The Art of 3-D : Computer Animation and Imaging, 2nd Edition - Softcover

Kerlow, Isaac Victor

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9780471360049: The Art of 3-D : Computer Animation and Imaging, 2nd Edition
Softcover
ISBN 10: 047136004X ISBN 13: 9780471360049
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2000

Synopsis

The complete state-of-the-art guide to 3-D computer animation and imaging. Essential for visual effects production, computer games,online interactive multimedia, and more! Incorporating the latest computer animation techniques and technology, this outstanding guide offers clear step-by-step coverage of the entire process of creating a fully rendered 3-D computer still image or animation from modeling and rendering to animation and compositing. Designed to work with any computer platform, the book cuts through the technical jargon and features hundreds of inspiring color images and easy-to-understand instructive diagrams many of them new from visual effects in movies, animated films, TV shows, and computer games. This edition has been fully revised and updated, including new material on the latest character and facial animation techniques and an overview of the digital production process, plus information on subdivision surfaces, image-based rendering, motion capture, and other current techniques. Whether you are a student, an independent artist or creator, or a production company team member, you'll find countless expert tips on how to improve the artistic and technical level of your 3-D computer animation. * Non-platform specific * 500 full-color images * Newest computer techniques * Practical, step-by-step approach * Up-to-date guide to Internet resources.

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About the Author

ISAAC VICTOR KERLOW is Director of Digital Talent/New Technology at The Walt Disney Company in Los Angeles, California.

From the Back Cover

The complete state-of-the-art guide to 3-D computer animation and imaging.

Essential for visual effects production, computer games,online interactive multimedia, and more!

Incorporating the latest computer animation techniques and technology, this outstanding guide offers clear step-by-step coverage of the entire process of creating a fully rendered 3-D computer still image or animation from modeling and rendering to animation and compositing.

Designed to work with any computer platform, the book cuts through the technical jargon and features hundreds of inspiring color images and easy-to-understand instructive diagrams many of them new from visual effects in movies, animated films, TV shows, and computer games.

This edition has been fully revised and updated, including new material on the latest character and facial animation techniques and an overview of the digital production process, plus information on subdivision surfaces, image-based rendering, motion capture, and other current techniques. Whether you are a student, an independent artist or creator, or a production company team member, you'll find countless expert tips on how to improve the artistic and technical level of your 3-D computer animation.
* Non-platform specific
* 500 full-color images
* Newest computer techniques
* Practical, step-by-step approach
* Up-to-date guide to Internet resources.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
047136004X
ISBN 13 
9780471360049
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
434
Rating
  • 4.09 out of 5 stars
    11 ratings by Goodreads