Photoshop 5 3D Textures F/X and Design [With *]

by Geoffrey Smith

Book Overview

This book provides plenty of hands-on guidance for creating and working with a variety of image maps in Adobe Photoshop 5. First, you get an overview of basic and advanced painting techniques. Next,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576102742
• ISBN13: 9781576102749
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Coriolis Group Books
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Interesting and intuitive

I am a Photoshop user who thought this book would be good for use solely within Photoshop, the truth is that this book is for use in conjunction with a 3D program - if you don't own such a program, then think twice before ordering this title. I am in the process of learning Strata Studio Pro, so eventually I will be able to put this book to some good use. The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is that the ad./title for this book can be a little misleading, it should read: Photoshop 5 3D Textures f/x and design FOR USE WITH A 3D PROGRAM. Having said that, the book is well written, and I learned much from it. The tutorials are easy to follow, the results of which I will only be able to fully appreciate when I have finished learning my 3D program. The book covers creating the different texture maps within Photoshop to be used on your 3D models. Do not hesitate to purchase this book if you own both Photoshop and a 3D program.

Absolutely Indespensible to Any 3-D Artist.

I don't go anywhere without my Photoshop 5 3D Textures F/X and Design Book. Great Techniques, Well written, and well planned out.

Good down-to-earth writing with indepth explanations.

Though I haven't finished the book, I am particularly impressed with the down-to-earth writing style of the author. I especially appreciate that he explains the roles the different tools you will be using have in the creative process. I also like the variety of texture creation he explores. He gives the reader the knowledge to create a wide range of texture maps.

A great help and confidence builder!

Mr. Smith's book is a great way for the intermediate 3D artist, striving for answers on how to put the final touches on his 3D models to make the most out of Photoshop5 in doing so. Congratulations Mr. Smith on producing a tutorial-type book that is truly universal(the first I've seen)...that is completely not software specific along the lines of which 3D application you are using! Great job sir!

A must have for any 3D artist who uses Photoshop!

Wether you create 3D imagery for games, film, print or the world wide web, this book belongs on your X-Mas list. By following the wealth of easy to understand tutorials you'll learn how to make your 3D imagery sing with realism. Definitely the best book I've ever seen on the art of texture mapping and surfacing 3D models. Highly recommended!