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Game Character Design Complete

eBooker, September 19, 2009 Comments Off

Game Character Design Complete

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A game is only as intriguing as the characters that inhabit its world. Game Character Design Complete demonstrates each step of modeling, texturing, animating, and exporting compelling characters for your games. You’ll learn how to model in 3ds Max from sketch references, texture in Adobe Photoshop, rig bones, and animate a character back in 3ds Max. Game Character Design Complete covers all aspects of character creation-from the technical to the artistic. Don’t worry if your artistic ability isn’t awe-inspiring. You’ll cover every aspect of the design process in easy-to-follow steps, including texturing and animating your character. If you have a working knowledge of 2D and 3D graphics, then you have all of the skills you need to begin creating cool characters for your games.

About the Author
David Franson has been a professional in the field of networking, programming, and 2D and 3D computer graphics since 1990. In 2000, he resigned his position as Information Technology Director of one of the largest entertainment law firms in New York City to pursue a full-time career in game development. He is the author of 2D Artwork and 3D Modeling for Game Artists, The Dark Side of Game Texturing, as well as the full-page article How Video Games are Made which appeared in 45 newspapers worldwide. He is also the technical editor for over a dozen popular video game programming books and has also produced digital artwork for 3D video games, film, and television.

Eric Thomas is a longtime 3ds Max user extending all the way back to DOS days. During his years with the program, he’s seen a number of changes and a dramatic shift in how the software is used. Eric has used Max to create a variety of projects from movies and games. He is currently working as the creative director for Side Pictures Inc., a firm specializing in 3d games and visualization tools.

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Microsoft Silverlight Graphics

eBooker, September 19, 2009 Comments Off

Microsoft Silverlight Graphics

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Silverlight represents an entirely new level of rich Web interface technology for Microsoft developers. With the new power of this development environment comes new challenges for graphic artists and programmers to use this technology to its fullest. “Microsoft Silverlight Graphics” will help you quickly become productive in Silverlight, teaching you how to use the program to create stunning graphics and animations. You’ll learn how to create Silverlight applications; using graphics, animation, audio, and video.

About the Author
Oswald Campesato, Palo Alto, CA, is a Senior Development Manager for JustSystems, Inc. He works on various projects that involve Java, XML, and XSLT, and is studying Japanese so that he can communicate with his counterparts in Japan in their native language. He has worked in the computer field for 15 years, and has previously worked for various companies, including Oracle and IONA. His diverse background includes work experience includes Unix, shell programming, Perl, and JSP-based web application development with MVC frameworks. He has BSc/MS degrees in Mathematics, an MBA, an MS in Information Systems, a BS in Computer Science, and is working toward an MS in Computer Science.

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Light Shadow Space: Architectural Rendering with Cinema 4D

eBooker, September 18, 2009 Comments Off

Light Shadow Space: Architectural Rendering with Cinema 4D

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The visualization of light in space, its effect on model cubature and scenery, is one of the great challenges in architectural rendering. This is a decisive reason for the use of 3D tools – both for architecture offices and students. This volume features a number of exercises that enable the reader to learn how to light architecture models correctly. Complete virtual 3D scenarios are included that allow for the step-by-step construction of a lighting set up with the help of Cinema 4D® software that creates a realistic spatial impression. The tutorials are complemented by a chapter on the use of Cinema 4D®, importing CAD models and light sources as well as shadow types, which have been revised and expanded in the 9.5 and 10 version.

About the Author
HORST SONDERMANN is an architect and professor at the HfT Stuttgart School of Architecture. He studied Architecture at the Berlin University of Technology and has taught visual geometry and architectural rendering since 1994. He has specialized on the interplay between CAAD, digital image processing and 3D visualization for many years. He lives and works in Berlin and Stuttgart.

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Character Emotion in 2D and 3D Animation

eBooker, September 18, 2009 Comments Off

Character Emotion in 2D and 3D Animatio

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Learn how to animate emotion in your characters and add drama to your animation! Character Emotion in 2D and 3D Animation deals specifically with body language, facial expressions, emotional reactions, and other methods of giving characters emotion. It also deals with adding emotion and drama to a scene or setting. A majority of animation books cover emotion as a side element. Character emotion is a major element that plays a vital role in the believability of the character. Character Emotion in 2D and 3D Animation offers comprehensive coverage of the techniques that can help you create believable emotion in your characters.

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Advanced 2D Game Development

eBooker, September 14, 2009 Comments Off

Advanced 2D Game Development

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Get ready to build a complete, professional-quality 2D game engine from start to finish! “Advanced 2D Game Development” is your comprehensive guide to 2D game development using DirectX in the C++ programming language. Each chapter of the book covers one major component of the game engine, including 2D and 3D rendering, DirectInput, FMOD audio, game math, multi-threading, Lua scripting, and more, and the game engine is built upon chapter by chapter.

Through the creation of the game engine, you’ll learn step by step how to write solid code for multiple compilers, adding to the code as you work through each chapter. And every chapter includes an example game that illustrates the new techniques being taught. Perfect for game programming students and professionals alike, this book is your ultimate guide to awesome 2D game development.

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Maya Plug-In Power by Mark Jennings Smith

eBooker, September 12, 2009 Comments Off

Expand your creative power with Maya! “Maya Plugin Power” introduces you to the tools and technology that can enhance your work in Maya. Beginning with an introduction to some basic information about plugin technology and how it works with Maya, you’ll discover a world of powerful plugin software programs you can use to create advanced effects and animation with Maya. Learn how to take Maya’s modeling ability to new limits as you create realistic hair and fur for your characters and model cloth for cool costumes. Explore lighting and rendering techniques and methods to create cool scenes with water and waves. You’ll even learn how to incorporate textures, colors, and clothing as well as rig both characters and crafts in your animations. Fun, hands-on tutorials will show you how to use each of the plugin tools covered and example images will show you the finished effect. A companion DVD features all the files you need to complete the projects in the book and links to the plugins presented. Filled with tips and advice from industry pros, “Maya Plugin Power” helps you maximize the graphics and animation capabilities of Maya.

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OpenGL(R) ES 2.0 Programming Guide

-cosmos-, September 11, 2009 Comments Off

OpenGL ES 2.0 is the industry’s leading software interface and graphics library for rendering sophisticated 3D graphics on handheld and embedded devices. With OpenGL ES 2.0, the full programmability of shaders is now available on small and portable devices—including cell phones, PDAs, consoles, appliances, and vehicles. However, OpenGL ES differs significantly from OpenGL. Graphics programmers and mobile developers have had very little information about it—until now.

In the OpenGL® ES 2.0 Programming Guide, three leading authorities on the Open GL ES 2.0 interface—including the specification’s editor—provide start-to-finish guidance for maximizing the interface’s value in a wide range of high-performance applications. The authors cover the entire API, including Khronos-ratified extensions. Using detailed C-based code examples, they demonstrate how to set up and program every aspect of the graphics pipeline. You’ll move from introductory techniques all the way to advanced per-pixel lighting, particle systems, and performance optimization.

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E. C. Ozelton, J. A. Baird - Timber Designer’s Manual

eBooker, September 11, 2009 Comments Off

E. C. Ozelton, J. A. Baird - Timber Designer’s Manual
Blackwell Science | 2003 | ISBN: 0632039787 | Pages: 672 | PDF | 3.18 MB

This major structural engineering manual covers overall detail design of structural timber and includes extensive tables and coefficients for speedy reference. The new edition takes account of revisions to BS 5268: Part 2 and outlines the new Eurocode on timber.Download

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The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Layers Book - Harnessing Photoshop’s most powerful tool

GiMaX, August 24, 2009 Comments Off

2009 | English | ISBN-13: 978-0-240-52155-8 | 320 Pages | PDF | 15.6 MB

MasterPhotoshop CS4 with this visual, hands-on guide to using layers, under the expert guidance of digital imaging specialist Richard Lynch. Layers, Photoshop’s most powerful feature, is the core of a nondestructive image-editing workflow.

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Beginning DirectX 10 Game Programming

eBooker, August 24, 2009 Comments Off

Beginning DirectX 10 Game Programming

Product Description
Discover the exciting world of game programming and 3D graphics creation using DirectX 10! “Beginning DirectX® 10 Game Progmramming” is an introductory guide to creating fantastic graphics, amazing creatures, and realistic worlds for games. Written specifically for the beginner programmer, the book uses step-by-step instructions to teach the basics of DirectX 10, introducing skills that can be applied to creating games for both PC and game console platforms.

You’ll start by learning how to install the DirectX SDK and how to get your first application up and running. From there you’ll be introduced to the 2D and 3D graphics components of DirectX allowing you to draw animated sprites and create 3D objects. Put your new skills to the test with a final, hands-on project that shows how to bring together everything you’ve learned. If you have a basic knowledge of C++ and 3D math concepts then you are ready to learn how to program amazing 3D game graphics with “Beginning DirectX 10!”

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