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The Art of 3-D : Computer Animation and Imaging, 2nd Edition |
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Many computer animation books focus on one specific program, and if any historical information is referenced, it is merely to put the program into perspective. While this approach is useful for artists who need to learn more about an application, it creates tunnel vision for anyone new to the field who is trying to get oriented. The Art of 3-D Computer Animation and Imaging escapes this trap by deftly illuminating the history of computer graphics and animation. It brings the reader up to speed on current trends both in practice and in research.
Lavishly illustrated, this second edition includes color images from such recent films as Blue Sky Studio´s Oscar-winning short, Bunny, and from Pixar´s short, Geri´s Game. The rendering techniques used in Bunny and the animated cloth techniques used in Geri´s Game are discussed, as are topics like advanced modeling, lighting, and shading and surface characteristics. Advanced animation concepts such as motion dynamics, procedural animation, crowd animation, and interactive animation are covered in chapter 12.
Author: Isaac Victor Kerlow
ISBN: 047136004X
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