Maya Rendering Nodes Reference Library: Surfaces
Discover a detailed exploration of the specialized attributes and best-use workflows for each of Maya's material types. Software required: Maya 8.0 and higher (project files created using Maya 2010).
What you'll learn
Discover a detailed exploration of the specialized attributes and best-use workflows for each of Maya's material types. Learn the fundamentals of common color attributes and fully understand translucency. Utilize the Use Background shader for compositing purposes and explore the Ramp Shader. Learn to use Glow, Phong and Phong E, and Raytrace attributes of Maya materials. Software required: Maya 8.0 and higher (project files created using Maya 2010).
Table of contents
- Glow Attributes of Maya Materials 8m
- Raytrace Attributes of Maya Materials 11m
- Translucency Attributes of Maya Materials 9m
- Vector Render Attributes of Maya Materials 5m
- Anisotropic Material 5m
- Blinn Material 4m
- Layered Shader Material 8m
- Phong and Phong E Materials 5m
- Ramp Shader Material 10m
- Shading Map Material 7m
- Surface Shader Material 6m
- Use Background Material 7m
About the author
Kyle was one of the first authors for Digital-Tutors, now a Pluralsight company. and has been a part of the team for over 10 years. Kyle began his career in computer graphics education as a college instructor and worked as a Digital-Tutors rendering tutor and curriculum manager since 2002. Kyle has contributed to many of the most popular projects and helped the Digital-Tutors team win awards throughout the company's history. Kyle has had the honor of having his art exhibited at the New York ... more