Character modeling with Maya and ZBrush : professional polygonal modeling techniques

Summary: Create believable CG character models with this unique book and DVD package. The stunning color images show just what you can achieve, and the detailed step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to achieve them. Every technique and tip is backed up with practical tutorials, using the models, textures and video on the companion DVD to offer a crash course to this vital skill. Jason Patnode takes you from low to high-resolution modeling - helping you span the gap between game and film industry skills. Based on Maya 2008 and ZBrush 3.0. You'll learn: Pipeline and modeling guidelines . Overview of Maya . Introduction to ZBrush modeling . Concept art . Anatomy . Creating a video game character . Creating a hyper-real character . Creating a photo-real character . UVs and texturing . How to create a demo reel * Master professional techniques and workflow processes with clear, easy to follow tutorials * Companion DVD contains video tutorials, plug-ins, models and texture maps as well as high quality art from participating artists * Interviews with professionals connect the concepts to real world workflow and applications.

Record details

ISBN: 9780240520346
ISBN: 9780240520346
ISBN: 0240520343
ISBN: 1136141812
ISBN: 9781136141812
ISBN: 0080557635
ISBN: 9780080557632
Physical Description: 1 online resource
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Publisher: Oxford ; Boston : Focal Press, 2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Pipeline and modeling guidelines; Overview of Maya; Intro to ZBrush modeling; Concept art; Anatomy; Creating a video game character; Creating a hyper-real character; Creating a photo-real character; UVs and texturing; The next step.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.