Beginning VFX with Autodesk Maya

Chapter 1: Introduction to Visual Effects -  Scope of this book-  Topics to be covered-  The importance of Visual Effects-  The need for the creation of the visual magic
Chapter 2: History of VFX -  The Evolution of Science in visual design-  The State of Art technology in the Digital Era
Chapter 3: Industrial application for VFX-  How to approach the planning of a VFX shot-  Industry practices-  Software, tools, and techniques used in the rendition of the visual splendor on Screen
Chapter 4: Introduction to FX in Maya-  Maya Nucleus-  nParticle System-  Fluids-  ncloth -  nHair
Chapter 5: Working with nParticle FX -  Fun with Emitter-  nParticle tool -  Identical object creation with Instancer
Chapter 6: Creating effects with Particle Emission, Fields/Solvers-  Real-life simulation with Gravity-  Creation of galaxy -  Tinker bell magical dust particle generation
Chapter 7: Maya Rigid and Soft Body Systems-  Introduction to Rigid Body and Constraints-  Rigid & Soft Body example
Chapter 8: Working with Maya Fluids-  Introduction to fluid -working with container-  Working with 2D container -  Working with 3D container 
Chapter 9: Maya Effects-  Get Effect Asset Library-  Collision with effects-  Creating fire, fireworks, lightening, shatter, and smoke effects
Chapter 10: Playing with MAYA nucleus Cloth & nConstraint-  Creating nCloth-  Working with passive collider-  Play with nCloth Attributes-  Power of nConstraints for effective and efficient simulation.
Chapter 11: Working with Hair and Fur Styling -  Foundation concept of hair and fur creation-  Long hair creation and simulation-  Maya Hair library
Chapter 12: Technical Fluid Simulation with Bifrost-  Importance of Bifrost Fluids-  Working with Bifrost library- 

Dr Abhishek Kumar is an Apple Certified Associate, Adobe Education Trainer, and certified by Autodesk. He received a PhD in computer applications and a master's degree in animation and computer science. He also received a post-doctoral fellowship at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia.

Dr Kumar is actively involved in course development in animation and design engineering for various institutions and universities. He has published a number of research papers and covered a wide range of topics in various digital scientific areas (image analysis, visual identity, graphics, digital photography, motion graphics, 3D animation, visual effects, editing, composition). He holds 10 patents in the field of AI, design, and IoT.
Dr Kumar has completed professional studies related to animation, computer graphics, virtual reality, stereoscopy, filmmaking, visual effects, and photography from Norwich University of Arts, University of Edinburg, and Wizcraft MIME & FXPHD, Australia. He is passionate about the media and entertainment industry and has directed two animation short films. Dr Kumar has trained more than 100,000 students across the globe from 153 countries (top five: India, Germany, USA, Spain, Australia). His alumni have worked for national and international movies.