Inspired 3D Character Setup. This item is unavailable.Inspired 3D Character Setup

Written by working professionals in the visual effects industry, this book is a guide to building functional characters in the digital environment. You will explore the concepts and theories of creating and maintaining efficient and intuitive skeletal control systems for your 3D characters. Interwoven within the book are thought-provoking and informative interviews with industry heavyweights, stunning visuals, and step-by-step tutorials that allow you to explore and expand your knowledge of the fascinating and challenging world of 3D digital characters.

Michael Ford is a Lead Technical Animator at Sony Imageworks and is co-founder of Animation Foundation. He began his career as a digital artist after graduating from UCLA School of Design and has since worked on numerous feature and commercial projects at Industrial Light and Magic, Centropolis FX, and Digital Magic. He has lectured at UCLA School of Design, University of Southern California, DeAnza College, and the San Francisco Academy of Art. He is a certified Level 2 Softimage instructor whose film credits include Stuart Little 1 & 2, The Perfect Storm, The Mummy, Godzilla, Species 2, Mortal Kombat 2, and The Faculty.