This training video provides additional knowledge about the mechanical and architectural modeling, which are developed through two full project. First you step by step to start modeling at home, its interior architecture and its environment. The second is the creation of a mechanical robot from the model, using all available tools, texturing in Body Painte, and animation. You cover all the methods of work available in Cinema 4D, which will allow you to create any mechanical object, textured and revive it.

This training video provides additional knowledge about the mechanical and architectural modeling, which are developed through two full project. First you step by step to start modeling at home, its interior architecture and its environment. The second is the creation of a mechanical robot from the model, using all available tools, texturing in Body Painte, and animation. You cover all the methods of work available in Cinema 4D, which will allow you to create any mechanical object, textured and revive it.

This exclusive digital painting DVD is a chance to watch and learn as I work on one of my most detailed portraits to date, starting with a blank canvas and ending with a personalised portrait of photorealistic detail.
A running commentary will explain what techniques I use and some of my decisions, while realtime speed videos allow you to follow each process and every stroke along the way.
The “After Dark” feature, included on this disc, will show you how to transform your portraits into concept characters or fantasy art for use in games, fiction or commission work.

# Learning Autodesk Maya: Foundation is a full-color book that offers students a hands-on approach for learning how to use Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software. You will work with real movie footage, interactive tutorials and step-by-step lessons to understand the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. The companion DVD, which includes instructor-led tutorial videos and other resources for extended learning, will further reinforce the topics covered in the book so that you can become better acquainted with the Maya User Interface.
DVD Companion Included

Carrara 7 Pro is the most versatile 3D software on the market. Geared for professional and beginner alike, this instructional series enables new users to quickly become familiar with the software’s working methods using common language and a friendly, matter-of-fact format. After all the basics of scene creation and best methods for 3D are covered, the author leads users into more advanced features including: modeling with displacement painting, advanced texturing, methods for creating hair, character animation and more. Tips and tricks are also provided for integrating Carrara into professional animation and studio work pipelines. Work files are included. To begin learning Carrara 7 Pro today, simply click on one of the movie links.

OpenGL is a powerful software interface used to produce high-quality, computer-generated images and interactive applications using 2D and 3D objects, bitmaps, and color images. The OpenGL®Programming Guide, Seventh Edition, provides definitive and comprehensive information on OpenGL and the OpenGL Utility Library. The previous edition covered OpenGL through Version 2.1. This seventh edition of the best-selling “red book” describes the latest features of OpenGL Versions 3.0 and 3.1.

Construction, animation and Rendering. In the style of an individual private training Arndt of Koenigsmarck leads you by the topical version 11 of CINEMA 4D. Beginners overshoot with the demanding basis course, advancers profit from the new Features in the practise application and many Workshops to Modeling, Texturing, Rendering and animation.

Learning Autodesk Maya: Foundation is a full-color book that offers students a hands-on approach for learning how to use Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software.

This video is designed for beginner to intermediate LightWave 3D users in mind. This 6+ hour training video from Adam Gibson will show you several different modeling methods from box modeling to the detail out approach and more. Adam will and have you creating complex geometry in no time and loving every minute of it.
If you are a creature finatic or love dinosars or similar characters, this title is for you. Adam starts off with the basics of adding in your background images in LightWave 3D and then litteraly takes you from A-Z modeling this Velociraptor.

If you've ever had the joy of using 3D Studio Max, then you know how hard it is ... but now I bring you these tutorials to help you make the best 3D design daring never before seen ...

In this lecture, Matt Hartle will lead you through the steps necessary to produce a finished visual effects shot from conception to the final composited rendering. Along the way we will examine modeling, texturing, animation, lighting and rendering using Mental Ray. We will then composite the rendered layers in After Effects, using a 3D composition with a camera exported from Maya. By bringing in the camera from Maya we will be able to integrate photographed elements with our rendered elements to create a final composite. Render layers from our Maya scene will include beauty, ambient occlusion, particles, ground fog and color alpha among others.

This video is last video in a three part series on ZBrush 3.5 and it’s new tools. This texturing video contains more than 2 hours of professional training, and is hands-down the best training series for beginning ZBrush users we have ever seen. Leigh starts off by adding layers of complex blood, coloring and other skin textures to blend these layers together to start creating an amazing method of creating realistic skin.
Leigh then moves on to adding veins and more dark skin tones. These items are key to making your creature / character look real.

Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 modeling, animation, and rendering software builds on the excellence of its current features while adding a host of new tools and functionalities. With 3ds Max 2010 software, professionals in the game development, television, film, and digital publishing industries will find the toolsets they need for a comprehensive 3D modeling and 3D animation solution right out of the box.

Release: Nov 8, 2000
Genre: Action
Developer: Valve
Language: English
Size: 550 MB

# Paperback: 632 pages
# Publisher: Prentice Hall (December 16, 2006)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0130351180
# ISBN-13: 978-0130351180
This Java handbook makes a practical tutorial on Java 2D and Java 3D for computer professionals. It contains in-depth coverage of basic computer graphics concepts and techniques, and introduces advanced graphic features to an audience mostly trained in the Java language. Chapter topics include mathematical background for computer graphics, .geometric transformation, views, lighting and texturing, behavior and interaction, and animation. For computer programmers and engineers, data analysts, graphic designers/animators, and game developers.

Houdini Master is the most complete visual effects and animation solution available. This award-winning and production-proven product andles the most challenging shots without the need for additional plug-ins or an army of programmers. Film production facilities can rely on Houdini Master to help them create stunning feature film effects and character animation. Houdini Master is a full-featured 3D animation and visual effects software renowned for its particle and dynamics tools. Houdini Master is perfect for visual effects artists, technical directors and CG supervisors who want to experience total control over their pipeline.

Release Date: 2009-09-03
Carrara 7 Pro is the most versatile 3D software on the market. Geared for professional and beginner alike, this instructional series enables new users to quickly become familiar with the software’s working methods using common language and a friendly, matter-of-fact format. After all the basics of scene creation and best methods for 3D are covered, the author leads users into more advanced features including: modeling with displacement painting, advanced texturing, methods for creating hair, character animation and more. Tips and tricks are also provided for integrating Carrara into professional animation and studio work pipelines. Work files are included. To begin learning Carrara 7 Pro today, simply click on one of the movie links.

The Ultimate Maya 2009 Resource for Intermediate to Advanced Users If you already know the basics of Maya, now you can elevate your skills with Maya 2009 and the advanced coverage in this authoritative new reference and tutorial. From modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book provides professional-level instruction on Maya Complete and Maya Unlimited.

A convenient and useful program for the texturing and detail of 3D-objects, designed specifically for 3D-artists and designers, but primarily focuses on the development of computer games.
The program combines layers of texture and detail in one easy, simple interface. There was complete support and compatibility of such packages as the Light Wave 3D, Modo format *. lwo, Maya, 3ds Max, Carrara format *. fbx and *. obj. 3D-Coat supports 3D SpaceNavigator of 3DCONNEXION for more intuitive navigation. The program can work in a sound bundle with Adobe Photoshop and other 2D editor, working with PSD files. Performance program has increased significantly through the use of normal maps.

Autodesk Maya is 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and visual effects software offers artists an end-to-end creative workflow. Autodesk Maya 2010 software is the first release to unify the Autodesk® Maya® Complete 2009 and Autodesk® Maya® Unlimited 2009 feature sets, advanced matchmoving capabilities, and high dynamic range compositing into a single affordable package. Also included for a complete CG workflow are 5 additional mental ray® for Maya batch rendering nodes and the Autodesk Backburner network render queue manager.

Moment of Truth is a sequel to the popular stealth action title Death to Spies. The game’s main character is Semion Strogov, a captain in the 4th department of the Soviet counterintelligence service called SMERSH. SMERSH literally means in Russian, Death to Spies, which was the name for a set of counterintelligence departments in the Soviet Army formed during World War II. Strogov is back from his previous missions and must now participate in a series of even more complicated and exciting military operations under the code name “Death to Spies: Moment of Truth”.

The hero possesses all the skills required to accomplish especially dangerous missions including, getting information about the disposition of hostile military and civil units, assassination of enemy agents and representatives of Wehrmacht’s high-ranking officers and espionage. By the order of his supreme commander Strogov, who passed through a serious retraining, will have to accomplish various top secret missions. His task is to capture spies, saboteurs and gather information about their actions using unique technologies and devices.

Model, texture and animate with Cinema 4D 11 using the techniques and tips provided in Cinema 4D 11 Workshop. Starting with all of the basic concepts, functions, and tools - follow along to the workshop tutorials that deliver a hands-on knowledge of the new R11 toolset as well as the returning advanced features. The companion website provides all of the required tutorial media from the projects in the book so that you create your own working models and animations.

So you’ve heard about Blender, the free 3D animation software. You really want to know more about the features of Blender, where to get it, and how to use it. You’re in luck! It’s all in Blender For Dummies, including Blender software on the bonus DVD.

Because there’s a lot to learn about Blender, you’ll be glad this book takes it step by step. First, you’ll learn to install Blender 2.48 and think the Blender way. Then you’ll start creating 3D objects and setting them in motion with animations and rigging. Soon you’ll be texturing with Blender, rendering with Blender, and sharing your creations. You’ll learn how to:

* Create almost anything with meshes, save time with the Mirror modifier, and use Blender’s secret weapon, Dupliverts
* Understand texture mapping, know when to use which type of lamp, and use radiosity in animation
* Work with curves and surfaces, and add color, shades, texture, and reflections
* Rig your characters for animation with shape keys, hooks, and armatures, and understand kinematics

Course Technology PTR | English | 2004-12-30 | ISBN: 1592004873 | 336 pages | PDF | 24 MB

Adobe Photoshop for VFX Artists is an in-depth guide to creating visual effects art using Photoshop. Taking a straightforward, visual approach to Adobe's best-selling software, this book provides you with everything you need to use Photoshop to meet specific goals for art creation. Develop the skills you need to master professional matte painting and 2D and 3D texturing techniques and secrets. This unique guide is one of the only books available targeted specifically to the VFX artist. Written by a professional Texture Artist at a major Hollywood visual effects studio, you’ll learn insider tips and tricks that are hard to come by. Adobe Photoshop for VFX Artists adheres to the high standards of the professional VFX world, while still offering an abundance of information for the VFX hobbyist.

Blender is an integrated application that enables the creation of a broad range of 2D and 3D content. Blender provides a broad spectrum of modeling, texturing, lighting, animation and video post-processing functionality in one package. Through it's open architecture, Blender provides cross-platform interoperability, extensibility, an incredibly small footprint, and a tightly integrated workflow. Blender is one of the most popular Open Source 3D graphics application in the world.

Key Features:
* Fully integrated creation suite, offering a broad range of essential tools for the creation of 3D content, including modeling, uv-mapping, texturing, rigging, skinning, animation, particle and other simulation, scripting, rendering, compositing, post-production, and game creation;
* Cross platform, with OpenGL uniform GUI on all platforms, ready to use for all versions of Windows (98, NT, 2000, XP), Linux, OS X, FreeBSD, Irix, Sun and numerous other operating systems;

Video Copilot - 3D Studio Max - Organic Mesh

• Build organic mesh with noise modifiers from a sphere
• Use procedural texturing to give a uneven monster skin

Included in “The Bundle”
Concrete Brushes & Patterns - 54 seamlessly tiling patterns, 72 Photoshop brushes and concrete textures.

Cracks - 120 Hi-res crack brushes, for modeling and texturing.

Cracks II - 71 New photoshop crack brushes, with cracked and crumbling plaster walls, paint, rock,
superfine hairline cracks and some special brushes of glass, along with dirt & grit overlays.

Darkside Backgrounds (1 & 2 in .psd) - 10 Horror and grunge backgrounds, created with multiple layers (as many as 10 to 15 layers),overlaided with different blend modes & blending options.

Fog - 69 Professional fog brushes. Easily simulate a wide variety of atmospheric effects to create a mood,or atmosphere, to inspire a range of feelings from solitude to serenity

Video game and feature-film artists have used 3ds Max to create Halo 2, King Kong, Myst V, and more. Now you can harness this popular animation software with the clear, step-by-step instructions in this easy-to-follow guide. This book breaks down the complexities of 3D modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. Clear-cut explanations, tutorials, and hands-on projects help build your skills and a special color insert includes real-world examples from talented 3ds Max beginners.