Maya is the premier tool for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. It is used by such film houses as Industrial, Light & Magic, Pixar, and Disney for creating 3D animation and special effects. In "Learning Maya 5 Render", readers explore textures, lighting, cameras, shading networks, and other core rendering issues. This is an official book, produced by Alias. It also includes "Exploring Maya 5 Features", a DVD produced by Alias that sells separately for $49.99.