The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects
by Isaac Kerlow



List Price: $72.75
Amazon Price: $38.80
You Save: $33.95 (47%)
Availability: Now



Editorial Reviews

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




Book Details
  • Media : Paperback
  • Publisher : Wiley (April 13, 2009)
  • Language : English
  • ISBN : 0470084901
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank : # 380,201 in Amazon.com Books Sales

Featured Video
Jobs
Senior Principal Software Engineer for Autodesk at San Francisco, California
Principal Engineer for Autodesk at San Francisco, California
Machine Learning Engineer 3D Geometry/ Multi-Modal for Autodesk at San Francisco, California
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer for General Dynamics Mission Systems at Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanical Engineer 3 for Lam Research at Fremont, California
Business Development Manager for Berntsen International, Inc. at Madison, Wisconsin
Upcoming Events
Dimensions User Conference 2024 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas NV - Nov 11 - 13, 2024
Greenbuild 2024 at Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia PA - Nov 12 - 15, 2024
Digital Construction North (DCN) 2024 at Manchester Central. Manchester United Kingdom - Nov 13, 2024
Digital Twins 2024 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in, MD. National Harbor MD - Dec 9 - 11, 2024



© 2024 Internet Business Systems, Inc.
670 Aberdeen Way, Milpitas, CA 95035
+1 (408) 882-6554 — Contact Us, or visit our other sites:
TechJobsCafe - Technical Jobs and Resumes EDACafe - Electronic Design Automation GISCafe - Geographical Information Services  MCADCafe - Mechanical Design and Engineering ShareCG - Share Computer Graphic (CG) Animation, 3D Art and 3D Models
  Privacy PolicyAdvertise