SOFTIMAGE XSI for a Future Animation Studio Boss: The Official Guide to Career Skills with XSI [Paperback]

George Avgerakis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 8, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1592008461 | ISBN-13: 978-1592008469 | Edition: 1

You've seen the amazing possibilities offered by XSI. With this official SOFTIMAGE XSI guide, you're ready to not only create animation using this powerful software, but also to create a career. SOFTIMAGE XSI 5 for a Future Animation Studio Boss: The Official Guide to Career Skills with XSI addresses both the technical and business sides of being a professional 3D animator, teaching you how to use the technology of SOFTIMAGE XSI to earn a living as a 3D animator and studio owner.Working through several hands-on tutorials, you'll use the SOFTIMAGE XSI software to learn 3D animation skills necessary to obtain an internship or entry level position. Hone your career skills with tips on writing a resume, pricing an animation project, and identifying and approaching potential clients. Get ready to take your first step toward success in the professional animation industry.

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About the Author

George Avgerakis is VP Creative Director and co-founder of Avetka Productions Inc. (www.avekta.com) in New York City, a company that produces video, CD, DVD, website content, and print in English and all foreign languages. Educated at the University of Maryland and London Film School, Mr. Avgerakis produced the first co-production between Public Television and a corporate entity, the first Russian infomercial, and the first pilot for an American-made sitcom for the ex-Soviet states. His animation work has been featured on all major US networks. His clients include AOL Time Warner, Bristol-Myers Squibb, JVC, Forbes, HP, Brink's, Microsoft, IBM, and Pfizer. George is Contributing Editor of Videography and Digital Cinema magazine and has lectured at the University of Maryland, London University, CUNY, Iona College, DVExpos East and West, and the National Association of Broadcasters convention.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (December 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592008461
• ISBN-13: 978-1592008469
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,634,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, July 2, 2006

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This review is from: SOFTIMAGE XSI for a Future Animation Studio Boss: The Official Guide to Career Skills with XSI (Paperback)

Fantastic. Inspiring. All the motivation you need to kickstart you career. From getting your first job to starting your own business.

To break things up, every second chapter has tutorial on using XSI.