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An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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While some rigging books focus too much on the theory of rigging
and provide little instruction, others do the exact opposite and
offer no reasoning behind the button-pushing. An Essential
Introduction to Maya Character Rigging, 2nd Edition, however,
offers a perfect balance. Cheryl Briggs' text is built for the
classroom, with step-by-step tutorials that guide the reader
through the rigging process. With vibrant screenshots and a
plethora of helpful tips, this book provides a strong foundation in
character rigging for anyone who wants to pursue 3D animation or
more advanced rigging topics. Features Provides readers with
fundamental techniques to give them a firm grasp on Maya character
rigging. Thorough step-by-step tutorials, which provides
instruction on how to create biped, quadruped, and prop rigs.
Continuous updates and further support can be located at
www.cherylcreates.com Cheryl Briggs (formerly Cabrera) is an
award-winning animated short film director. She has advised and
guided aspiring animators, game artists, and visual effects artists
for 20 years. Since 2009, Cheryl has taught all aspects of
production in the Character Animation specialization in the School
of Visual Arts and Design at the University of Central Florida. She
also taught as Professor of Animation at the Savannah College of
Art and Design from 2001 to 2009. Cheryl is currently on the Board
of Directors for the Animation Hall of Fame. She also is a member
of the Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive
Techniques (SIGGRAPH), the International Animated Film Society
(ASIFA-Hollywood), Women in Animation, Women in Film and
Television, and the Society for Animation Studies. Cheryl is also
an Autodesk Certified Professional and an Autodesk Certified
Instructor in Maya. She is the author of An Essential Introduction
to Maya Character Rigging (Focal Press, 2008), Reel Success:
Creating Demo Reels and Animation Portfolios (Focal Press, 2013),
and Animating Short Stories: Narrative Techniques and Visual Design
(Bloomsbury Academic, 2019). Cheryl holds a B.A. and M.Ed. in
Education and an M.F.A. in Computer Art with a specialization in 3D
Animation. She is a digital artist and animator that blends the
lines between digital imagery and the traditional painting medium.
She has participated is numerous group and solo exhibitions in the
United States and her work is featured in several private
collections. Her award-winning students have been featured in
animation festivals worldwide, and many have gone on to work within
the entertainment industry.
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