Maya Python for Games and Film: A Complete Reference for the Maya Python API

ISBN-13: 9780123785787 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011

Adam Mechtley

Opis

Maya Python for Games and Film is the first book to focus exclusively on how to implement Python with Maya. Written by trusted authorities in the field, this in-depth guide will help you master Maya Python, whether you're a seasoned technical artist looking to make the transition from MEL to Python or an aspiring artist not wanting to scramble for information.

Spis treści

Introduction to Maya Python. Part 1 Command-Level Python in Maya: The Maya Command Engine and User Interface. Python Basics. Start Programming in Maya Python. Object-Oriented Programming in Maya Python. Working with Files. Writing Complex Programs in Maya Python. Part 2 Designing Maya User Interfaces with Python: Principles of Maya Tool Design. Basic User Interfaces with Maya Python. External User Interfaces and mayapy. Advanced User Interfaces with Maya Python and QT. Part 3 Fundamentals of the Maya Python API: Understanding C++ and the API Documentation. Writing Scripts that Implement the API. Programming a Command. Part 4 The Maya Python API and the Dependency Graph: Data Flow in Maya. Programming a Dependency Graph Node. Programming Special Types of Nodes. Improving Performance of Custom Nodes.

O autorze

Adam Mechtley, Ryan Trowbridge