3D Animation Essentials
Learn 3D Animation Quickly and Easily3D Animation Essentialscovers the fundamentals of 3D animation and computer graphics (CG) and teaches you what it takes to become a professional. You'll learn how animators create interactive 3D and CG for movies, television, games, tablets, and smartphones, as well as how to design products that can be printed in 3D. Whether you're contemplating a career as a 3D artist or just expanding your skills, this is the perfect primer on what you need to know.Learn these 3D animation essentials—and more:Digital imaging and video terms and conceptsThe production pipeline, start to finishEssential equipment—hardware, software, and moreThe basics of stories, scripts, and storyboardsCreating 3D models, adding texture maps, and lightingRigging, skinning, animating, and renderingFuture technologies, such as motion performance capture and real-time 3DHow to get your foot in the door in today's marketThis striking Essentials book features:Chapter-opening learning objectivesStep-by-step tutorialsFour-color screenshots and illustrationsEssentials and Beyond—summaries and additional suggested exercisesDownloadable exercise files