The Machinima approach to creating movies promises to revolutionize the computer animation industry and this book will serve as the industry bible for emerging filmmakers. It expertly covers the very ... more

* Provides creative professionals with ideas for how 3D software, specifically Maya, can help them achieve stunning, original, and affordable illustrations * Concentrates on the introduction of 3D into ...

3D animation is today?s hottest art form, and here?s the perfect training manual to get 3D artists started! Both experienced artists and newcomers to 3D can discover the secrets behind creating fully ... more

On desktop computers, good user interface design is now almost universally recognized as a crucial part of the software and hardware development process. Almost every computing-related product touts itself ... more

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Analysis and Modelling of Faces and Gestures, AMFG 2005, held in Beijing, China in October 2005 within the scope ... more

The computer-generated image (CGI) is one of the most astounding developments in the rapidly evolving field of digital technology. It allows for the creation of make-believe worlds and characters that ... more

In this first book-length study of the internationally renowned Canadian artist Char Davies, Laurie McRobert examines the digital installations Osmose and Ephémère in the context of Davies? artistic and ...

"Creating 3D Effects for Film, TV, and Games" covers the detailed processes and pipelines used to create effects for a variety of multimedia. It enables effects artists to develop the best process for ... more

[back cover] Have you ever wondered how the photorealistic computer-generated landscapes that you see on television, in print, or in videogames are constructed? Creating 3D Worlds not only shows you ... more

"Digital 3D Design" tackles every aspect of this cutting-edge field, offering clear explanations backed up by brilliant illustrations that bring even the most advanced concepts to life. Take a look at ... more