This official book, produced by Alias, is your solution to creating stunning images in Maya 6. Explore textures, lighting, cameras, shading networks, and other core rendering issues. Each chapter includes a theoretical discussion of the concepts, combined with tested step-by-step tutorials that make complex topics easy to follow. Gain additional insight and assistance from the valuable chapter-by-chapter QuickTime overviews provided by an Alias Certified Instructor. Don't miss the inspiring full-color photo gallery of stunning images rendered in Maya. The companion DVD includes Maya Beginners Guide | Rendering ($34.99 value) that helps you get started with Maya rendering.