Description: Written for designers and students just beginning in animation, this book provides concise coverage of the fundamentals of 3D to ensure that learning animation is a smooth and enjoyable journey. For those already working in 3D, taking a course, or just looking to hone their skills, this is also a perfect resource. Through a variety of practical tutorials, readers will learn everything from understanding 3D to modeling, rendering, texturing, lighting, and animation. The tutorials use a variety of projects and programs with an emphasis on Maxon Cinema4D XL v6, Strata StudioPro 3D v3, and NewTek LightWave v6. However, all of the techniques covered can be easily applied to other professional-quality programs.

-- Comprehensive resource to 3D graphics fundamentals needed for animation

-- Detailed tutorials and exercises cover modeling, texturing, rendering, lighting, animation, and special effects

-- Cross-platform issues are addressed and all techniques can be applied to a variety of software

-- CD includes a demo version of Maxon's Cinema4D XLv6 (Win and Mac), a full version of Studio 3D (Win and Mac), and all of the book images and tutorial support files

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