Learning Autodesk Foundation is a full-color book that offers students a hands-on approach for learning how to use Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software. You will work with real movie footage, interactive tutorials and step-by-step lessons to understand the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. The companion DVD, which includes instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning, will further reinforce the topics covered in the book so that you can become better acquainted with the Maya User Interface.
an okay introduction to the program. more about learning to complete exercises than fundamental principles. and every year the new book uses a movie as a case study. this year's is "delgo". which is just unfortunate.