3D Modeling for Animation & Games

Professional modeling is the foundation of every aspect of the 3D production pipeline and is essential to the success of any 3D computer graphics project. [digital] Modeling is unlike any other modeling book you’ve seen—it gets to the core of what it takes to create efficient production-ready models and demystifies the process of producing realistic and jaw-dropping graphics. Taking a software-neutral approach, it teaches you the essential skills and concepts that you can apply to modeling in any industry 3D software, such as 3ds Max, LightWave 3D, Maya, Modo, Silo, XSI, ZBrush and other leading programs.

ZBrush allows you to develop a creature for film and games in realistic, 3D format. With this book, you will learn how to create a unique creature from start to finish and search for and repair any foreseeable problems. Clear instructions guide you through using Photoshop in combination with ZBrush to finely render a creature so you can see how it will appear on screen. Experienced ZBrush author and designer Scott Spencer shows you how to start with your concept in ZBrush as a preliminary digital model and then further refine it in Photoshop in order to fabricate a hyperrealistic image.

This second edition of ZBrush Character Creation has been fully updated for ZBrush 4, the newest version of this fascinating and popular 3D sculpting software. ZBrush enables users to create detailed organic models using a brush-based toolset and tablet. The startling results look as though they've been painted with real brushes and oils, and ZBrush is increasingly popular for use in film, game, and broadcast pipelines. This ebook does not provide access to the companion materials.

The authority on videogame art, design and play, Edge is the must-have companion for game industry professionals, aspiring game-makers and super-committed hobbyists. Its mission is to celebrate the best in interactive entertainment today and identify the most important developments of tomorrow, providing the most trusted, in-depth editorial in the business via unparalleled access to the developers and technologies that make videogames the world's most dynamic form of entertainment.

3D World covers the fields of animation, VFX, games and arch-viz. Every month, you'll enjoy brand-new tutorials written by some of the leading creators in CG, providing practical guides to help you create amazing artwork or animation and explaining essential techniques to help you develop your 3D skills. You can also get inspired by the latest CG images, movies and other creative projects, with tips and advice from the people who made them. 3D World will help you get the most of your CG software, with help and advice covering 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender and other major packages.

If you love to paint, then ImagineFX is just for you. ImagineFX is packed to the rafters with an eclectic mixture of in-depth workshops from the world's best fantasy and sci-fi artists, plus galleries and interviews, community news and product reviews. Whether you're a professional artist, an art student or just create art for a hobby, each page ofImagineFX is filled with unrivalled advice from our team of world-famous artists who bring you bespoke, in-depth digital and traditional art workshops, tips and techniques.

Articles, review articles and commentary on various aspects of computer graphic modeling and creation. The leading magazine devoted to the broad spectrum of computer graphics technology.