Animation: Master: A Complete Guide

by David F. Rogers

is an affordable, powerful 3D program easy enough to be used by students, new 3D artists, and hobbyists, yet powerful enough for professional animators. Learning how to use is made easier with the completely updated A Complete Guide. This is the only book dedicated to and it is the best resource for all levels of users. For those new to 3D graphics or you'll learn the skills and fundamentals of 3D and discover how to master this incredibly powerful, low-cost program. If you're an experienced user, you'll find insightful tips and explore the newest features. Using the wide variety of hands-on tutorials throughout the book, you'll put 3D concepts into action while learning the ins-and-outs of A;M. Beginning with a review of the interface, you'll progress through modeling basics, character modeling and rigging, to expressions, animation, lighting, and surfacing. From there you'll move into the more advanced topics of special effects, including hair, cloth, and flocks, and finish up with rendering and compositing. So whether you're a new user or an experienced power user, this is the one resource you'll need to go beyond the basics with

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First published May 25, 2006