Digital Mayhem 3D Machine Techniques

Masters at Work: 3D Landscapes Table of Contents

Front matter

Section - Landscape basics (20)
Intro (2)
Software choices (2)
Composition (4)
Render camera lenses (2)
Depth of field (2)
Lighting (4)
Close up (2)
Black and white (2)

Section a?" Landscape Masters at Work (210)
Intro (2)
Mountains: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)
Seascapes: best of x3 (6), tutorial (6), tutorial (4)
Rivers and lakes: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)
Waterfalls: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)
Desert scenes: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)
Woodlands: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)
Historical: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)
People in the landscape: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)
Seasons: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)
Weather effects: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)
Industrial landscapes: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)
Science fiction: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)
Fantasy: best of x3 (6), tutorial (10)

Tutorials will highlight modelling, Textures, Lighting, Rendering, Post production with a focus on a singular image. The best of section will become even more granular highlight a specific technique or element within these broader areas, offering a specialist focus. As needed, tutorials will include numbered step-by-step instructions through leading softwares, offering comprehensive workflows.

Section a?" Post production (20)
Intro (2)
Colour and contrast enhancements (4)
Sharpening (2)
Adding ambiance (2)
Film filters and ageing (4)
Framing (2)
Sizing for print and web (2)
Colour profiles a?" RGB/CMYK (2)

END MATTER (7)
Glossary (4)
Appendix for sources (2)
Acknowledgements (1)