In Silico

Author: Jason Sharpe
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0123736552
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann

In Silico: 3D Animation and Simulation of Cell Biology with Maya and MEL (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics)

In Silico introduces Maya programming into one of the most fascinating application areas of 3D graphics: biological visualization.
In Silico
In five building-block tutorials, this book prepares animators to work with visualization problems in cell biology. The book assumes no deep knowledge of cell biology or 3D graphics programming. An accompanying DVD-ROM includes code derived from the tutorials, the working Maya computer files, and sample animated movies.

*Teaches artists and scientists to create realistic digital images of humans and nature with the popular CG program, Maya
*This self-contained study guide includes background, foundations, and practice
*Step-by-step example programs and end-result

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