Photoshop Illuminated: For Animators by McCann, Jaimy, Ryan Greene (2003) Paperback

by Jaimy McCann

A comprehensive and understandable look at the world's premier 2d graphics software, Adobe Photoshop. Photoshop Illuminated is a perfect companion for working animators, students, and teachers alike. Photoshop For Animators examines the features of Photoshop from an 3d artist's point of view. Also included are specific chapters on the interoperability of Photoshop and Alias|Wavefront Maya, Discreet combustion, Discreet 3ds max, and Softimage|XSI, written by Mesmer instructors, and interviews with industry professionals.

Complete coverage

* The Tool Bar * The Floating Palettes * The Top Menu Bar * Hotkeys and Shortcuts * Acquiring and Using Source Art * Making Textures that Tile * Bump Maps * Alpha Channels * Digital Matte Paintings * Textures for Urban Environments * Textures for Characters * Using Maya with Photoshop * Using 3ds max with Photoshop * Using XSI with Photoshop * Using combustion with Photoshop

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First published July 1, 2003