Essential Lightwave V9 The Fastest And Easiest Way To Master Lightwave 3d

Author : Steve Warner,Kevin Phillips,Timothy Albee
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 994 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007-06-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449677589

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Essential LightWave v9: The Fastest and Easiest Way to Master LightWave 3D by Steve Warner,Kevin Phillips,Timothy Albee Pdf

Includes companion DVD with trial versions of LightWave v9.2! Essential LightWave v9 offers an unparalleled guide to LightWave 3D. Written to help users quickly take control of the software, this book is filled with easy-to-understand explanations, time-saving tips and tricks, and detailed tutorials on nearly every aspect of the software, including the new features in LightWave v9.2! Key features: learn to model, light, surface animate, and render within the first seven chapters!; master the LightWave v9 Node Editor for advanced surfacing, texturing, and deformations; learn to model with polygons, Catmull-Clark/Subpatch SubDs, and splines; uncover the secrets of distortion-free UV mapping and high-quality texturing; learn to seamlessly composite 3D objects with real-world images; create professional-quality character animation using FK, IK, and IK Booster; enhance your animations with expressions, particle effects, and dynamics; set up a render farm to rip through complex rendering tasks.

Author : Nicholas Boughen
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449633493

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LIGHTWAVE V9 LIGHTING (W/CD) by Nicholas Boughen Pdf

Companion CD included with 30-day demo of LightWave v9! The process of creating accurate and pleasing lighting in CG environments demands both an understanding of the fundamentals of light and knowledge of the available tools. LightWave v9 Lighting addresses these issues in a practical guide that shows you how to achieve your lighting goals using the latest version of LightWave 3D. With this book discover the tools and features of LightWave v9 that can improve your lighting; understand lighting concepts including color, shadow, intent, and style; explore a number of tutorials that demonstrate specific lighting setups; learn how to enhance your lighting with volumetrics, lens flares, projection images, and radiosity; find out how the proper lighting can turn a good shot into a great shot.

Author : Jim Perry
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449631505

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RPG Programming with XNA Game Studio 3.0 by Jim Perry Pdf

RPG Programming Using XNA Game Studio 3.0 provides detailed information on role-playing games (RPGs) and how to create them using Microsoft’s XNA Game Studio 3.0. The book examines the history of the genre and takes a piece-by-piece approach to producing a 2D tile-based game, demonstrating how to create the various components that make up an RPG and implement them using C# and XNA Game Studio 3.0. By the end of the book, readers will have built a complete toolset that can be used to create data for their own RPGs. Learn how to: * Creating the characters and monsters that populate RPG worlds * Add stats and skills to allow game entities to perform actions * Populate the game world with items and treasures. Construct a conversation editor to add another degree of interaction * Create a multiple-step quest system to give players goals to research during gameplay * Creating a tile engine for displaying the world Populating the game world with items and treasure * Implementing a sound and music system * Adding multiplayer support

Author : Richard Rouse III
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449633455

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Game Design: Theory and Practice, Second Edition by Richard Rouse III Pdf

“Both burgeoning game designers and devoted gamers should consider [Game Design: Theory & Practice] an essential read.” — Computer Gaming World “Ultimately, in both theory and practice, Rouse’s Game Design bible gets the job done. Let us pray.” - Next Generation magazine In the second edition to the acclaimed Game Design: Theory & Practice, designer Richard Rouse III balances a discussion of the essential concepts behind game design with an explanation of how you can implement them in your current project. Detailed analysis of successful games is interwoven with concrete examples from Rouse’s own experience. This second edition thoroughly updates the popular original with new chapters and fully revised text.

Author : Angel Nieves
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449633479

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LIGHTWAVE V9 TEXTURING by Angel Nieves Pdf

LightWave v9 Texturing takes you behind the fine art of surfacing your 3D objects using LightWave 3D. Because many artists find texturing and prepping objects for texturing intimidating or confusing, this book breaks down the process and makes it easier to understand by guiding you through LightWave’s powerful surfacing toolset and a number of helpful tutorials. LightWave v9 Texturing also demonstrates how easy it is to create surfaces using LightWave’s new, powerful node-based shading system. With this book go beyond texturing theory to find out what makes a great realistic texture; learn how to build textures using both LightWave’s classic layer system and the new Node Editor; discover how to unwrap and edit UV maps; find out how to create a variety of surfaces through a series of tutorials; enhance your surfaces with gradients, image maps, and procedural textures.

Author : Daniel Park
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781598220377

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Camtasia Studio 4 by Daniel Park Pdf

Companion CD includes a trial version of Camtasia Studio 4!With the latest release of Camtasia Studio, TechSmith continues to enhance its industry-leading screen video recording and editing tool. Camtasia Studio 4: The Definitive Guide describes the newest features and takes the user through the entire process of creating top-notch software tutorials, marketing spots, and demonstrations. This book provides a practical guide to getting the most out of Camtasia Studio, with topics ranging from developing goals, determining the audience, and storyboarding to recording, editing, and producing.

Author : Allyson Olm,Stephen Knight,Michael Petrov
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449633509

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FileMaker Web Publishing: A Complete Guide to Using the API for PHP by Allyson Olm,Stephen Knight,Michael Petrov Pdf

FileMaker Web Publishing offers an unparalleled development strategy for database managers, web designers, and programmers who are interested in getting the most out of FileMaker databases on the web. The book introduces the basics of HTML, cascading style sheets, and PHP, then moves on to specific concepts such as database portals, value lists, and complex navigation systems. Advanced topics include uploading and referencing files within the database and sending dynamically formatted emails.

Author : Timothy Albee,Steve Warner,Robin Wood
Publisher : Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Page : 629 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Computer animation
ISBN : 9781556220821

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Essential LightWave 3D by Timothy Albee,Steve Warner,Robin Wood Pdf

Computer Graphics & Graphics Applications

Author : Jonathan Stars
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781598220469

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Learn FileMaker Pro 9 by Jonathan Stars Pdf

Learn Filemaker? Pro 9 Provides A Logical, Hands-On Approach To Understanding The Features Of Filemaker Pro, Both For Beginners And Those Who Have Experience With Previous Versions Of The Software. From Defining Database Terms And Converting Files Created In Previous Filemaker Pro Versions To Producing Reports And Using Files On The Web, This Book Covers The Fundamentals As Well As The Newest Features That Considerably Enhance Filemaker Pro’S Database Management Capabilities. Learn How To Format Layout Objects With Autoresize And Conditional Formatting; Harness The Power Of The New External SQL Data Source Tools; Adapt One Script To Many Purposes To Cut Development Time And Expense; Work With The Enhanced Web Viewer To Harvest Data For Your Applications; Share Data As PDF And Excel Files And Export Data As E-Mail Attachments; Organize Your Relationships With The Anchor-Buoy Method; Use The Alignment Tools To Quickly Align Objects On Your Layout.

Author : Jeffrey Garbus,Ashish Gupta
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449612740

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Administrator's Guide to Sybase ASE 15 by Jeffrey Garbus,Ashish Gupta Pdf

Administrator's Guide to Sybase ASE 15 is a practical systems administration guide for the newest release of the ASE product. Designed to provide all administrators with an authoritative guide, topics include installation, defining physical and Sybase-mirrored devices, transaction logging and modes, security, auditing, database backup and restoration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more. After reading this book, you should be able to perform any task that encompasses the creation or maintenance of a server. With this book any administrator will understand the responsibilities of a system administrator; find out how to set limits on server resources using the Resource Governor; learn how to prioritize tasks with the Logical Process Manager; use data partitioning to enable finer control over data placement, maintenance, and management.

Author : Catherine Winder,Zahra Dowlatabadi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781136136054

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Producing Animation by Catherine Winder,Zahra Dowlatabadi Pdf

You have a useful library of books covering the tools, techniques and aesthetics of animation, but you've been asked to put your production and creative skills to the test to produce a theatrical feature film or to deliver 52 episodes of a television series with only 18 months in the schedule. Producing Animation is your answer. Written by Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi and edited by Tracey Miller-Zarneke, Producing Animation is a comprehensive guide to the production industry. Already a relied upon resource by professionals and students alike, this book covers the process from script to screen while defining the role of the producer at each phase. The second edition features new content such as sidebars on key topics from industry experts, discussions on CG, 2D and stereoscopic production processes, and an overview on marketing and distributing your project. The companion website provides access to sample tables, templates and workflow outlines for CG and 2D animation production.

Author : Jonathan Stars
Publisher : Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781598220254

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Learn FileMaker Pro 8.5 by Jonathan Stars Pdf

Learn FileMaker Pro 8.5 presents the fundamentals of the award-winning FileMaker Pro database program and distills the complexity of the program into a logical hands-on approach for both beginners and those who have experience with previous versions of FileMaker Pro. With this version, FileMaker Pro enhances the dramatically new and efficient approach to database management introduced in FileMaker Pro 7, giving the user even greater flexibility.

Author : Arthur W. Evans
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business
ISBN : 9781449683207

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FileMaker Pro Business Applications by Arthur W. Evans Pdf

Author : Leigh van der Byl
Publisher : Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781556222856

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LightWave 3D 8 Texturing by Leigh van der Byl Pdf

One of the most powerful, complete, and reliable 3D tools in existence, LightWave has become the visual effects software of choice in film, television, and broadcast industries.

Author : Alan Thorn
Publisher : Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781556222498

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DirectX 9 User Interfaces by Alan Thorn Pdf

Companion CD included with Paint Shop Pro 8 evaluation edition!Interfaces strongly affect how an application or game is received by a user, no matter which cutting-edge features it may boast. This unique book presents a comprehensive solution for creating good interfaces using the latest version of DirectX. This involves building an interface library from the ground up. Divided into three sections, the book discusses the foundations of interface design, the construction of a feature-rich interface library, and the creation of a fully functional media player in DirectShow.