3D art essentials : the fundamentals of 3D modeling, texturing, and animation

Summary: Create high-quality 3D animations and models by using the basic concepts and principles of 3D art presented by GeekAtPlay.com's Ami Chopine. This handy studio reference breaks down the core concepts into easy-to-understand segments and teaches you the 'why' in addition to the 'how.' Using application agnostic step-by-step tutorials, this book teaches you how to model, pose, and texture your creations as well as scenery creation, animation, and rendering. Learn which applications are best for your needs and how you can get started making money in the 3D field. The companion website includes video tutorials, models, project files, and other resources.

Record details

ISBN: 6613164313
ISBN: 9786613164315
ISBN: 9781283164313
ISBN: 1283164310
ISBN: 9781136132223
ISBN: 1136132228
ISBN: 1138400688
ISBN: 9781138400689
ISBN: 1136132171
ISBN: 9781136132179
ISBN: 113613221X
ISBN: 9781136132216
ISBN: 024081472X
ISBN: 9780240814728
ISBN: 0240814711
ISBN: 9780240814711
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 274 pages) : illustrations
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Publisher: Oxford ; Burlington, MA : Focal Press, ©2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	History of computer graphics and special effects -- Getting started and getting finished -- Polygons -- Nurbs -- Subdivision surfaces -- Deforming -- Rigging -- Animation -- Dynamics -- How the pixel gets its color -- More than just color -- Light effects -- Lighting the way -- Working the camera -- Environments -- Rendering -- Procedures and graphs -- Scripting -- What tools to use -- Making a career out of 3D.
Language Note:	English.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.