The Art of 3-D Computer: Animation and Imaging [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

~ Isaac V. Kerlow (Author)

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Product Description

A clearly written guide for the professional or student interested in the production of 3-D computer images. This non-platform specific guide provides a wealth of understandable information, four-color and black and white illustrations, and hundreds of tips. Written by an authority in the field, this book takes the reader through a step-by-step approach to learning this exciting.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; illustrated edition edition (February 8, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471286494
• ISBN-13: 978-0471286493
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,404,897 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a rare gem - truly great book., October 21, 1998

By A Customer

I am a complete novice to high-end 3D imaging (previous experience - Web3D, Bryce) but after this book don't feel myself as such anymore. Not good if you need a crash course on some software package but for fundamental understanding of general and advanced concepts it is something incredible no less. Being myself a person who prefer to learn software by trying and playing with it rather then by reading books i found it very frustrating when i wanted to do the same with some advanced 3D tools (Lightwave to be exact). After this book i feel that i got enough understanding of the 3D fundamentals to learn any package. At least i know where to begin now. Software-independent approach did not prevent this book from having many examples from the real world packages so a lot of the information is easily applicable but the insider understanding you get of many many aspects involved in 3D art process is what truly invaluable. Finally, all that jargon mambo-jumbo explained!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Completely thourough book., February 27, 1998

By A Customer

This book is includes excellent resources for the advanced as well as the lower intermediate user. If you already have some knowledge of 3D terminology this book will greatly expand on it. A lot of valuable information written by someone who knows how a student thinks.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good overview of CG terms and concepts, November 10, 1997

By	N. Neisler (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Art of 3-D Computer Animation and Imaging (Design & Graphic Design) (Paperback)

This book is a good overview of the central concepts and lingo of CG animation and lighting. Comprehensive without being technical. A good book to have for your CG library.