Computer Animation

Enhanced Character Animation

Name: Enhanced Character Animation
Author: Douglas Kelly
ISBN: 9781566047715

by Douglas Kelly

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Overview

Character Animation Enhanced is the first complete reference to all key character animation resources.
Provides readers with feature-by-feature product comparisons that help them choose the right tool for every character animation task.
Includes at least one tutorial for the software package or plug-in reviewed.
Presents a unique tool for expanding skills across the broad range of technical and artistic skills that comprise character animation on the desktop.

Covers 3D Studio MAX, Softimage, Alias, LightWave, RayDream Studio, and other popular animation software.
Provides complete reviews and tutorials on every major character animation software package and plug-in.
Features 64 pages of full-color illustrations.
Enables users to become familiar with high-end software packages (often $2,000 to $100,000) before making purchases.
Includes exclusive advice, tips, case studies, and trade secrets from major artists and production houses in the industry.

Demos and sample files of many character animation software packages and plug-ins.
Demo reel video clips and stills from major studios and individual artists.
Mirrors of key character animation Web sites, plus URLs to many more.

Doug Kelly, a principal at Kelly Consultants, is author of LightWave 3D 5 Character Animation f/x . He has written articles and tutorials on a variety of 3D animation software, contributing to magazines such as Video Toaster User, 3D Artist, and LightWavin'. While managing product development for Envisage 3D and SoftF/X, he wrote and contributed to the manuals for Animation Master.

Geared toward CGI artists and traditional animators, this guide explores modeling, texturing, setup and animating processes. Complete with projects, examples and a glossary, the guide helps aspiring artists and animators understand vocabulary and basic techniques.