This exceptional, full-colour Autodesk Maya Press title - produced by Autodesk, the software's creators - uses real movie footage as the basis for the book's all-new, hands-on tutorials. By following the step-by-step lessons, readers will learn the Maya interface and the basics of modelling, texturing, animating and visual effects using real-world production files. The DVD provides further reinforcement with instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning.