Machinima Artistry: Creating Animated Films with 3D Game Technology is a comprehensive guide to creating animated movies using the synergy of traditional filmmaking, video game development technologies, ... 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

Whether you’re a professional Character TD or just like to create 3D characters, this detailed guide reveals the techniques you need to create sophisticated 3D character rigs that range from basic to ... 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 ...

The process of creating amazing effects and imagery can be a rewarding, one-of-a-kind experience. These effects capture the audience and draw them into the film they?re watching or the game they?re playing. ... 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