Creating Weaponry and Accessories in 3D, m. CD-ROM - Mortier, R. Shamms
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This book targets a diverse audience with compelling material that cannot be found anywhere else. Inside, noted 3D authority R. Shamms Mortier applies his knowledge and expertise to the topic of weaponry-specifically, the 3D weaponry that is such an integral part of big-screen animation, the Web, computer games, and other CD content.
Creating Weaponry and Accessories in 3D focuses on the principles of weapons design, equipping games designers and animators with the understanding they need to work effectively using the tools and platform of their choice. It is also historically accurate, and…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
This book targets a diverse audience with compelling material that cannot be found anywhere else. Inside, noted 3D authority R. Shamms Mortier applies his knowledge and expertise to the topic of weaponry-specifically, the 3D weaponry that is such an integral part of big-screen animation, the Web, computer games, and other CD content.
Creating Weaponry and Accessories in 3D focuses on the principles of weapons design, equipping games designers and animators with the understanding they need to work effectively using the tools and platform of their choice. It is also historically accurate, and thus sure to appeal to weapons enthusiasts with an interest in how weapons are designed and represented in various venues. The accompanying CD provides many 3D models that readers can take apart or modify for their own uses, and eight color plates provide examples of the author's own work.

Table of contents:
Chapter 1 - Tools, Processes, and Applications
Chapter 2 - Archaic and Prehistoric Weaponry Design
Chapter 3 - Ancient Weaponry Design
Chapter 4 - Greek and Roman Weaponry Design
Chapter 5 - In Times of Chivalry
Chapter 6 - The Old West
Chapter 7 - Contemporary Times
Chapter 8 - The Future
Appendix A: What's on the CD
Appendix B: Software Used for the Models
Appendix C: Reference Materials
Autorenporträt
R. Shamms Mortier, Ph.D. is president of Eyeful Tower Communications, a video graphics design and animation house. He is a professional animator whose art has been featured in galleries, on television, and in other venues. His work has been funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Vermont Council on the Arts, and the Boston Film/Video Society. Mortier authors a biweekly column on computer graphics and animation in TV Technology and teaches college classes in these areas. Books to his credit include Mastering Pixels: 3-D, Bryce 4, Ray Dream 5 F/X, the Bryce 3D and Poser Handbooks, After Effects 4 in Detail, Freehand 7 Graphics Studio, Dream 5 F/X, and numerous reviews of graphics and animation.