Creating a digital model is the first important step to creating characters that will work effectively in the digital environment. This book explores techniques in the construction of 3D models, from ... more

Large-Scale 3D Data Integration: Challenges and Opportunities examines the fundamental aspects of 3D geo-information, focusing on the latest developments in 3D GIS (geographic information) and AEC (architecture, ... more

"A textbook treatment of the concepts, theories, algorithms and data structures essential for modeling detailed three-dimensional graphic worlds. The authors provide a conceptual framework for striking ... more

Today’s digital artists know how important it is to learn all aspects of digital art if they hope to succeed in today?s marketplace. ?Mastering Digital 2D and 3D Art? is the first book of its kind, helping ... more

This book is all meat and cuts right to the point - modeling and texturing game weapons like a professional. Written by Christian Chang, lead weapons modeler on America’s Army and now at EA, this book ... more

Incorporating a straight-forward, visual approach, this text covers all aspects of Photoshop that apply to the 3D artist.

This book covers the basic aspects of polygonal modeling theory as well as practical lessons on topology construction most often overlooked in other titles. The book is not software specific and focuses ... more

Lips, brows, frown lines--they?re all in motion in an expressive face. Stop Staring analyzes facial structures and movements and shows animators how to enliven the faces of their characters. The author, ... more

Written for serious digital animators and for use in an art college course, this book explains the theory and techniques behind the texturing, lighting, and general aesthetic quality of computer-generated ... more

Computer and video games are the entertainment media of the 21st century, and game characters like Lara Croft and Mario are now as famous as Mickey Mouse and Homer Simpson. This definitive guide examines ...