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	Essential CG Lighting Techniques with 3ds Max, Second Edition (Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation) Lighting is the one thing that makes or breaks any CG environment. This inspirational book and DVD give you everything you need to create convincing CG lightin; from the concepts and theoretical aspects to the techniques and tricks that are essential in a production environment. The stunning color illustrations throughout the book illustrate just what can be done, while the tutorials show you exactly how to do it.Every ounce of theory is backed up with practical tutorials, using the free trial v...
	3D AutoCAD 2009: One Step at a Time AutoCAD 2009 innovations include the introduction of the task-based ribbon which will soon dominate the computer software industry, a new menu browser, Quick tools (Properties, Drawings, Views), and the phenomenal View Cube and Steering Wheels which will make 3-dimensional creation as easy as 2D! The AutoCAD: One Step at a Time series is going into its 8th Edition with its 2009 books, and it continues to deliver the easiest, hands-on, step-by-step instructions available in CAD textbooks worldwi...
	3D Construction Modeling 3D Construction Modeling is a user friendly book that walks you through the construction process for a small house. It is not only practical but the only guide that shows you step-by-step how to build a construction model using SketchUp 4.0. The book and CD-ROM feature a trial version of the modeling software, video tutorials and real-world construction details in ten easy graphic lessons. This unique narrative is designed to introduce novices to key features of construction modeling as well ...
	3ds Max 9 Essentials: Autodesk Media and Entertainment Courseware Bring 3D film effects to the big screen. Generate realistic characters for a top-selling game. Create rich and complex design visualization. Autodesk® 3ds Max® 9 lets you maximize your productivity and tackle challenging animation projects. And this book, developed by Autodesk insiders, lets you master the essential tools and techniques. Learn how to use 3ds Max 9 confidently in a production environment. Each chapter of this book has a series of theory lessons and one lab. The theory lessons i...
	Introducing Maya 8: 3D for Beginners +CD If you're just beginning to dive into the world of 3D, this is the book for you." Animation Magazine The Academy Award® winning Maya® 3D animation and effects software is the first choice of film and video artists, game developers, and 3D design professionals. Discover how to build, render, and animate your own digital models and scenes, and begin to develop professional-level Maya skills with the latest edition of this popular bestseller. Starting with the basics, the book bu...
	The Official Guide to 3D GameStudio If you’re a video game enthusiast, then you’ve probably thought more than once about creating your own games. Now you can develop your own 3D games using 3D GameStudio! The Official Guide to 3D GameStudio will help you develop the skills you need to create a variety of games, including first-person shooter and fantasy role-playing. Learn how to make a game from start to finish using the most readily found tools in the industry. You’ll cover the fundamentals of character animation, level bu...
	Game Physics Engine Development (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Interactive 3D Technology) Simulating physics helps cutting-edge games distinguish themselves by making virtual objects behave as we expect them to in the real world. Physics engines are the software programs that run these simulations. Building an engine is difficult, however. There are a large number of new developers (and hobbyists) coming into this market who need help through this complex process. Current introductory books are inadequate; they don't bring enough real-world programming experience to the task. There i...
	AutoCAD: Professional Tips and Techniques Build Your Skills with Hundreds of Helpful Ideas from Two AutoCAD Superstars Two AutoCAD experts distill years of combined experience into hundreds of the most useful AutoCAD tips and techniques you'll ever find. Fun, easy to read, and packed with information, this beautiful guide equips you with inside tricks on critical AutoCAD features and functions--all in fast, easy-to-digest nuggets. Discover keyboard shortcuts and little-known system variables or punch up your style with expert tip...
	Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach With this third edition of Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach, we enter the new era of GRASS6, the first release that includes substantial new code developed by the International GRASS Development Team. The dramatic growth in open source software libraries has made the GRASS6 development more efficient, and has enhanced GRASS interoperability with a wide range of open source and proprietary geospatial tools. Thoroughly updated with material related to the GRASS6, the third edition includes ...