Maya 4.5 Fundamentals

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Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2002114510

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First edition: January 2003

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Dedication

To my mother and father, for their love and support.

” Jim Lammers

To Damon Feuerborn, for introducing me to 3D, and my parents, for their support.

” Lee Gooding

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