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Creating 3D Worlds: With CD-ROM

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I just got this book and found there is a reason none of the information or reviews actually specify what software the book uses: it uses everything - C4D, Maya, Bryce, Vue.

While it is nice for the author not to assume you need one specific book to create 3D terrain, the lack of focus on a specific program forces the author to talk in generalities and not give you actual steps to complete the project. The book is a huge disappointment. Also, the book is not nearly large enough to cover the scope of its subject matter. Populate your world with animals...here's how to make a spider. What? Seriously? Modeling a spider has no place in this book.

My advice would be to pick a program you intend to use and then learn how to create 3D planets, worlds, and terrain with that program using tutorials on the web or in a program specific book. This book will not help you; it will likely confuse you in the end.

I know it is cheap, but skip it. Save the cash for a more helpful book.

This book is filled with tips. Nothing really new that you can't find through a lot of searching and tutorials on the web, but it is a nice reference book to have on hand.

I have read two of Simon Danaher's full color books. His writing style combines perfectly with the full color 3D illustrations in a way that makes the book a pleasure to read, even more than once. It is an excellent reference and contains many tips on the ways a variety of effects and results can be obtained. The book frequently references popular tools such as Vue, Bryce and Cinema4D, and comes with a CD filled with examples that compliment the book.