Essential LightWave 3D

Essential LightWave 3D

Author: Timothy Albee

Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 629

ISBN-13: 1556220820

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Computer Graphics & Graphics Applications


LightWave 3D 8

LightWave 3D 8

Author: Wes Beckwith

Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 648

ISBN-13: 1556220901

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Computer Graphics & Graphics Applications


LightWave 3D 8 Texturing

LightWave 3D 8 Texturing

Author: Leigh van der Byl

Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 1556222858

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One of the most powerful, complete, and reliable 3D tools in existence, LightWave has become the visual effects software of choice in film, television, and broadcast industries.


Essential LightWave v9: The Fastest and Easiest Way to Master LightWave 3D

Essential LightWave v9: The Fastest and Easiest Way to Master LightWave 3D

Author: Steve Warner

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2007-06-29

Total Pages: 994

ISBN-13: 1449677584

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Includes companion DVD with trial versions of LightWave v9.2! Essential LightWave v9 offers an unparalleled guide to LightWave 3D. Written to help users quickly take control of the software, this book is filled with easy-to-understand explanations, time-saving tips and tricks, and detailed tutorials on nearly every aspect of the software, including the new features in LightWave v9.2! Key features: learn to model, light, surface animate, and render within the first seven chapters!; master the LightWave v9 Node Editor for advanced surfacing, texturing, and deformations; learn to model with polygons, Catmull-Clark/Subpatch SubDs, and splines; uncover the secrets of distortion-free UV mapping and high-quality texturing; learn to seamlessly composite 3D objects with real-world images; create professional-quality character animation using FK, IK, and IK Booster; enhance your animations with expressions, particle effects, and dynamics; set up a render farm to rip through complex rendering tasks.


Lightwave 3D 8 Cartoon Character Creation

Lightwave 3D 8 Cartoon Character Creation

Author: Jonny Gorden

Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2004-10-31

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 155622253X

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Character design, modeling, and texturing are the fundamental building blocks of character animation. LightWave 3D [8] Cartoon Character Creation Volume 1: Modeling & Texturing includes both general theory and comprehensive tutorials for every aspect of modeling and texturing 3D characters. Learn how, why, and when to use the most efficient techniques so you can have fun creating your own fantastic 3D characters. Book jacket.


LIGHTWAVE V9 TEXTURING

LIGHTWAVE V9 TEXTURING

Author: Angel Nieves

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2007-03-31

Total Pages: 650

ISBN-13: 1449633471

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LightWave v9 Texturing takes you behind the fine art of surfacing your 3D objects using LightWave 3D. Because many artists find texturing and prepping objects for texturing intimidating or confusing, this book breaks down the process and makes it easier to understand by guiding you through LightWave’s powerful surfacing toolset and a number of helpful tutorials. LightWave v9 Texturing also demonstrates how easy it is to create surfaces using LightWave’s new, powerful node-based shading system. With this book go beyond texturing theory to find out what makes a great realistic texture; learn how to build textures using both LightWave’s classic layer system and the new Node Editor; discover how to unwrap and edit UV maps; find out how to create a variety of surfaces through a series of tutorials; enhance your surfaces with gradients, image maps, and procedural textures.


The Art of Flash Animation

The Art of Flash Animation

Author: Mark Smith

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2010-08-30

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1449613187

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Part animation guide, part Flash manual, The Art of Flash Animation: Creative Cartooning provides a practical primer on classic, hand-drawn 2D screen animation as well as an introduction to using Flash for creating your own cartoons. Section I discusses the terms and techniques of hand-drawn animation, character design, and storyboards, while Section II covers scanning, digitizing your artwork into Flash, and setting up scenes. Topics include how to animate a walk cycle; recording and editing dialogue, sound effects, and music; how to use recyclable symbols to make the animation process more efficient; preparing your work for video or web download.


Learn FileMaker Pro 8.5

Learn FileMaker Pro 8.5

Author: Jonathan Stars

Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 558

ISBN-13: 159822025X

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Learn FileMaker Pro 8.5 presents the fundamentals of the award-winning FileMaker Pro database program and distills the complexity of the program into a logical hands-on approach for both beginners and those who have experience with previous versions of FileMaker Pro. With this version, FileMaker Pro enhances the dramatically new and efficient approach to database management introduced in FileMaker Pro 7, giving the user even greater flexibility.