This DVD-ROM gives a unique hands-on approach to learning Maya's robust system enabling the user to better understand the funamentals and up-to-the-minute techniques used to achieve greater organic realism. Users will also learn image plane preparation, extruding along curves, append to polygon tool, subdivision hierarchy, duplicating along curves, polygon proxy modeling, combining multiple polygon objects, surface conversion, mirroring, attaching, cleaning up geometry and a number of additional tips and techniques for efficient modeling. --cover.

System requirements: DVD player or home computer with DVD-ROM drive and DVD playback software; Quicktime 6.5; 1024 X 768 display or higher.