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Summary: good book/not really a killer/could be of great help though
Review: ***Most tips in this book are OK, but not by any means 'killer'.
I found some great tips, but I also found lots of common sense and not so useful advices - wondering why were they called 'tips' after all.
***The guy is funny and the reading is really entertaining,... but is that really what people should expect from a collection of 'killer tips'?
***I think the book could be more efficient, and less `blah blah blah ha ha ha wasn't this funny?' would help with that.
***It would be nice if the author would cut to the chase and in LESS words and MORE advices (tips), make this book a real killer, and a real must-have on the shelf of any Maya artist.
***Last, but not least, this book can actually be of great help to some...:)
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Summary: Book Review ¿Maya 5 Killer Tips!¿
Review: Book Review "Maya 5 Killer Tips!" BY WEYERT DE BOERIn most books you can find little boxes with Tips and Truces, in my opinion it is the most interesting subtexts available in books.
This "Killer Tips!" (An idea of Scott Kelly) series consists of a little book with around 180-200pages with wide collection of useful tips. "Maya 5 Killer Tips!" includes tips and trucks for Alias|Wavefront Maya 5. The book is written by Eric Hanson visual effects artist worked on movies like Spider-Man, Hollow Man and Fantasia 2000. The book consists of several chapters who are: 1.Deciphering the Hieroglyphics;
2.Taming the Beast;
3.The Glamorous World Of Modelling;
4.Embracing the Revolution;
5.Rags to Rendering
6.From Home Movies to Hollywood;
7.Building Character (Animation That is)
8.Dangerous Effects Animation;
9.Getting Under the Hood;
10.Real World Production Methods Maya 5 Killer Tips! Is a great book of resources to enhance and pepper up your knowledge about Alias|Wavefront Maya in general, a book from the beginner and the experts.The book includes tips and trucks you might never have found, if you had to find it yourself. It's a great resource for saving time when working with Maya 5. Especially the tips about (speeding) rendering and modelling were of big value for me. This book should be on every desk who is serious Maya 5 user. The Killer Tips! Editions for other 3d applications are also in the works for example Lightwave Killer Tips!
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Summary: Worth more then it cost...
Review: I could not more highly recommend a book then this one, "Maya 5 Killer Tips." It truly is a killer book. I am very new to Maya, but with this book I have been able to work with some of the more powerful features of Maya 5 with greater ease thanks to this book. It is books like this one that greatly shortens the learning curve of powerful programs like Maya as well as enabling new users to enjoy the learning process at the same time. For the price of admission for two to a movie and a couple soft drinks you can have this excellent book.
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Summary: Worth more then it cost...
Review: I could not more highly recommend a book then this one, "Maya 5 Killer Tips." It truly is a killer book. I am very new to Maya, but with this book I have been able to work with some of the more powerful features of Maya 5 with greater ease thanks to this book. It is books like this one that greatly shortens the learning curve of powerful programs like Maya as well as enabling new users to enjoy the learning process at the same time. For the price of admission for two to a movie and a couple soft drinks you can have this excellent book.
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Summary: GREAT deskside reading
Review: I recently got this book and keep it by my desk when I am rendering. Just thumbing through it every now and then proves to be extreemly valuable. The tips are really good, well written, with lots of useful images. Even the most advanced maya users will find some great tips to speed up productivity. A very powerful tool for the newbie as well. Most of these tips cannot be found in a standard book without being buried in a tutorial. The other thing that I really liked about these tips is that they include technical tips as well as great artistic tips from a great master, Eric Hanson.
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Summary: A CG book I actually enjoyed
Review: I've been working in computer graphics for about eighteen years and Maya for the last two. I've always read books about CG very reluctantly. Even the most entertaining among them I've found to be a chore. But I have actually been surprised by my inability to put this book down. The information is very valuable and powerful. And the way the information is presented - in short, comprehensive, digestible nuggets - is perfect for creatives like me that have the attention span of a flea.
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Summary: Killer Book for Killer Tips
Review: Just finished reading Maya 5 Killer Tips. Great book for both newbies and seasoned pro's alike. I've been working with Maya since version 1.0, and gained a lot of knowledge in a very short period of time reading this book. Colorful screen grabs and easy reading text makes getting to the informaion quick and easy. The "Erics" cover a lot of ground, from interface shortcuts, modeling, lighting, to ik,and effects. A great addition to any Maya library.
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Summary: GREAT deskside reading
Review: Maya 5 Killer Tips, is full of real tips, that can be used for just about any project. I'm an advanced Maya user, and found this book to be very helpful. This book covers it all, and is great for beginners to advanced Maya users alike. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: There's Gold in them there tips!
Review: Maya 5 Killer Tips, is full of real tips, that can be used for just about any project. I'm an advanced Maya user, and found this book to be very helpful. This book covers it all, and is great for beginners to advanced Maya users alike. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: A good book for both experts and beginners
Review: This book has something for everyone. As an animation supervisor I was of course particularly interested in the sections on Character Animation and Rigging, but I was able to glean good information from the books other sections as well. Its written in a clear, concise (and sometimes witty) manner, and the book walks you through each tip and trick in a economical but thorough way. The great thing about this book IMHO is that because of its approach to each problem, it is able to fit a *lot* of different tips between the covers of its relatively slim profile. This makes it an ideal companion to larger, more pedestrian tomes on Maya, while keeping one step ahead with its insightful and often invaluable professional instruction. I recommend it for both the novice and seasoned user alike.
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