The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects

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By Isaac V. Kerlow

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The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects by Isaac V. Kerlow offers a comprehensive guide to the process of creating 3D animations. It explores the technical and artistic aspects necessary for designing captivating animations and effects, with insights into the industry's workflow and evolving techniques. This informative resource is ideal for both beginners and experienced professionals in the field of computer graphics.
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You might enjoy this book if you are passionate about creating stunning visuals and are curious about the technology behind 3D computer animation. It offers insights into the creative process, technical skills, and artistic considerations necessary to produce high-quality animations and effects, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and seasoned professionals in the field of computing and technology.

The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects

The guide to digital animation, updated and stunningly illustrated Here is the newest rendition of Isaac Kerlow's popular guide to the process of creating and outputting three-dimensional computer animation.

Description

Master the art of computer animation and visual effects production with the latest edition of this cutting-edge guide.

This remarkable edition of The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects offers clear, step-by-step guidelines for the entire process of creating a fully rendered 3D computer animation. With up-to-date coverage of the latest computer animation styles and techniques, this versatile guide provides insightful information for creating animations and visual effects—from creative development and preproduction to finished animation.

Designed to work with any computer platform, this Fourth Edition cuts through technical jargon and presents numerous easy-to-understand instructive diagrams. Full-colour examples are presented—including VFX and animated feature movies, games, and TV commercials—by such leading companies as Blue Sky, Blur, BUF, Disney, DreamWorks, Electronic Arts, Framestore, ILM, Imagi, Microsoft, Mac Guff, The Mill, Menfond, Pixar, Polygon, Rhythm & Hues, Sony Imageworks, Tippett, Ubisoft, and Weta, and many other studios and groundbreaking independent artists from around the world.

This fully revised edition features new material on the latest visual effects techniques, a useful update of the traditional principles of animation, practical information on creative development, multiple production pipeline ideas for shorts and visual effects, plus updated information on current production trends and techniques in animation, rendering, modelling, rigging, and compositing.

Whether you are a student, an independent artist or creator, or a production company team member, The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects, Fourth Edition gives you a broad palette of tips and techniques for bringing your visions to life through 3D computer animation.

Unique focus on creative development and production issues
Non-platform specific, with multiple examples illustrated in a practical, step-by-step approach
The newest computer animation techniques, including facial animation, image-based and non-photorealistic rendering, model rigging, real-time models, and 2D/3D integration
Over 700 full-colour images
Encyclopedic timeline and production pipelines

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470084908

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 April 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 4th edition

Illustration: Photos: 0 B&W, 600 Color; Drawings: 0 B&W, 100 Color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 998g

Pages: 512

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Computing & Technology Education & Reference Isaac V. Kerlow Non-Fiction

About the Author

ISAAC KERLOW is a director and animation expert with years of development and production experience, including over a decade at The Walt Disney Company in Los Angeles, California. He creates films and art projects working with interdisciplinary teams at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, and is a longtime active member of SIGGRAPH and the Visual Effects Society.