Character Modeling with Maya and ZBrush
Professional polygonal modeling techniques
1st Edition
Published on 6. August 2012
408 pages
978-1-136-14182-9 (ISBN)
Description
Create believable CG character models with this unique book and downloadable resource package. The stunning color images show just what you can achieve, and the detailed step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to achieve them.
Every technique and tip is backed up with practical tutorials, using the models, textures and video on the downloadable resources to offer a crash course to this vital skill. Jason Patnode takes you from low to high-resolution modeling - helping you span the gap between game and film industry skills. Based on Maya 2008 and ZBrush 3.0.
You'll learn: Pipeline and modeling guidelines . Overview of Maya . Introduction to ZBrush modeling . Concept art . Anatomy . Creating a video game character . Creating a hyper-real character . Creating a photo-real character . UVs and texturing . How to create a demo reel
Every technique and tip is backed up with practical tutorials, using the models, textures and video on the downloadable resources to offer a crash course to this vital skill. Jason Patnode takes you from low to high-resolution modeling - helping you span the gap between game and film industry skills. Based on Maya 2008 and ZBrush 3.0.
You'll learn: Pipeline and modeling guidelines . Overview of Maya . Introduction to ZBrush modeling . Concept art . Anatomy . Creating a video game character . Creating a hyper-real character . Creating a photo-real character . UVs and texturing . How to create a demo reel
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
23,90 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-14182-9 (9781136141829)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
01/2018
1st Edition
Routledge
€215.41
The article will not be published
Book
03/2008
1st Edition
Focal Press
€54.00
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
Jason Patnode teaches modeling and animation at The Academy of Art University, he has worked in both game and film production and was previously Lead 3D Technical Artist at LucasArts, a division of LucasFilm, California, USA.
Content
Pipeline and modeling guidelines; Overview of Maya; Intro to ZBrush modeling; Concept art; Anatomy; Creating a video game character; Creating a hyper-real character; Creating a photo-real character; UVs and texturing; The next step
