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Description of  Vehicle Rigging in Maya

Learn to rig a car model in Autodesk Maya for use in animation, games, design visualization, and visual effects. Author Adam Crespi starts with an overview of parenting and hierarchy, moving into separating the model into working components. From there, you'll learn about creating controllers, constructing functioning wheel assemblies, and constraining the suspension. Expressions are used to tie the rig components together and add a degree of autonomous motion and rotation. Last, a bonus chapter on materials shows how to add realistic shaders onto the car and tie the controls to functionality such as operable headlights and taillights. Note: Some experience with polygonal modeling in Maya and beginning knowledge of rigging and constraints will help you get the most from this course. Topics include: Opening and accessing the model Scaling a model uniformly Creating and cloning controllers Parenting the tires and hubs Controlling the suspension Stitching the rig together Writing expressions for the wheels, steering, and body Adding brake lights and turn signal controls Creating chrome, rubber, and glass shaders Applying interior finishes