Introducing Mudbox
Plunge your hands into digital sculpting with MudboxVALUABLE COMPANION DVDYou'll find over 10 GBs of movies, project files, models, and images to complete all of the projects in the book.You've found the perfect hands-on primer to Autodesk's Mudbox, the 3D modeling and sculpting tool artists have used to create realistic creatures for The Dark Knight, 9, and other films. This book is just what you need to get started. Get up to speed on the Mudbox 2011 interface and tools, then follow step-by-step lessons that teach you the basics of digital sculpting, 3D painting, texturing, workflow, and more.You'll find pages of tips and detailed instructions. So, roll up your sleeves, open this book, and start sculpting and painting!Create assets for film, television, and games with Mudbox 2011Save time for creativity by improving your workflowsGet to know the Mudbox user interface and tools in detailModel a base mesh in Maya®, then use Mudbox to add surface details such as surface wear and tearLearn to paint directly onto models in 3D with Mudbox's 3D painting capabilitiesPlan your sculpture, pose your mesh, and start sculptingImport a 3D scan from a 3D scanner and clean it up in MudboxGet to know the Mudbox user interfaceLearn to customize Mudbox brushes to get the results you needLearn how to use Mudbox's paint layers to composite realistic textures