshoot and debug tools and plug-ins by providing you with an introduction to debugging in the Maya API (Application Programmer Interface).
Welcome to the Learning Maya™ 7 | Foundation Book! Maya® is a 3D animation and visual effects software package that allows you to extend your creativity through the integration of modeling, animation, texturing, dynamics, lighting and rendering techniques. Maya offers incredible power and flexibility for generating digital images of animated characters and scenes. The Learning Maya 7 | Foundation book is an excellent resource to begin learning Maya!
Learning Maya 7 | Foundation is based on the award-winning short film Blue. The idea for this film was conceived in December 2000 and officially released on September 21, 2003. The film has won numerous awards and honors including Best Professional Animation, Real to Reel Film Festival 2004, Grand Prize Animation Short Rhode Island Film Festival 2004 and many more.
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