3D for the Web: Interactive 3D animation using 3ds max, Flash and Director (Focal Press Visual Effects and Animation) (Paperback)

by Carol MacGillivray (Author), Anthony Head (Author) "This is a book about bringing high quality 3D animations to the Web..." (more)
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"3D for the Web looks at 3D animation using 3ds Max, Flash, and Director - the core building tools of any serious 3D web object. It's a practical guide to the basics but has enough to inspire you on to greater projects. An excellent disc accompanies it." -.Net, Bath, EN

"There are plenty of books out there on 3D design, but few really get into the nitty gritty of transferring 3D art to the web." -.Net, Bath, EN

Book Description
Gives a comprehensive overview of creating 3d animations for the web.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press (December 14, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240519108
• ISBN-13: 978-0240519104
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,120,645 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A new world of possibilities with Director!, December 28, 2007

By	Susan L. Meyer - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has really gotten me excited about using Director's 3D capabilities. For the most part it provides clear information and great examples plus code the reader can adapt to his own uses. It also suggests directions for further exploration. I personally have found it frustrating that the authors did not go into more detail on some of those suggestions as I have difficulty writing Director code, but that has motivated me to put more effort into learning it. Unfortunately, the completed examples of the game that the authors indicated would be posted on their web site are not there and it is difficult, if not impossible, to contact them. Also, Director seems to be stalled at this time although Adobe has made repeated promises to upgrade it so that it works better with Vista. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in 3D for use on the web.