3D Game Animation for Dummies

Author:
- Murdock, Kelly L.
Subject:

Business Applications
Published by:

John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Published:

27/05/2005
Price:

$37.99
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* 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
* Cover 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

Biography

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.