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Materials define how the surface of 3D objects appear and lend them color, transparency, and texture that allow you to view the characteristics of a surface. This course introduces the basics of creating materials in Maya. Author George Maestri presents the basic material types as well as how to apply and align bitmap textures. He also discusses the concepts behind transparency, specularity, and reflectivity, which impact the appearance and light receptiveness of materials.
Topics include:

    Understanding the basic materials
    Creating and applying maps
    Working with the Hypershade window
    Using bitmaps as textures
    Creating reflections
    Using bump vs. displacement mapping
    Projecting textures on surfaces
    UV mapping a complex object