(Halifax, Nova Scotia--October 19, 2009) Dover Studios, Inc. announced the release of Maya Surface Materials 2nd Edition, their latest visual effects training video.
Maya Surface Materials 2nd Edition provides visual effects artists with an introduction to texturing and surface materials in Maya. The second edition has been completely updated and features crystal clear 1080p high definition video.
Visual effects artists, Andrew Hazelden and Russell Hazelden, share countless tips and techniques that will help you create realistic surface materials. Maya Surface Materials 2nd Edition begins with an overview of the many render nodes available in the Hypershade. Essential topics include: exploring common material attributes, shading models, specular highlights, texture mapping, 3D projections, IPR rendering and raytracing. The video shows in detail the methods used to render reflective metallic and glass surfaces, and discusses photographic techniques used to create environment maps. Both the Maya Software and Mental Ray renderers are used throughout the video.
No steps are left out and every detail is explained with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
For more information visit http://www.DoverStudios.com and watch the free preview. Maya Surface Materials 2nd Edition is available now as a download for $49.95 (US). Single user and multi-user site licensed versions of the video are available.
About Dover Studios
Dover Studios, Inc. was founded in 2000 by Andrew Hazelden and Russell Hazelden to provide professional training for visual effects artists working in the film and television industry. Visual effects artists have relied on Dover Studios training videos for years to help them meet the challenges of learning new skills. Satisfied customers around the world include students, freelancers, visual effects studios, universities and businesses.
Dover Studios visual effects training videos are specifically designed to help artists advance their skills in a way that is flexible, convenient, and affordable. The training videos are available as direct downloads from the Dover Studios website which allows artists to start learning new techniques right away and at their own pace.
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