3D automotive modeling
Subtitle: an insider's guide to 3D car modeling and design for games and film
By: Andrew Gahan
Contributors: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Publisher: Focal Press; Focal Press/Elsevier
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 449
ISBN-13: 9780240814285
Subjects: Computer graphics; Design and construction; Automobiles; Design; Data processing; Computer animation; Computer games; Three-dimensional imaging
Description: Master techniques from top automotive designers and world-class game developers with this insider's guide to designing and modeling 3D vehicles. With techniques demonstrated in 3ds Max, Maya, XSI, and Photoshop, 3D Automotive Modeling starts with a fantastic series of hot concept designs and continues by offering a full hands-on modeling tutorial for each. Some of the very best designers and modelers from across the globe take you through their processes step-by-step, giving you the tips, tricks, and short-cuts that true professionals use. 3D Automotive Modeling features tutorials from Honda, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz designers, as well as modelers from Sony Computer Entertainment, Lucas Arts, and Simbin-artists who have worked on some of the biggest games in the industry, including the MotorStorm series.
Notes: Electronic reproduction. Amsterdam : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2010. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Title from title screen (viewed on Nov. 3, 2010). Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
Table of contents: title: Military Hummer/APC hybrid (low poly); title: 'Duster' Muscle Car Concept (low poly); title: "Chicago Gangster" Hot Rod Concept (low poly); title: D.I.P.R.I.P Car (From the game D.I.P.R.I.P) (low poly); title: Futuristic Concept Car (high poly); title: Land Rover Discovery 4 (high poly); title: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda; title: Construction Crane (high poly); title: Subaru Imprezza/Ford Focus RS style Concept Car (high poly); title: Futuristic Mobile Suit (Robot vehicle).