3D Graphics & Animation [With CDROM]

by Mark Giambruno

If you're eager to learn all about creating 3-D graphics but don't know where to begin, turn to 3D Graphics and Animation. The author, Mark Giambruno, first teaches you the basic concepts of 3-D... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1562056980
• ISBN13: 9781562056988
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: New Riders Publishing
• Length: 41 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent beginner's/intermediate guide

This book was an excellent starting point for me. The examples used are software neutral enough to be used on any plaform. This book is a wonderful resource and reference, I find myself always referring back to it for definitions and examples. A must have for the beginner as well as the professional.

Work through it and your an instant 3D artist!

I don't usually rave about generic books like this but I'll make an exception. No matter what programme you are using to generate your little 3D gems, this book will give you a focussed step-by-step intro to doing almost anything that you need to provide professional results. Complete this book, pick up a few more on photorealistic techniques and change your name to George Lucas!

Excellent intro to tackling a 3D project start to end

While I am a 3D Studio user and own several 3D Studio books, this general-approach book is what I return to time and again to regain my perspective and sense of purpose. While it does not cater to any specific 3D package, it does a better job of guiding one through the creation of a complex model (a blimp) and scene, including lighting and animation. Do not be fooled by the rash of newer 3D books on the market that, though addressing your specific 3D package, are hastily assembled, rampant with typos and erroneous steps, and composed of meaningless discrete examples that take you nowhere. This well-written and carefully-edited book remains one of the best resources on how to tackle a 3D project beginning to end.

Very helpful and interesting

This book definitely helped me get started in the world of 3D. It provided me with valuable skills and information. It is also interesting to read.

What a great way to feature new 3d artists!

This is a great book for "starting up" a career in 3d animation. The book is, what it says it is