Maya® Studio Projects: Game Environments and Props -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Walls, Ceilings, and Floors -- Understanding Backgrounds -- Project: Creating a Brick Wall -- Information Overload -- Chapter 2: Foliage -- Understanding Foliage -- Project: Creating Ivy -- Project: Creating a Savannah Tree -- The Illusion of Detail -- Chapter 3: Weapons -- Understanding Weapons -- Project: Creating and Animating a Western Revolver -- Moving Right Along -- Chapter 4: Vehicles -- Understanding Vehicles -- Project: Building a Dune Buggy -- Where to Go from Here? -- Chapter 5: Buildings -- Understanding Buildings -- Project: Building a Skyscraper -- Let's Light It Up -- Chapter 6: Illuminators -- Understanding Illuminators -- Project: Creating a Wall Sconce -- In the Home Stretch! -- Chapter 7: Ambient Movement -- Understanding Movers -- Project: Creating an Industrial Fan -- Not Just a Level -- Chapter 8: Putting It All Together -- Project: Creating a Sci-Fi Prop -- Project Complete! -- Chapter 9: Pro Tips -- Using Mudbox or ZBrush -- Creating Level of Detail -- Mipmapping -- Using Multiple UV Channels -- Creating Collision Meshes -- Being Professional -- Have Fun! -- Appendix A: Image Gallery -- Appendix B: About the Companion DVD -- What You'll Find on the DVD -- System Requirements -- Using the DVD -- Troubleshooting -- Customer Care -- Index.