3D animation essentials
Looks at the fundamentals of 3D animation and computer graphics, with information on such topics as the production pipeline, modeling and texturing, rigging, visual effects, lighting, rendering, and industry trends.
| Main Author: | Beane, Andy. |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Indianapolis, Ind. :
Wiley,
[2012]
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| Physical Description: |
xvi, 336 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series: |
Serious skills.
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| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- 3D animation overview
- Getting to know the production pipeline
- Understanding digital imaging and video
- Exploring animation, story, and pre-visualization
- Understanding modeling and texturing
- Rigging and animation
- Understanding visual effects, lighting, and rendering
- Hardware and software tools of the trade
- Industry trends
- Appendix A: Answers to review questions
- Appendix B: Gaining insight into 3D animation education
- Appendix C: Learning from industry pros
- Index.