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 Animation:Master: A Complete Guide

 

Published by: CHARLES RIVER MEDIA
Author: Rogers, David
Number of pages: 558
Group: GRAPHICS - ANIMATION
ISBN: 1584504757/9781584504757
User level: Beginner/Intermediate
Objective: Reference
Date Published: July 2006
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Animation:Master is an affordable, powerful 3D program easy enough to be used by students, new 3D artists, and hobbyists, yet powerful enough for professional animators. Learning how to use A:M is made easier with the completely updated Animation:Master: A Complete Guide. This is the only book dedicated to A:M and it is the best resource for all levels of users. For those new to 3D graphics or A:M, you値l learn the skills and fundamentals of 3D and discover how to master this incredibly powerful, low-cost program. If you池e an experienced user, you値l find insightful tips and explore the newest features.Using the wide variety of hands-on tutorials throughout the book, you値l put 3D concepts into action while learning the ins-and-outs of A;M. Beginning with a review of the interface, you値l progress through modeling basics, character modeling and rigging, to expressions, animation, lighting, and surfacing. From there you値l move into the more advanced topics of special effects, including hair, cloth, and flocks, and finish up with rendering and compositing. So whether you池e a new user or an experienced power user, this is the one resource you値l need to go beyond the basics with Animation:Master!