The Complete Guide to Digital 3D Design

Used in everything from architecture through advertising to animated movies, digital 3D graphics has become one of the key areas for 21st-century design. The Complete Guide to Digital 3D Design is a one-stop guide to the 3D landscape, examining the tools, skills and applications at the newest frontier of design. It tells you everything you need to know about 3D software and how it works, from basic principles through the latest photorealistic rendering methods to the most effective professional techniques. The book runs through the complete gamut of 3D applications, starting with simple entry-level applications then moving up to the complex suites used by Oscar-winning Hollywood effects artists. It shows how 3D is used in illustration and industry, and breaks brilliant 3D images down to reveal how they are put together, with time-saving tricks and useful shortcuts. The concluding gallery section showcases finished work from some of the most creative artists in the field. With its clear examples and gorgeous illustrations, The Complete Guide to Digital 3D Design is a great starting point for newcomers to the 3D world and a fantastic resource for experienced designers.
From games and movies to complex architectural and engineering feats, via the Web, animation and product visualization, this book will give you the co-ordinates and the technologies with which to navigate the third dimension.
 
Used in everything from architecture through advertising to animated movies, digital 3D graphics has become one of the key areas for 21st-century design. The Complete Guide to Digital 3D Design is a one-stop guide to the 3D landscape, examining the tools, skills and applications at the newest frontier of design. It tells you everything you need to know about 3D software and how it works, from basic principles through the latest photorealistic rendering methods to the most effective professional techniques. The book runs through the complete gamut of 3D applications, starting with simple entry-level applications then moving up to the complex suites used by Oscar-winning Hollywood effects artists. It shows how 3D is used in illustration and industry, and breaks brilliant 3D images down to reveal how they are put together, with time-saving tricks and useful shortcuts. The concluding gallery section showcases finished work from some of the most creative artists in the field. With its clear examples and gorgeous illustrations, The Complete Guide to Digital 3D Design is a great starting point for newcomers to the 3D world and a fantastic resource for experienced designers.
From games and movies to complex architectural and engineering feats, via the Web, animation and product visualization, this book will give you the co-ordinates and the technologies with which to navigate the third dimension.