Introduction to the Getting Started tutorials
effects. Maya provides a comprehensive suite of tools for your 3D content creation work ranging from
modeling, animation, and dynamics through to painting and rendering to name but a few.
With Maya, you can create and edit 3D models in a variety of modeling formats and animate your models
using Maya's suite of animation tools. You can create convincing visual simulations of rigid and soft body
objects interacting in the physical world using the computational dynamics and particles tools. Maya also
provides a range of tools to allow you to render your animated 3D scenes to achieve photo realistic
imagery and animated visual effects.
The Maya software interface is fully customizable for those users who require the ability to maximize
their productivity. Maya allows users to extend their functionality within Maya by providing access to MEL
(Maya Embedded Language). With MEL, you can customize the user interface and write scripts and
macros. In addition, a full Application Programmers Interface (API) is available to enhance the power and
functionality of Maya
The content creation power of Maya is provided to users in an integrated software application that is
designed to enhance user productivity and ease of use.
The goal of this manual is to assist you in getting started with Maya as you embark upon your learning
path.
This chapter provides the following information:
About Getting Started with Maya–Contents of the Getting Started with Maya manual.
Prerequisites–What you should know before using Getting Started with Maya.
Installing Maya–Information on installing Maya.
Using the Getting Started with Maya files–How to copy the files provided on CD-ROM for the
Getting Started with Maya lessons.
Maya Help–Outlines the help resources provided with your Maya software.
Additional Resources–Outlines resources beyond what is included with your Maya software.
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