Animation and 3D Modeling on the Mac [Paperback]

Don Foley (Author), Melora Foley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201884208 | ISBN-13: 978-0201884203 | Publication Date: November 1995 | Edition: 1St Edition

The world isn't flat. Your animations needn't be, either. This visual, instructional volume guides experienced and novice animators through the exhilarating but complex challenge of designing in 3D. More than 750 striking, full-color illustrations demonstrate work from the world's best modelers and animators. Plus, you'll learn the software you need most, including Director, Photoshop, Premiere, Infini-D, ray Dream Designer, KPT Bryce, and more.

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The world isn't flat. Your animations needn't be, either. This visual, instructional volume guides experienced and novice animators through the exhilarating but complex challenge of designing in 3D. More than 750 striking, full-color illustrations demonstrate work from the world's best modelers and animators. Plus, you'll learn the software you need most, including Director, Photoshop, Premiere, Infini-D, ray Dream Designer, KPT Bryce, and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1St Edition edition (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201884208
• ISBN-13: 978-0201884203
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,647,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interested in getting started with 3D? GET THIS BOOK, October 29, 1997

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This review is from: Animation and 3D Modeling on the Mac (Paperback)

For the complete dummy to concepts in 3D, the full-color illustrations and explanations are top notch. If you're looking to get your feet wet on how 3D is handled by computers this IS the book for you. PC owners can benefit from it also (just disregard the Mac specific concepts located near the end of the book). It covers most of the big concepts found in virtually all 3D applications such as modeling, textures, shadows, lighting, and animation. Seasoned animators will want to look elsewhere unless unless you're in need of filling "holes" in your knowledge of the basics.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great look at 3D animation and modeling on the Mac!, November 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Animation and 3D Modeling on the Mac (Paperback)

This is a great book to get you familiar with the concepts behind 3D modeling and animation for the Macintosh. 3D modeling and animation is growing on the Macintosh because the machines are getting faster and the OS is getting more robust. Now is a great time to start learning the art of creating 3D worlds and animations.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great overview book for getting into 3d, February 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Animation and 3D Modeling on the Mac (Paperback)

Don has a terrific ability to teach. I had the good fortune of having him show me the essentials of 3d, while he was working on this book. He was working at News in Motion at the time, which had such a tight schedule that he not only was able to knock out the daily animation, but was also able to explain to me the basics of 3d modelling and animation in the few minutes between processing. He is a true expert in the field, and from his thorough understanding of the subject, is able to simplify some very complicated and confusing concepts. Thanks again, Don, you've been a big help.