Introducing Mudbox - Softcover

Kermanikian, Ara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470537256 ISBN 13: 9780470537251

Publisher: Sybex, 2010

Synopsis

One of the first books on Autodesk's new Mudbox 3D modeling and sculpting tool!

Autodesk's Mudbox was used to create photorealistic creatures for The Dark Knight, The Mist, and others films. Now you can join the crowd interested in learning this exciting new digital modeling and sculpting tool with this complete guide. Get up to speed on all of Mudbox’s features and functions, learn how sculpt and paint, and master the art of using effective workflows to make it all go easier.

• Introduces Autodesk's Mudbox, an exciting 3D modeling and sculpting tool that enables you to create photorealistic creatures for film or games; it is interoperable with Autodesk's 3ds Max and Maya products
• Explains what digital sculpting is—and what it isn’t—and how to fit it into the pipeline when creating assets for film, television, games, and advertising
• Shows you how sculpt and paint a model in Mudbox; breaks down the complexities and gets you started right away with interesting projects
• Helps you set up workflows to cut the time you spend on the technology, freeing you to focus on the creative aspects
• Includes case studies and examples from industry leaders as well as a DVD with movies, sample project files, MELscripts, and more

Develop skills as a digital content creator or visual effects or CG artist with a good understanding of Mudbox and this valuable guide.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Plunge your hands into digital sculpting with Mudbox

VALUABLE COMPANION DVD

You'll find over 10 GBs of movies, project files, models, and images to complete all of the projects in the book.

You've found the perfect hands-on primer to Autodesk's Mudbox, the 3D modeling and sculpting tool artists have used to create realistic creatures for The Dark Knight, 9, and other films. This book is just what you need to get started. Get up to speed on the Mudbox 2011 interface and tools, then follow step-by-step lessons that teach you the basics of digital sculpting, 3D painting, texturing, workflow, and more.

You'll find pages of tips and detailed instructions. So, roll up your sleeves, open this book, and start sculpting and painting!

• Create assets for film, television, and games with Mudbox 2011

• Save time for creativity by improving your workflows

• Get to know the Mudbox user interface and tools in detail

• Model a base mesh in Maya®, then use Mudbox to add surface details such as surface wear and tear

• Learn to paint directly onto models in 3D with Mudbox's 3D painting capabilities

• Plan your sculpture, pose your mesh, and start sculpting

• Import a 3D scan from a 3D scanner and clean it up in Mudbox

Get to know the Mudbox user interface

Learn to customize Mudbox brushes to get the results you need

Learn how to use Mudbox's paint layers to composite realistic textures

About the Author:

Ara Kermanikian is a freelance digital sculptor and 3D modeler who has worked in the software industry for over 20 years, including 18 years at Microsoft helping enable accessibility and usability of digital content creation software. His work was featured in Introducing ZBrush and Mastering Maya 2009, both from Sybex. Ara has his own blog (kermaco.blogspot.com) and contributes regularly to Mudbox, ZBrush, and Maya user forums.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470537256
• ISBN 13: 9780470537251
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416