Essential CG Lighting Techniques with 3ds Max

by Brooker; Darren

• ISBN13: 9780240521176
• ISBN10: 024052117X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781136138935
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2008-11-07
• Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

"This book and DVD package, co-branded with Autodesk, presents the concepts and techniques required to create convincing CG lighting effects with 3ds Max - a vital skill for any 3D artist creating models, characters and CG environments. The stunning color illustrations throughout the book illustrate the results the reader can achieve, and the tutorial lessons help them to do so."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Theory

A little light theory

CG lights examined

Understanding shadows

Techniques

Basic lighting techniques

Further lighting techniques

Radiosity techniques

Indoor lighting techniques

Outdoor lighting techniques

Special lighting techniques

Match lighting

Rendering with mental ray

Lighting for Games

Lighting and lens effects

Compositing

Tips and tricks

In production

Taking it further

Composition and drama

Camerawork and technicalities

Looking further

About the DVD

Glossary

Bibliography

DVD content: The natural elements

Tricks of the trade

Third-party plug-ins

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