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Author Beane, Andy.

Title 3D animation essentials / Andy Beane
Published Indianapolis, Ind. : J. Wiley & Sons, ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 336 pages) : illustrations
Series Serious skills
Serious skills.
Contents 3D animation overview -- Getting to know the production pipeline -- Understanding digital imaging and video -- Exploring animation, story, and pre-visualization -- Understanding modeling and texturing -- Rigging and animation -- Understanding visual effects, lighting, and rendering -- Hardware and software tools of the trade -- Industry trends -- Appendix A: Answers to review questions -- Appendix B: Gaining insight into 3D animation education -- Appendix C: Learning from industry pros
Summary "The essential fundamentals of 3D animation for aspiring 3D artists: 3D is everywhere--video games, movie and television special effects, mobile devices, etc. Many aspiring artists and animators have grown up with 3D and computers, and naturally gravitate to this field as their area of interest. Bringing a blend of studio and classroom experience to offer you thorough coverage of the 3D animation industry, this must-have book shows you what it takes to create compelling and realistic 3D imagery. Serves as the first step to understanding the language of 3D and computer graphics (CG) -- Covers 3D animation basics: pre-production, modeling, animation, rendering, and post-production -- Dissects core 3D concepts including design, film, video, and games -- Examines what artistic and technical skills are needed to succeed in the industry -- Offers helpful real-world scenarios and informative interviews with key educators and studio and industry professionals. Whether you're considering a career in as a 3D artist or simply wish to expand your understanding of general CG principles, this book will give you a great overview and knowledge of core 3D Animation concepts and the industry."--Provided by publisher
Notes English
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Subject Computer animation.
Computer graphics
Three-dimensional display systems.
computer animation.
computer graphics.
three-dimensional.
COMPUTERS -- Digital Media -- Video & Animation.
Computer graphics
Computer animation
Three-dimensional display systems
Genre/Form dissertations.
Academic theses
Academic theses.
Thèses et écrits académiques.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2011945005
ISBN 9781118225790
1118225791
9781118239056
1118239059
9781118263792
1118263790
9781118147481
1118147480
1280675144
9781280675140
9786613652072
6613652075
Other Titles 3 D animation essentials
Three D animation essentials
Three dimensional animation essentials