A Last Note

This book is not about making spreadsheets or designing newsletters. 3D animation programs in general, and Maya in particular, can lay claim to something no other software can ”the ability to create and visualize entire worlds , full of detail and realistically imaged , all from your own mind. Between the price/power ratio of modern computers and Maya's lower price point, we're entering an era in which one person can create fully realized environments, characters , and stories, all from four simple resources: a desktop computer, Maya software, time, and talent. There may be moments of difficulty mixed with other moments of triumph as you progress from neophyte to master. For the most part, however, we have found that the primary emotion is the joy of creation as we get better. We hope you find your journey to be every bit as rewarding and pleasurable as we have.