Animation and 3d Modeling on the Mac

Step into the dynamic world of 3D animation. This book guides you through the many aspects of creating animation, such as building 3D models, creating textures, setting up environments, and rendering and editing the whole production. Along the way, you will pick up scores of useful tips. In addition, the book provides numerous real-world examples, showing how some of the most difficult challenges to creating animation on the Macintosh platform have been tackled by professional practitioners.

The world isn't flat. Your animations needn't be, either. This visual, instructional volume guides experienced and novice animators through the exhilarating but complex challenge of designing in 3D. More than 750 striking, full-color illustrations demonstrate work from the world's best modelers and animators. Plus, you'll learn the software you need most, including Director, Photoshop, Premiere, Infini-D, ray Dream Designer, KPT Bryce, and more.