Author: Isaac V. KerlowPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471430360
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 470
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The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects
Author: Isaac V. KerlowPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470084901
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Master the art of computer animation and visual effects production with the latest edition of this cutting-edge guide This remarkable edition of The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects offers clear, step-by-step guidelines for the entire process of creating a fully rendered 3D computer animation. With up-to-date coverage of the latest computer animation styles and techniques, this versatile guide provides insightful information for creating animations and visual effects—from creative development and preproduction to finished animation. Designed to work with any computer platform, this Fourth Edition cuts through technical jargon and presents numerous easy-to-understand instructive diagrams. Full-color examples are presented—including VFX and animated feature movies, games, and TV commercials—by such leading companies as Blue Sky, Blur, BUF, Disney, DreamWorks, Electronic Arts, Framestore, ILM, Imagi, Microsoft, Mac Guff, The Mill, Menfond, Pixar, Polygon, Rhythm & Hues, Sony Imageworks, Tippett, Ubisoft, and Weta, and many other studios and groundbreaking independent artists from around the world. This fully revised edition features new material on the latest visual effects techniques, a useful update of the traditional principles of animation, practical information on creative development, multiple production pipeline ideas for shorts and visual effects, plus updated information on current production trends and techniques in animation, rendering, modeling, rigging, and compositing. Whether you are a student, an independent artist or creator, or a production company team member, The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects, Fourth Edition gives you a broad palette of tips and techniques for bringing your visions to life through 3D computer animation. Unique focus on creative development and production issues Non-platform specific, with multiple examples illustrated in a practical, step-by-step approach The newest computer animation techniques, including facial animation, image-based and non-photorealistic rendering, model rigging, real-time models, and 2D/3D integration Over 700 full-color images Encyclopedic timeline and production pipelines
The Art of 3-D Computer Animation and Imaging
Author: Isaac V. KerlowPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
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.
Moving Innovation
Author: Tom SitoPublisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262528401
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
A behind-the-scenes history of computer graphics, featuring a cast of math nerds, avant-garde artists, cold warriors, hippies, video game players, and studio executives. Computer graphics (or CG) has changed the way we experience the art of moving images. Computer graphics is the difference between Steamboat Willie and Buzz Lightyear, between ping pong and PONG. It began in 1963 when an MIT graduate student named Ivan Sutherland created Sketchpad, the first true computer animation program. Sutherland noted: “Since motion can be put into Sketchpad drawings, it might be exciting to try making cartoons.” This book, the first full-length history of CG, shows us how Sutherland's seemingly offhand idea grew into a multibillion dollar industry. In Moving Innovation, Tom Sito—himself an animator and industry insider for more than thirty years—describes the evolution of CG. His story features a memorable cast of characters—math nerds, avant-garde artists, cold warriors, hippies, video game enthusiasts, and studio executives: disparate types united by a common vision. Sito shows us how fifty years of work by this motley crew made movies like Toy Story and Avatar possible.
Moving Innovation
Author: Tom SitoPublisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262314312
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
A behind-the-scenes history of computer graphics, featuring a cast of math nerds, avant-garde artists, cold warriors, hippies, video game players, and studio executives. Computer graphics (or CG) has changed the way we experience the art of moving images. Computer graphics is the difference between Steamboat Willie and Buzz Lightyear, between ping pong and PONG. It began in 1963 when an MIT graduate student named Ivan Sutherland created Sketchpad, the first true computer animation program. Sutherland noted: “Since motion can be put into Sketchpad drawings, it might be exciting to try making cartoons.” This book, the first full-length history of CG, shows us how Sutherland's seemingly offhand idea grew into a multibillion dollar industry. In Moving Innovation, Tom Sito—himself an animator and industry insider for more than thirty years—describes the evolution of CG. His story features a memorable cast of characters—math nerds, avant-garde artists, cold warriors, hippies, video game enthusiasts, and studio executives: disparate types united by a common vision. Sito shows us how fifty years of work by this motley crew made movies like Toy Story and Avatar possible.
Outlines and Highlights for Art of 3d Computer Animation and Effects by Isaac V Kerlow, Isbn
Author: Cram101 Textbook ReviewsPublisher: Academic Internet Pub Incorporated
ISBN: 9781428884694
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again! Virtually all of the testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events from the textbook are included. Cram101 Just the FACTS101 studyguides give all of the outlines, highlights, notes, and quizzes for your textbook with optional online comprehensive practice tests. Only Cram101 is Textbook Specific. Accompanys: 9780470084908 .
The Art of Maya
Author: Alias WavefrontPublisher: Sybex
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Wavefront's Maya is the premier tool for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering, used by top studios to create everything from ads to movies to computer games. This book is an official, heavily illustrated, full-color guide to Maya essentials, straight from the creators of the program.
3D Motion Graphics for 2D Artists
Author: Bill ByrnePublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 113604017X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Add 3D to your mograph skillset! For the experienced 2D artist, this lavishly illustrated, 4 color book presents the essentials to building and compositing 3D elements into your 2D world of film and broadcast. Concepts and techniques are presented in concise, step-by-step tutorials, hundreds of which are featured throughout. Featured applications include Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Cinema 4D. Lessons include exploring the expanded 3D functionality of the Adobe Creative Suite applications (After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator) through a series of practical tutorials. More advanced lessons then follow, with tutorials and insight provided in specifically geared lessons for 2D artists working in Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, and ZBrush. 4-color presentation is further enhanced by various sidebars, tips, and "gotchas" to watch for through-out the book. The downloadable resources contain hours of project files with which you can work along the tutorials in the book.
The Art of 3-D Computer Animation and Imaging
Author: Isaac Victor KerlowPublisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Perfect for designers, graphic artists, desktop publishers, students, and others, Computer-Aided 3-D Modeling and Animation is a complete guide to the dazzling world of computer-aided 3-D. Isaac Kerlow presents a non-platform specific look at computer-related 3-D that includes abundant illustrations plus tips, do's, and don'ts. Cover Title
Digital Character Development
Author: Rob O'NeillPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1482250780
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Every animated film and video game production spends a large percentage of its resources and time on advancing the quality of the digital characters inhabiting the world being created. This book presents the theory and practice behind the creation of digital characters for film and games using software-agnostic descriptions that apply to any animation application. It provides insight from a real production environment and the requirements that such an environment imposes. With rich illustrations and visual code examples throughout, this book provides a comprehensive roadmap to character development for both professionals and students.
