How to Cheat in Maya 2026 is more than a software manual - it's a complete guide to working smarter, animating faster, and thinking like a professional. This edition covers Maya's latest tools and features, but more importantly, it focuses on real-world workflows and the creative process behind great animation.
How to Cheat in Maya 2026 is more than a software manual - it's a complete guide to working smarter, animating faster, and thinking like a professional. This edition covers Maya's latest tools and features, but more importantly, it focuses on real-world workflows and the creative process behind great animation.
Kenny Roy began his career in 1997 as a dustbuster on cel-animated features. He's gone on to animate some of the most memorable characters on screen, from King Kong to Scooby Doo. Over more than 25-year career, he's taught animation in-person and online and been a speaker at conferences and seminars around the globe. Kenny currently operates November Games in New Zealand where he lives with his wife and two sons. Genevieve Freckelton is an animator and instructor. Genevieve started in TV commercials and network news, then moved on to feature films and television, credits include Tron: Legacy and The Adventures of Kami and Big Bird. Genevieve has been teaching undergraduate character animation in Autodesk Maya for over 10 years. Currently Genevieve is teaching at De Anza College.
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01 BEFORE YOU START 02 PRINCIPLES 03 THE THIRTEENTH PRINCIPLE 04 MAXIMIZING YOUR RIGS 05 GRAPH EDITOR 06 MASTERING TIME 07 PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES 08 CONSTRAINTS & CONTACT 09 CAMERA 10 CYCLES 11 FACIAL ANIMATION 12 LAYERS 13 POLISH