The MEL Companion: Maya Scripting for 3D Artists

Description

The MEL Companion: Maya Scripting for 3D Artists provides a detailed introduction to MEL for those with no scripting experience. It also covers a variety of more advanced topics for intermediate users already familiar with MEL. Using practical projects, users will work through the basics of MEL and expand into modeling and animation, dynamics and particles, creating custom tools, and customizing Maya's interface and environment. For Maya users ready to master MEL, this is the one resource they'll need.

FEATURES

Provides a comprehensive introduction to scripting fundamentals for beginners, and expands on more advanced topics for intermediate users

Details the entire scripting process from actions vs. tools to scripting styles

Explains how to create custom tools and user interfaces with ELF

Provides workarounds and a detailed appendix on the most commonly encountered vector and 3D math solutions, making it easy for artists to master and use these necessary concepts

Includes a CD-ROM with all files necessary to complete the projects in the book and to gain lots of scripting practice and examples
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