3D and animation Books

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	The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects Master the art of computer animation and visual effects production with the latest edition of this cutting-edge guide This remarkable edition of The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects offers clear, step-by-step guidelines for the entire process of creating a fully rendered 3D computer animation. With up-to-date coverage of the latest computer animation styles and techniques, this versatile guide provides insightful information for creating animations and visual effects—from creative ...
	Deconstructing the Elements with 3ds Max, Third Edition: Create natural fire, earth, air and water without plug-ins (Autodesk Media and Entertainment Techniques) 3ds Max is the leading 3D modeling, animation, and rendering solution for artists, schools, and production environments. The unique tutorial approach of this book permits readers to learn essential techniques that every 3D artist needs to create CG environments by recreating the earth's elements of earth, air, fire and water. No extra plug-ins are required to perform the exercises. Draper studies the real world and then simulates it with 3ds Max -a unique approach that reflects classical art tr...
	Essential CG Lighting Techniques with 3ds Max, Third Edition (Autodesk Media and Entertainment Techniques) Certified by Autodesk, Darren Brooker's new edition teaches the production techniques behind real-world work. The tutorials take you from the fundamentals of lighting, right through to advanced techniques. * Everything you need to learn the art of CG lighting in one easy-to-use volume * Free trial software and detailed tutorials take you through every step of the CG lighting process * Learn the art and science of lighting CG environments the Autodesk-certifi...
	Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2009 and MultiMedia CD Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2009 is written to assist students, designers, engineers and professionals. The book provides a solid foundation in SolidWorks by utilizing projects with Step-by-Step instructions for the beginning to intermediate SolidWorks user. Explore the user interface, menus, toolbars and modeling techniques to create parts, assemblies and drawings in an engineering environment with the 2.5 hour Multi-media CD. Follow the Step-by-Step instructions and develop multiple par...
	Maya Visual Effects: The Innovator's Guide Create positively dazzling effects with the unique insights and practical advice in this innovative guide from a working professional Maya artist. Need to create plasmatic energy by lunch? Animate a field of sprouting daisies before tomorrow’s meeting? Fashion a force field by Friday? With Maya’s flexible toolset and the unique tutorials in this book, you’ll learn how to solve real-world problems, improvise, and finish your professional assignments on time and with flair....
	Maya Professional Tips and Techniques Designed for busy Maya users like you, this guide offers dozens of how-tos, workarounds, and shortcuts culled from years of experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production pipeline. You’ll discover tricks and timesavers on texturing particles, customizing Paint Effects brushes, modeling polygon faces, creating facial rigs with wire deformers, and much more—and helpful full-color illustrations reinforce the concepts. From modeling, animating, and rigging to texturing and lighting, this...
	Learning Autodesk Maya 2008, (Official Autodesk Training Guide, includes DVD): The Modeling & Animation Handbook Develop out of this world modeling and animation skills with Learning Autodesk Maya 2008 I The Modeling & Animation Handbook. Follow clear, step-by-step tutorials to understand the modeling and animation stages of production using artwork from the LAIKA short film Moongirl. Learn to build models with a variety of surface types and then make them move with a wide range of animation techniques directly from the makers of Autodesk Maya. You'll learn to make sound decisions from the beginning, to sa...
	3D Studio VIZ Tutorials Six substantive, "start-to-finish" tutorial projects -- each of which culminates in a professional quality image -- make 3D Studio VIZ Tutorials the perfect choice for the reader who wants to learn 3D Studio VIZ by using it! Each self-contained tutorial in 3D Studio VIZ Tutorials assists the reader in developing the skills needed to build a model, add textures and backgrounds, and add lighting to produce a rendering. All models have been carefully chosen to introduce concepts in logical order ...
	Learning AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 Learn AutoCAD from the source! This beautiful full-color Official Training Guide from Autodesk is the perfect resource for architects, engineers, designers, and students who need a thorough guide to AutoCAD. With training provided by experts who helped create the software, the book thoroughly covers AutoCAD principles and fundamentals, including 2D drawing, design, drafting, annotations, hatching, and more. And it's packed with screen shots and real-world examples that both instruct and inspi...