Learning Maya 8 Maya Unlimited Features is your key to unlocking the power of Maya Unlimited software. Learn to master Maya Fluid Effects, Maya Cloth, Maya Fur, and the powerful new Maya Hair feature. Don't miss out on everything Maya software has to offer. Learn to create and animate a stormy ocean set beneath a cloudy sky. Build fires and create smoke. Add and animate fur and long hair for your characters. Finally, learn to dress your characters realistically by working with cloth.

Learn from helpful theoretical discussions that will aid you in understanding how Maya Unlimited works and take advantage of step-by-step project-based tutorials so you can get to work right away. We've also added instructor-led chapter overviews, presented by Alias Certified Instructors, to further demonstrate the concepts covered in the book.