Maya is the premier tool for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. It is used by such film houses as Industrial, Light & Magic and Pixar to creating 3D animation and special effects. "Learning Maya 5 MEL Fundamentals" teaches Maya's MEL scripting language. This is an official book, produced by Alias. It includes Exploring Maya 5 Features, a DVD produced by Alias that sells separately for $49.99.