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Dover Studios Releases Maya 2013 Surface Materials Visual Effects Training Video



HALIFAX, NS, CANADA January 23, 2013 -- Dover Studios today released Maya 2013 Surface Materials, their latest visual effects training video.



Maya 2013 Surface Materials provides visual effects artists with an introduction to texturing and surface materials in Maya. The video features crystal clear 1080p high definition video.

Visual effects artists, Andrew Hazelden and Russell Hazelden, share countless tips and techniques that will help you create realistic surface materials. Maya 2013 Surface Materials begins with an overview of the many render nodes available in the Hypershade.

Essential topics include: exploring common material attributes, shading models, specular highlights, texture mapping, 3D projections, IPR rendering and raytracing. The video shows in detail the methods used to render reflective metallic and glass surfaces, and discusses photographic techniques used to create environment maps. Both the Maya Software and Mental Ray renderers are used throughout the video.

No steps are left out and every detail is explained with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

Pricing and Availability

The Maya 2013 Surface Materials video is available today as a download for $49.95 USD. For more information visit the Dover Studios website and watch the preview.

About Dover Studios

Dover Studios, Inc. was founded in 2000 by brothers, Andrew Hazelden and Russell Hazelden, to provide professional Maya training for visual effects artists working in the motion picture industry. Visual effects artists have relied on Dover Studios Maya training videos for years to help them meet the challenges of learning new skills. Satisfied customers around the world include students, freelancers, visual effects studios, universities and businesses.

Dover Studios visual effects training videos are specifically designed to help artists advance their skills in a way that is flexible, convenient, and affordable. The VFX training videos are available as downloads from the Dover Studios website enabling artists to learn new techniques right away and at their own pace.

For more information please visit:
http://www.doverstudios.com