About the Director
Mr. HUNG-CHUM, KAO has years teaching experiences in AliasMaya 3D software. Mr. KAO has managed many projects involved in all phases of animation production form initializing 3D character design and modeling. His Maya training DVD includes Maya 7 Self Training DVD Basic Modeling and is currently working on the second volume Maya 8 Self Training DVD Character Modeling . He is currently teaching as a Professor in the Graduate M.F.A. Program in Digital Media Arts College, Boca Raton, FL.

Maya 7 SelfTraining DVD Modeling for Beginner is using a brand new way to lead you to understand Maya 7. Inside this DVD, you will start with a standard class lectures just like you were inside the classroom with friendly atmosphere and detailing explanations. These lectures include the entire technology you need for Modeling inside Maya 7. You will explore Maya 7 from simple curve to NURBS surface, and from Polygon to Subdivision Primitives. In the Bonus se (more…)

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This DVD is using a brand new way to understand how to model in Autodesk Maya 8.5. Inside this DVD , you will enjoy lectures with friendly atmosphere teaching style and detailing explanations. Included NURBS surface, Curves, Polygon ,Subdivision and nCloth Modeling. This is the prefect self – training DVD for Beginner in Maya.

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This is quite simply the most comprehensive set of Maya training DVDs available, and exclusively created by 3D Buzz. It has been carefully structured to transform even the complete beginner into an intermediate to advanced Maya user. Covering three projects from start to finish, ‘Mastering Maya: The Fundamentals’ is your key to becoming a true Maya master. From beginner to expert, this single product will push your education further than any other Maya training available today.

BONUS CONTENT – Advanced Techniques
This highly technical section will also discuss the variety of utility nodes found within Maya, a part of the application that was designed to allow various controls of shading and texturing networks. Through a series of detailed lectures, you will see how these nodes can also be applied in a variety of other circumstances, allowing you to bypass a great deal of overhead on your computer as you make adjustments to any aspect of your scene, from controlling moti (more…)

Learning Autodesk Maya: Foundation is a full-color book that offers students a hands-on approach for learning how to use Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software. You will work with real movie footage, interactive tutorials and step-by-step lessons to understand the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. The companion DVD, which includes instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning, will further reinforce the topics covered in the book so that you can become better acquainted with the Maya User Interface.

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Maya Fluids offer a powerful solution to many complex dynamic effects, however it takes a good deal of time to get comfortable with the tool. These DVDs were created to save effects animators countless hours, by sharing David Schoneveld’s proven techniques. –Alex Alvarez – Director, Gnomon

In the second DVD in this series on Maya Fluid Effects, effects animator David Schoneveld imparts a detailed view of the various methods and advanced features of particle and rigid body control through fluid dynamics. This multi-faceted lesson takes you through the beginning and inter- mediate techniques of the Ocean Shader before revealing how you can create object-avoiding particles without scripting. The lesson culminates by teaching you how to create particles driven by fluid dynamics that can interact with an object or character.

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Learning Maya Nurbs Modeling is your key to mastering organic modeling using NURBS surfaces. Working with a hand model, you’ll learn to create smooth, organic surfaces. This DVD will help you understand recommended workflows when working with NURBS models from the initial use of Image Planes to the final stages of Global Stitching.

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Whenver I need to breathe life into my characters, Alex Alvarez is where I go. Whether it be to collaborate on concepts with him directly or to watch his DVDs, I am always confident in accessibility to great information. Not only has his technical prowess pulled me out of many holes, but his character sense has given rise to some wonderful moments on some major motion pictures (Avatar and Star Trek). These new DVD’s encapsulate what I gush about. Crazy and creative character design coupled with empowering technical know how. –Neville Page – Concept Designer

This making of demonstration and lecture began with the decision to take a personal sketch, develop it in 3D and produce a life-size print. This would require the development of high-resolution detail and textures that could hold up to a 4000×6000 pixel render, effectively making Jester a film-res character. Observe and listen as Alex shares his workflow, thought process and techniques. Volume One covers t (more…)

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I’m always looking for great ways to expand my knowledge base within Maya, and John Clark’s Maya Dynamics DVDs have quickly helped me get up to speed on the inner workings of the often overwhelming dynamics module. His clear, concise lessons and methods are a one-stop-shop for all your effects development needs. –Michael Ford – Senior Character Technology Supervisor, Sony Imageworks

In this DVD, John presents the entire process of creating an outer space effects sequence. Starting with a space ship and a camera move, John takes the viewer through a step-by-step look at how to create a sequence that includes following a space ship as it breaks free of a tractor beam, launches out of planetary orbit, then flies through a field of asteroids and starbirth nebula clouds. John uses Maya’s Dynamics system to build elements in the shots, demonstrating their use within the shot environment. He shows how to use cloud particles as a volume surface on which to project sh (more…)

Over the past many years, Maya has become the leading 3D application used in the film, broadcast and game industries. Hailed for its diverse toolset, Maya excels due to its integration, flexibility and performance in regards to modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation, rigging and effects. Designed for the individual new to Maya, this DVD contains over five hours of lecture. The essential UI (user interface) is discussed, focusing on the work-flow of an experienced user. Learn how to efficiently create, manipulate and organize hierarchies, objects, components and cameras. Many concepts are introduced including the use of Polygons versus NURBS, tessellation, antialiasing, UV layout, projects, preferences and MEL scripts. Customization of the UI is also addressed in order to dramatically improve efficiency and workflow.

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