3D Game Animation For Dummies w/WS

by Kelly L. Murdock

Book Overview

* For readers intrigued by 3D video games as a hobby or a potential career, this book offers an introduction to the world of 3D game animation and provides step-by-step instructions on creating storyboards, scenery, characters, and even software * Cover topics such as working with 3D coordinates, keyframing, NURBS modeling, lighting, rigging, skinning, particle effects, and more * Video game sales exceeded the movie industry's box office draw last year by $1 billion

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764587897
• ISBN13: 9780764587894
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A great introduction to 3D game animation

Sure, you won't be able to land a job at Electronic Arts just by reading this book, but it's a great way to explore the topic. The author does a great job introducing animation lingo and techniques to novices. If you don't know your NURBS from your keyframes, this book is a great place to get educated. It may even whet your appetite for a more detailed book, such as the author's 3ds max Bible.