Softimage XSI Character Animation f/x and Design

Chris Maraffi

246 pages, parution le 01/02/2001

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Résumé

Readers will discover the important pre-production steps in creating a 3D character through developing inspirational illustrations, character bio, and creating a design sheet. This book will take the reader through the storyboard process from thumbnail and inspirational sketches for a 3D storyboard and 3D animatic. Advanced features and techniques are covered including examining shape animation, muscle control, squash/stretch effects, and modeling techniques needed for realistic and cartoon characters. Tips for creating a good demo reel is also provided in this book.

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started: 3D Animation Process and Interface 1
Chapter 2 Creating Visual Appeal: Character Design 29
Chapter 3 Blueprint for Success: Storyboard Development 49
Chapter 4 Baby Steps: The 3D Animatic 79
Chapter 5 Taking Control: Basic Skeleton Setup 109
Chapter 6 Puppet Master: Advanced Skeleton Rig Controls 143
Chapter 7 Its Alive: 3D Nonlinear Animation 179
Chapter 8 Making Faces: Shape Weights and Lip Syncing 209

L'auteur - Chris Maraffi

Chris Maraffi is a certified Softimage 3D instructor who has taught advanced Softimage 3D classes at NYU, Parsons/New School, School of Visual Arts, Master's Institute, and New York Institute of Technology. He has also authored the popular Softimage 3D training videos Realistic 3D Character Development, several technical articles for 3D Artist magazine, and frequently does demo work at trade shows like NAB, SIGGRAPH, and 3D Design Conference. Mr. Maraffi is currently teaching at the certified training facility Mesmer and the Academy of Arts in San Francisco, CA. In addition, Chris is doing broadcast and Internet freelancing for several corporate clients.

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Coriolis
Auteur(s)	Chris Maraffi
Parution	01/02/2001
Nb. de pages	246
Format	20,3 x 25,3
Couverture	Broché
Poids	802g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9781576106426