Advanced 3D Photorealism Techniques With CDROM; Author: Fleming, Bill; Hardback; CD-ROM; Images / graphics

Author: Fleming, Bill
Hardback; CD-ROM; Images / graphics
392 pages
Published: July 1999
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN: 0471344036
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The demand for 3D special effects in films, TV, and commercial advertising is rapidly exploding. 3D graphic designers are in high demand all over the world. Written by a widely respected expert with a huge following among graphic artists, this guide explores the most current advanced techniques for capturing realistic quality in 3D images. It's the only book that covers advanced 3D photorealism techniques for all programs and platforms. Packed with quality-enhancing, time-saving techniques, this book shows artists how to create very detailed models using Image Map modeling for adding depth along with many other breath-taking effects. Graphic artists will find proven techniques for creating organic surfaces (like trees) by using Morph Targets, and find out how to design fantasy woWith an accompanying CD including demo versions of the software discussed in the book, this text covers all advanced 3D photorealism techniques, including LightWave, SoftImage, Form Z, 3D Studio Max, Electric Image, and Strata.