Mastering Pixels: 3D: A Comprehensive Guide - Softcover

Mortier, R. Shamms

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0125080409 ISBN 13: 9780125080408

Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann, 2000

Synopsis

This is the only book devoted to Pixels: 3D, the powerful Mac-only graphics application used by tens of thousands of animators, game designers, multimedia programmers, Web developers, and graphic artists. Focusing on the latest release (4.0), the author guides readers through the Pixels3D interface, details all of the product's features, and finally presents a series of tutorials that teach the techniques users need to master to succeed with their own projects. The examples presented in the book and on the CD are tied explicitly to these lessons, allowing readers to compare and improve their own results.

* Expert advice from a leading Pixels:3D authority-and with topical contributions from many others
* Offers tutorial-based coverage of all product features and techniques used by professionals in a wide range of fields
* Includes special insights from Pixels3D programmers-undocumented tips on achieving specialized application behavior
* Includes sixteen pages of full-color Pixels3D samples
* On the accompanying CD, provides art and animations illustrating specific techniques and fully-functional, upgradable copy of Pixels:3D 3.1

About this title

About the Author

R. Shamms Mortier, Ph.D. is president of Eyeful Tower Communications, a video graphics design and animation house. He is a professional animator whose art has been featured in galleries, on television, and in other venues. His work has been funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Vermont Council on the Arts, and the Boston Film/Video Society. Mortier authors a biweekly column on computer graphics and animation in TV Technology and teaches college classes in these areas. Books to his credit include Mastering Pixels: 3-D, Bryce 4, Ray Dream 5 F/X, the Bryce 3D and Poser Handbooks, After Effects 4 in Detail, Freehand 7 Graphics Studio, Dream 5 F/X, and numerous reviews of graphics and animation.

From the Back Cover

DonÂ’t buy Mastering PIXELS:3D because itÂ’s the only book on your favorite 3D design and animation package for the Mac. Buy it for its in-depth, comprehensive coverage of the applicationÂ’s features. Buy it for its practical, tutorial-style instruction, presented by a host of PIXELS:3D masters and covering all the skills youÂ’re seeking. You can even buy it for the free version of the product and $50 rebate coupon, both included on the accompanying CD. Add it all up, and what do you get? A great value, obviously. And a terrific resource you can count on to teach you all you need to know about PIXELS:3D.

Features:

• Modeling in 3D using a variety of tools and techniques
  
• Intermediate-to-advanced scripting
  
• Applying effects to scene elements
  
• Developing 3D characters for scenes
  
• Developing PIXELS:3D keyframe animation
  
• Creating rendered output for print, broadcast, and film
  
• Applying post-production F/X
  
• Editing animated sequences
  
• Creating Camera and Light F/X
  
• Creating procedural Shaders with ShaderMaker

On the CD, youÂ’ll find a time-limited, full-featured version of PIXELS:3D 3.5, plus a
coupon good for a $50 rebate on your purchase of the product.

Edition details

• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0125080409
• ISBN 13: 9780125080408
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 408