Offers comprehensive coverage of digital three-dimensional design for the business, advertising, manufacturing, visualization, and entertainment industries, and, by explaining the major concepts while ... more

’A fascinating glimpse into the working practices of the pros.’

WHAT IS SEXY IN CYBER-SPACE? DIGITAL BEAUTIES PRESENTS A VIRTUAL HAREM TO CHOOSE FROM The first book in TASCHEN’s new series on digital culture focuses on the beauty of cutting-edge computer-generated ... more

Crafting a perfect rendering in 3D software means nailing all the details. And no matter what software you use, your success in creating realistic-looking illumination, shadows and textures depends on ... more

This practical and easy?to?follow book showa you how to transform your 3D projects with your own digital photographs and enhance your 3D animation by adding photographs that you?ve composed, lit, and ... more

Learn the secrets for breathing life into your characters Edgeloops are made for animation. They isolate and define major physical features, enabling you to add detail and mold the elements ...

* A hands-on guide to form.Z--the most popular 3D software on the market--specifically geared towards architects and designers * Workshop approach focuses on the concepts, skills, and technologies needed ...

Learn the same techniques, technology, and approaches used to create advanced character setups such as skin and muscle deformation and intuitive animation controls just like those used in big-budget Hollywood ... more

This book introduces and explores the concepts and theories of creating and maintaining efficient and intuitive skeletal control systems for 3D characters.

Understanding the basic concepts used in lighting and compositing a scene can help the computer graphics artist know which details are vital to making it look "right".