Adobe Photoshop, 3D Computer Graphics, Graphics Programming
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Overview
Shows everything the reader needs to know to achieve undeniably realistic3D images and animations. Covers intermediate through advanced 3D image creation with Photoshop. Uses spectacular image maps to create realistic images, showing how to develop multilayer image map surfaces. Outlines pros and cons of the variety of approaches to end-result effects within Photoshop. Explains the process for developing organic map surfaces that include the subtle nuances of real-world surfaces. Demonstrates using diffusion image maps to make surfaces extraordinarily realistic. The only book on the market focusing on Photoshop textures topics specifically for 3D artists; topics such as diffusion, transparency, and bump and luminousity image map. Provides clear and detailed information without the fluff like IDG's "Bibles". Includes actual layered Photoshop files illustrating techniques described in the book and providing visual keys to understanding. Provides source material for creating photorealistic 3D textures in Photoshop. Contains free, seamless image map textures.
Editorials
Booknews
A book/CD-ROM featuring hundreds of step-by-step tutorials and some 400 color images. Part I covers 3D texture painting techniques, and Part II covers image maps. Part III shows how to create textures for industrial and science fiction applications, and Part IV covers specialty textures. The CD-ROM contains 3D human and creature models, templates for image mapping, and texture maps. For 3D animators, illustrators, and other Photoshop users. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
October 1, 1998
Publisher
Coriolis Group,U.S.
Pages
274
Format
Multimedia Set
ISBN
9781576102749