How to Cheat in Maya focuses on the art of animation and how it is done in Maya. The book presents productivity tips and tools so that animators can get things done in the most efficient way possible and achieve quality results with minimal effort.

The guide delves into universal techniques within the art of animation, specifically tailored for Maya. Readers will learn which circumstances call for specific techniques and how to get quality results swiftly. Key topics include:

• Understanding what anticipation and settle look like in the graph editor.
• Executing moving holds effectively from a technical standpoint.
• Identifying which tangent types are useful for different situations.

These nuggets of information make How to Cheat in Maya an invaluable resource for artists and animators.

The accompanying DVD includes all Maya files, as well as video files of the animations demonstrated in the book. An additional website accompanies the package, offering further resources.

The format of instruction empowers animators to apply techniques and concepts to their personal work and vision. Scene files are included to give readers a glimpse "under the hood" of a professional animator's work. The efficient and creative presentation allows readers to quickly understand how to apply a technique to various contexts.

With a focus on character animation, this book fills an overlooked niche. Video files provide demonstrations for animators to follow along, frame by frame, enhancing the learning experience.