Michelle Szabo: Learn 3D Design on the Macintosh(r)
Learn 3D Design on the Macintosh(r)
John Wiley & Sons | 1996-07-27 | ISBN 0471149276 | PDF | Pages 351 | 6.06 MB
Everything you need to create your own 3D illustrations and animations
Ready to take the plunge into the exciting world of 3D design? This amazing book/software package will take you there. You'll get all of the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques you need to make the transition quickly, easily, and safely.
Emphasizing a learn by doing approach using software included with the book, Michelle Szabo teaches you 3D design from the ground up. She begins by schooling you in the basic theory and technical principles of three-dimensional design and rapidly progresses, step-by-step, to advanced design techniques. As you work through a series of progressively more complex projects, you'll quickly gain the confidence and skills you need to execute sophisticated 3D designs for a variety of media, including print, multimedia, and video. This interactive package:
* Covers all the bases from basic theory to advanced design techniques.
* Combines step-by-step instruction with all the software tools you need.
* To create 3D illustrations and animations.
* Features methods for managing the entire 3D design process.
On the CD-ROM you'll find:
* A sample version of the Infini-D 3D software.
* Additional demo software from Specular International and MetaTools.
* Examples of 3D illustrations and animations.
* An extensive library of sample 3D textures and models.
* Helpful utilities.
MICHELLE SZABO is President of New Media Designs, a computer graphics firm whose clients have included American Express, Chase Bank, IBM, the NFL, and PepsiCo. She also teaches 3D and multimedia design at The School of Visual Arts Computer Art Center in New York City and for United Digital Artists at the Apple Market Center.