3-D Studio Hollywood and Gaming Effects ANNOTATION
An essential resource to help readers master the techniques used to create today's hottest film and video effects with 3D Studio. The book/CD set reveals the trade secrets of top Hollywood and videogame artists and animators--with detailed instructions on creating a huge array of effects, all of which are illustrated from the first step to the finished result. CD is packed with valuable tools.
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A book/CD-ROM showing how to produce popular digital special effects using 3D Studio. Industry leaders offer advice on avoiding common problems, and present hardware and software specifications for effects described. Chapters on specific effects such as a comet tail, a tornado, and interaction between human and computer characters include step-by-step directions, artist biographies, and color examples. The companion CD-ROM contains project files, maps, and meshes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)