Learn 3d Design on the Macintosh

by Szabo, Michelle

• ISBN13: 9780471149279
• ISBN10: 0471149276
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-07-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Everything you need to create your own 3D illustrations and animations Ready to take the plunge into the exciting world of 3D design? This amazing book/software package will take you there. You2ll get all of the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques you need to make the transition quickly, easily, and safely. Emphasizing a learn by doing approach using software included with the book, Michelle Szabo teaches you 3D design from the ground up. She begins by schooling you in the basic theory and technical principles of three-dimensional design and rapidly progresses, step-by-step, to advanced design techniques. As you work through a series of progressively more complex projects, you2ll quickly gain the confidence and skills you need to execute sophisticated 3D designs for a variety of media, including print, multimedia, and video. This interactive package: Covers all the bases from basic theory to advanced design techniques. Combines step-by-step instruction with all the software tools you need. To create 3D illustrations and animations. Features methods for managing the entire 3D design process. On the CD-ROM you2ll find: A sample version of the Infini-D 3D software. Additional demo software from Specular International and MetaTools. Examples of 3D illustrations and animations. An extensive library of sample 3D textures and models. Helpful utilities. Visit our web site at: http://www.wiley.com/compbooks/

Table of Contents

BUILDING A GOOD FOUNDATION.

Back to Mac Basics: Memory Dos and Don'ts.

Introducing the 3D World.

TUTORIAL.

Basic Concepts.

Intermediate Concepts.

Advanced Concepts.

MORE, MORE, MORE.

More on Modeling.

More on Rendering.

More on Animating.

More on Final Rendering, File Formats, and Compression.

EXTRA USEFUL STUFF.

Using Infini-D with Other Programs.

Design and Production Tips.

Appendices.

Index.