Name: 3D Game Animation For Dummies By KL Murdock
SKU: 9780764587894
Price: 4.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

3D Game Animation For Dummies Summary

3D Game Animation For Dummies by KL Murdock

For readers intrigued by 3D video games as a hobby or a potential career, this book offers an introduction to the world of 3D game animation and provides step-by-step instructions on creating storyboards, scenery, characters, and even software. It covers topics such as working with 3D coordinates, keyframing, NURBS modeling, lighting, rigging, skinning, particle effects, and more. Video game sales exceeded the movie industry's box office draw last year by $1 billion.

About KL Murdock

Kelly L. Murdock has written about computer topics ranging from multimedia to JavaScript. He has also created 3D models for feature films and worked as a freelance 3D artist.

Introduction. Part I: Creating 3D Content for Games. Chapter 1: Getting Started with 3D Game Animation. Chapter 2: Game and Art Design, and Creating Storyboards. Chapter 3: Starting with Traditional Animation Basics. Part II: Creating Interfaces, Modeling Scenery, and Texturing Backgrounds. Chapter 4: Creating Game User Interfaces. Chapter 5: Modeling Scenery and Props. Chapter 6: Adding Details with Materials. Chapter 7: Mapping Textures. Chapter 8: Creating Effective Lighting. Part III: Designing, Modeling, and Animating Game Characters. Chapter 9: Techniques for Modeling Characters. Chapter 10: Discovering the Basics of 3D Animation. Chapter 11: Animating Characters. Chapter 12: Animating Facial Movements. Chapter 13: Automating Reactions with Dynamics. Part IV: Animating Game Cut Scenes. Chapter 14: Animating Scene Elements. Chapter 15: Animating with Particles. Chapter 16: Rendering an Animation. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 17: Ten Types of Tools Used by Game Companies. Chapter 18: Ten Creative Jobs in the Animation Industry. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Land a Job as a 3D Game Animator. Appendix A: Using Game Engine Tools. Appendix B: Glossary of Animation Terms. Appendix C: Directory of Animation Schools. Index.

Additional information

Sku

GOR004264966

ISBN 13

9780764587894

ISBN 10

0764587897

Title

3D Game Animation For Dummies by KL Murdock

Author

KL Murdock

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons Inc

Year published

2005-06-10

Number of pages

416

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

3D Game Animation For Dummies KL Murdock

3D Game Animation For Dummies by KL Murdock

Summary

3D Game Animation For Dummies Summary

3D Game Animation For Dummies by KL Murdock

About KL Murdock

Table of Contents

Additional information

Customer Reviews - 3D Game Animation For Dummies