3D Tools for Photographers, Illustrators and Graphic Designers [Paperback]

Autodesk Maya Press (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1897177054 | ISBN-13: 978-1897177051 | Edition: 1

* Provides creative professionals with ideas for how 3D software, specifically Maya, can help them achieve stunning, original, and affordable illustrations
* Concentrates on the introduction of 3D into photography and illustration, using tutorial projects presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner
* Examines 3D workflows that incorporate the Adobe suite of products as well as traditional photography
* Introduces readers to water effects, bubbles, shadows, neon, smoke effects, cloud enhancements, swapping props, trees and leaves, digital hair, galaxy scenes, and much more
* The packed DVD includes the Maya Personal Learning Edition and a plug-in created exclusively for this book, which gives artists Maya's 3D painting tools directly within Photoshop

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (August 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1897177054
• ISBN-13: 978-1897177051
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,194,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Very informitive, practical book, February 8, 2007

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Brian Bueza "bbueza" (Oahu, Hawaii USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3D Tools for Photographers, Illustrators and Graphic Designers (Paperback)

I would say the book is oriented towards the graphic artist who have already been

experimenting and are familiar with Maya 3D, and incorporating imagery produced in that program into their overall design projects. What's not apparently clear is what level of accomplishment the enthusiast or professional should be in regards to their respective skillsets to effectively utilize the techniques described in the book effectively. If you're on the more steeper end of the learning curve, you'll need your previous editions of beginner Maya books as a side reference. There are some neat techniques in the book, however, that can help to add the 3D CG look and feel to whatever you already produce through your photography, Photoshop & Illustrator graphic work. In this respect, this book is great.