Add Another Dimension to Your Portfolio?And Move to the Top of Your Craft

Professional artists who strive to bring a new look to their illustrations are using Alias? premier 3D software in tandem with Adobe?s prominent digital imaging program to create cutting?edge graphics. Now, with Maya 6, this remarkable combo is even better integrated than before.

Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop?brought to you from Maya Press, a publishing partnership between Sybex and Alias?is a dazzling introduction to the vibrant world of 3D and Maya. Graphics wiz Daniel Gray, with help from an elite group of pros, will inspire you to incorporate 3D into your graphics and think more artistically when approaching your creations. And if you?re already familiar with Maya, you?ll learn how Maya 6 makes it even easier to work between both applications.

First you?ll get the essential Photoshop user?s introduction to Maya and learn how to make the leap from 2D to 3D. Then, you?ll discover how high?profile artists use Maya and Photoshop together in real?world scenarios where 2D and 3D collide in a burst of creativity. Through a series of interviews that address a variety of 3D applications, you?ll discover how:

• Maya Master Meats Meier depicts Mother Nature with otherworldly success
• Michael Elins combines photography and classical painting with the 3D world
• Damon Riesberg cranks out a daily comic strip by posing and rendering his cast of characters
• guru studios crafts beautiful 3D cartoons with a cool retro feel for TELETOON
• Meteor Studios brings ultra?realistic prehistoric creatures to life for the Discovery Channel?s Dinosaur Planet
• IBM painstakingly re?creates ancient artifacts, such as the Sphinx, for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
• Meshwerks digitizes automobiles for use in movies, advertising, and video games and creates the ultra?cool chopped and channeled Honda EleMENTAL Woodie!

Note: CD?ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Alias’ Maya is the premier tool for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. It is used by such film houses as Pixar and Disney for creating 3D animation and special effects. This ’Maya Press’ title - a cooperative publication between Sybex and Alias - is the perfect inspiration for Photoshop artists aspiring to incorporate 3D into their graphics and Maya users who want to know how Photoshop can enhance their Maya creations.

Add Another Dimension to Your Portfolio?And Move to the Top of Your Craft
Professional artists who strive to bring a new look to their illustrations are using Alias? premier 3D software in tandem with Adobe?s prominent digital imaging program to create cutting?edge graphics. Now, with Maya 6, this remarkable combo is even better integrated than before.

Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop?brought to you from Maya Press, a publishing partnership between Sybex and Alias?is a dazzling introduction to the vibrant world of 3D and Maya. Graphics wiz Daniel Gray, with help from an elite group of pros, will inspire you to incorporate 3D into your graphics and think more artistically when approaching your creations. And if you?re already familiar with Maya, you?ll learn how Maya 6 makes it even easier to work between both applications.

First you?ll get the essential Photoshop user?s introduction to Maya and learn how to make the leap from 2D to 3D. Then, you?ll discover how high?profile artists use Maya and Photoshop together in real?world scenarios where 2D and 3D collide in a burst of creativity. Through a series of interviews that address a variety of 3D applications, you?ll discover how:

• Maya Master Meats Meier depicts Mother Nature with otherworldly success
• Michael Elins combines photography and classical painting with the 3D world
• Damon Riesberg cranks out a daily comic strip by posing and rendering his cast of characters
• guru studios crafts beautiful 3D cartoons with a cool retro feel for TELETOON
• Meteor Studios brings ultra?realistic prehistoric creatures to life for the Discovery Channel?s Dinosaur Planet
• IBM painstakingly re?creates ancient artifacts, such as the Sphinx, for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
• Meshwerks digitizes automobiles for use in movies, advertising, and video games and creates the ultra?cool chopped and channeled Honda EleMENTAL Woodie!

Daniel Gray?s career has focused on the forefront of the digital graphic arts. He?s written over fifteen books on graphics and the Internet, including Sybex?s The Art of Cartooning with Flash. 

Add Another Dimension to Your Portfolio?And Move to the Top of Your Craft

Professional artists who strive to bring a new look to their illustrations are using Alias’ premier 3D software in tandem with Adobe’s prominent digital imaging program to create cutting-edge graphics. Now, with Maya 6, this remarkable combo is even better integrated than before.

Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop?brought to you from Maya Press, a publishing partnership between Sybex and Alias?is a dazzling introduction to the vibrant world of 3D and Maya. Graphics wiz Daniel Gray, with help from an elite group of pros, will inspire you to incorporate 3D into your graphics and think more artistically when approaching your creations. And if you’re already familiar with Maya, you’ll learn how Maya 6 makes it even easier to work between both applications.

First you’ll get the essential Photoshop user’s introduction to Maya and learn how to make the leap from 2D to 3D. Then, you’ll discover how high-profile artists use Maya and Photoshop together in real-world scenarios where 2D and 3D collide in a burst of creativity. Through a series of interviews that address a variety of 3D applications, you’ll discover how:

• Maya Master Meats Meier depicts Mother Nature with otherworldly success
• Michael Elins combines photography and classical painting with the 3D world
• Damon Riesberg cranks out a daily comic strip by posing and rendering his cast of characters
• guru studios crafts beautiful 3D cartoons with a cool retro feel for TELETOON
• Meteor Studios brings ultra-realistic prehistoric creatures to life for the Discovery Channel’s Dinosaur Planet
• IBM painstakingly re-creates ancient artifacts, such as the Sphinx, for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
• Meshwerks digitizes automobiles for use in movies, advertising, and video games and creates the ultra-cool chopped and channeled Honda EleMENTAL Woodie!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Add Another Dimension to Your Portfolio?And Move to the Top of Your Craft

Professional artists who strive to bring a new look to their illustrations are using Alias’ premier 3D software in tandem with Adobe’s prominent digital imaging program to create cutting-edge graphics. Now, with Maya 6, this remarkable combo is even better integrated than before.

Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop?brought to you from Maya Press, a publishing partnership between Sybex and Alias?is a dazzling introduction to the vibrant world of 3D and Maya. Graphics wiz Daniel Gray, with help from an elite group of pros, will inspire you to incorporate 3D into your graphics and think more artistically when approaching your creations. And if you’re already familiar with Maya, you’ll learn how Maya 6 makes it even easier to work between both applications.

First you’ll get the essential Photoshop user’s introduction to Maya and learn how to make the leap from 2D to 3D. Then, you’ll discover how high-profile artists use Maya and Photoshop together in real-world scenarios where 2D and 3D collide in a burst of creativity. Through a series of interviews that address a variety of 3D applications, you’ll discover how:

• Maya Master Meats Meier depicts Mother Nature with otherworldly success
• Michael Elins combines photography and classical painting with the 3D world
• Damon Riesberg cranks out a daily comic strip by posing and rendering his cast of characters
• guru studios crafts beautiful 3D cartoons with a cool retro feel for TELETOON
• Meteor Studios brings ultra-realistic prehistoric creatures to life for the Discovery Channel’s Dinosaur Planet
• IBM painstakingly re-creates ancient artifacts, such as the Sphinx, for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
• Meshwerks digitizes automobiles for use in movies, advertising, and video games and creates the ultra-cool chopped and channeled Honda EleMENTAL Woodie!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Add Another Dimension to Your Portfolio—And Move to the Top of Your Craft

Professional artists who strive to bring a new look to their illustrations are using Alias’ premier 3D software in tandem with Adobe’s prominent digital imaging program to create cutting-edge graphics. Now, with Maya 6, this remarkable combo is even better integrated than before.

Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop—brought to you from Maya Press, a publishing partnership between Sybex and Alias—is a dazzling introduction to the vibrant world of 3D and Maya. Graphics wiz Daniel Gray, with help from an elite group of pros, will inspire you to incorporate 3D into your graphics and think more artistically when approaching your creations. And if you’re already familiar with Maya, you’ll learn how Maya 6 makes it even easier to work between both applications.

First you’ll get the essential Photoshop user’s introduction to Maya and learn how to make the leap from 2D to 3D. Then, you’ll discover how high-profile artists use Maya and Photoshop together in real-world scenarios where 2D and 3D collide in a burst of creativity. Through a series of interviews that address a variety of 3D applications, you’ll discover how:

• Maya Master Meats Meier depicts Mother Nature with otherworldly success
• Michael Elins combines photography and classical painting with the 3D world
• Damon Riesberg cranks out a daily comic strip by posing and rendering his cast of characters
• guru studios crafts beautiful 3D cartoons with a cool retro feel for TELETOON
• Meteor Studios brings ultra-realistic prehistoric creatures to life for the Discovery Channel’s Dinosaur Planet
• IBM painstakingly re-creates ancient artifacts, such as the Sphinx, for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
• Meshwerks digitizes automobiles for use in movies, advertising, and video games and creates the ultra-cool chopped and channeled Honda EleMENTAL Woodie!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Add Another Dimension to Your Portfolio—And Move to the Top of Your Craft

Professional artists who strive to bring a new look to their illustrations are using Alias’ premier 3D software in tandem with Adobe’s prominent digital imaging program to create cutting-edge graphics. Now, with Maya 6, this remarkable combo is even better integrated than before.

Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop—brought to you from Maya Press, a publishing partnership between Sybex and Alias—is a dazzling introduction to the vibrant world of 3D and Maya. Graphics wiz Daniel Gray, with help from an elite group of pros, will inspire you to incorporate 3D into your graphics and think more artistically when approaching your creations. And if you’re already familiar with Maya, you’ll learn how Maya 6 makes it even easier to work between both applications.

First you’ll get the essential Photoshop user’s introduction to Maya and learn how to make the leap from 2D to 3D. Then, you’ll discover how high-profile artists use Maya and Photoshop together in real-world scenarios where 2D and 3D collide in a burst of creativity. Through a series of interviews that address a variety of 3D applications, you’ll discover how:

• Maya Master Meats Meier depicts Mother Nature with otherworldly success
• Michael Elins combines photography and classical painting with the 3D world
• Damon Riesberg cranks out a daily comic strip by posing and rendering his cast of characters
• guru studios crafts beautiful 3D cartoons with a cool retro feel for TELETOON
• Meteor Studios brings ultra-realistic prehistoric creatures to life for the Discovery Channel’s Dinosaur Planet
• IBM painstakingly re-creates ancient artifacts, such as the Sphinx, for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
• Meshwerks digitizes automobiles for use in movies, advertising, and video games and creates the ultra-cool chopped and channeled Honda EleMENTAL Woodie!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Add Another Dimension to Your Portfolio--And Move to the Top of Your Craft
Professional artists who strive to bring a new look to their illustrations are using Alias’ premier 3D software in tandem with Adobe’s prominent digital imaging program to create cutting-edge graphics. Now, with Maya 6, this remarkable combo is even better integrated than before.
Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop--brought to you from Maya Press, a publishing partnership between Sybex and Alias--is a dazzling introduction to the vibrant world of 3D and Maya. Graphics wiz Daniel Gray, with help from an elite group of pros, will inspire you to incorporate 3D into your graphics and think more artistically when approaching your creations. And if you’re already familiar with Maya, you’ll learn how Maya 6 makes it even easier to work between both applications.
First you’ll get the essential Photoshop user’s introduction to Maya and learn how to make the leap from 2D to 3D. Then, you’ll discover how high-profile artists use Maya and Photoshop together in real-world scenarios where 2D and 3D collide in a burst of creativity. Through a series of interviews that address a variety of 3D applications, you’ll discover how:
* Maya Master Meats Meier depicts Mother Nature with otherworldly success
* Michael Elins combines photography and classical painting with the 3D world
* Damon Riesberg cranks out a daily comic strip by posing and rendering his cast of characters
* guru studios crafts beautiful 3D cartoons with a cool retro feel for TELETOON
* Meteor Studios brings ultra-realistic prehistoric creatures to life for the Discovery Channel’s Dinosaur Planet
* IBM painstakingly re-creates ancient artifacts, such as the Sphinx, for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
* Meshwerks digitizes automobiles for use in movies, advertising, and video games and creates the ultra-cool chopped and channeled Honda EleMENTAL Woodie!

Add Another Dimension to Your Portfolio—And Move to the Top of Your Craft
Professional artists who strive to bring a new look to their illustrations are using Alias’ premier 3D software in tandem with Adobe’s prominent digital imaging program to create cutting-edge graphics. Now, with Maya 6, this remarkable combo is even better integrated than before.

Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop—brought to you from Maya Press, a publishing partnership between Sybex and Alias—is a dazzling introduction to the vibrant world of 3D and Maya. Graphics wiz Daniel Gray, with help from an elite group of pros, will inspire you to incorporate 3D into your graphics and think more artistically when approaching your creations. And if you’re already familiar with Maya, you’ll learn how Maya 6 makes it even easier to work between both applications.

First you’ll get the essential Photoshop user’s introduction to Maya and learn how to make the leap from 2D to 3D. Then, you’ll discover how high-profile artists use Maya and Photoshop together in real-world scenarios where 2D and 3D collide in a burst of creativity. Through a series of interviews that address a variety of 3D applications, you’ll discover how:

• Maya Master Meats Meier depicts Mother Nature with otherworldly success
• Michael Elins combines photography and classical painting with the 3D world
• Damon Riesberg cranks out a daily comic strip by posing and rendering his cast of characters
• guru studios crafts beautiful 3D cartoons with a cool retro feel for TELETOON
• Meteor Studios brings ultra-realistic prehistoric creatures to life for the Discovery Channel’s Dinosaur Planet
• IBM painstakingly re-creates ancient artifacts, such as the Sphinx, for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
• Meshwerks digitizes automobiles for use in movies, advertising, and video games and creates the ultra-cool chopped and channeled Honda EleMENTAL Woodie!

Add Another Dimension to Your Portfolio--And Move to the Top of Your Craft
Professional artists who strive to bring a new look to their illustrations are using Alias’ premier 3D software in tandem with Adobe’s prominent digital imaging program to create cutting-edge graphics. Now, with Maya 6, this remarkable combo is even better integrated than before.
Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop--brought to you from Maya Press, a publishing partnership between Sybex and Alias--is a dazzling introduction to the vibrant world of 3D and Maya. Graphics wiz Daniel Gray, with help from an elite group of pros, will inspire you to incorporate 3D into your graphics and think more artistically when approaching your creations. And if you’re already familiar with Maya, you’ll learn how Maya 6 makes it even easier to work between both applications.
First you’ll get the essential Photoshop user’s introduction to Maya and learn how to make the leap from 2D to 3D. Then, you’ll discover how high-profile artists use Maya and Photoshop together in real-world scenarios where 2D and 3D collide in a burst of creativity. Through a series of interviews that address a variety of 3D applications, you’ll discover how:
* Maya Master Meats Meier depicts Mother Nature with otherworldly success
* Michael Elins combines photography and classical painting with the 3D world
* Damon Riesberg cranks out a daily comic strip by posing and rendering his cast of characters
* guru studios crafts beautiful 3D cartoons with a cool retro feel for TELETOON
* Meteor Studios brings ultra-realistic prehistoric creatures to life for the Discovery Channel’s Dinosaur Planet
* IBM painstakingly re-creates ancient artifacts, such as the Sphinx, for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
* Meshwerks digitizes automobiles for use in movies, advertising, and video games and creates the ultra-cool chopped and channeled Honda EleMENTAL Woodie!

This book is one huge resume
I wish I would have read the reviews before buying this book. At least I got it used. This book is almost devoid of actual tutorials and hands-on learning. The first few chapters have some instruction, but the majority of the book reads like a compilation of resumes with stunning imagery. There are lots of pictures and in-depth biographies of industry professionals with very little tips on how to create the images included. If you are a new user looking to expand your skills this is not the book for you. If you are an industry professional looking to hire a skilled artist, this may be what you’re looking for. I regret buying this book.

I should have read the review’s of the book first !!
The Book is just a info commercial at best, almost no tech help.

NOTHING NEW
Being a beginner at 3D i buy almost every book related to Maya,but this one was a major disapointment.Explinations and examples are no good u wont learn anything new,all it is is the autor showing off his work

Don’t Purchase
I flipped through the book and saw some nice imagry and thought it might have some good tutorials on the CD-ROM. Was I wrong, this book teaches nothing...it informs the reader of how cool it is to combine Photoshop and Maya and stops right there. I don’t know how this book was published with maya on the title.

NOTHING NEW
Being a beginner at 3D i buy almost every book related to Maya,but this one was a major disapointment.Explinations and examples are no good u wont learn anything new,all it is is the autor showing off his work

Sorry but I cannot recommend it
I am used to buy a lot of good books from Amazon, but this time I had bought this book without waiting for other opinion about, so I think I have to inform that this book is really useless if you are looking for ideas or tutorial regarding integration between the two programs. Really a basic level targeted book, with nothing useful for intermediate/advanced users.

Not happy
I really thought this book would show techniques in using both programs. There is pretty much only two tutorials (Chapter 2 and 3) throughout the book. The rest of the 8 chapters shows case studies and gives long bios of the people that created the work. If you are looking to really learn hands on techniques this is not the book. The CD is horrible, there are only two chapter folders that have scene files. The CD also contains a corny little quicktime movie of Alanis Morisette’s video. Get the book used if you must have it.