Books by David (Weta Digital Gould

Provides artists and programmers with an understanding of the way Maya works and how it can be enhanced and customized through programming. This book offers an introduction to the core ideas of computer graphics. It discusses problem solving with MEL (Maya's scripting language) and C++ API, with many code examples for each.

Learning Maya, the world's leading 3D animation and effects package, is a challenge. This guide helps the reader learn how to customize and extend Maya with scripts and plugins that take control and productivity to new levels. It includes real-world examples illustrating applications of Maya programming.