Thursday, May 22, 2008

MAYAMAYMAYAMAYAMAYAMAYA (Tai You)

After being introduced to MAYA, i discovered that it is indeed a very powerful tool in creating graphics and animation as many of the gaming industries today makes use widely of MAYA to create their games. As a game player, i am sure that the graphics aspect of a game is also as important as the game play. Many will consider the graphics quality of each game before deciding to try out. Therefore, as a GET student, it is definitely essential for us to be both well-versed in programming, and also in designing areas.

After serveral lessons on MAYA, We learnt about using polygons, NURBS and the different variations of tools in MAYA to create many creative graphics. Programming languages such as python and MEL can also be used to improve the efficiency of work. In the industry today, many people are already proficient in using MAYA. However, a graphics made in MAYA can be done by using many different methods such as bevel, extrude and texturizing. In my opinion, one who can produce images in the most efficient and simplest method makes a good designer.

As a MAYA learner, i am sure that most of my classmates will also encounter difficulties in creating the graphics they want. The guidebook we were recommended to buy was quite helpful and also several websites i went to while searching for solutions. One of them is http://www.highend3d.com/maya. There are tutorials and tips which can aid us in our learning.

By continously learning MAYA, adding onto our knowledge and resources, it will definitely aid us in doing our assignment on the city. With the proficiency in MAYA, it will give us more future opportunities on our jobs and also benefit us in creating games for the world.

-Tai You

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