3D Creature Workshop, 2/e (Paperback)

Summary

3D creatures are everywhere — in movies, games, comics, videos, and advertising. Some of these creatures are lifelike and realistic while others portray bizarre fantasy images. No matter which type you want to create, you’ll find insightful ideas and hands-on techniques for bringing your creatures to life in this completely updated version of the best-selling 3D Creature Workshop. Whether you are just beginning in 3D modeling and animation, are a seasoned pro, or a creative hobbyist, you’ll find innovative tools and techniques to enhance your creature creations.

Table of Contents

Introduction, The Genesis of a Realistic Creature, Realistic Surfacing, Toon Time (fantasy creatures), Modeling Styles, Lightwave, 3D Studio Max, Animation:Master, Metaball Modeling, Piecing Your Model Together, Animating Single Mesh Models, and Contributing Artists.