Introduction 1. Learning the Maya Interface 2. Controlling the View Panel 3. Starting with Primitive Objects 4. Working with Objects 5. Creating and Editing Polygon Objects 6. Working with NURBS Surfaces 7. Drawing and Editing Curves 8. Using Deformers 9. Assigning Materials and Textures 10. Adding Paint Effects 11. Using Cameras and Lights 12. Animating with Keyframes 13. Working with Characters 14. Animating with Dynamics 15. Rendering a Scene 16. Using MEL Scripting Glossary Index