Flash 4 Web Animation F/x and Design

Flash 4 Web Animation F/x and Design
Author: Ken Milburn
Publisher: Coriolis Group Books
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2000
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781576105559

Web pros who want to take their skills to the next level can consult this guide to master the latest Flash version. Enhanced with the expert contributions of Croteau, founder of www.flashcentral.com., the guide explains the newest features, presents Flash 4 examples on the Web, includes a demo version of Flash 4, and provides useful clipart and popular Flash 4 plug-ins.

Adobe InDesign F/x & Design

Adobe InDesign F/x & Design
Author: Elaine Betts
Publisher: Coriolis Group Books
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2000
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781576105184

Written for professional level desktop publishers who already know the basics of electronic page layout, this title highlights the similarities and cross-functions between InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. The CD-ROM contains indispensable tutorial files, helpful scripts to link information between databases and layouts, and sample layouts and broadsheets.

3D Studio MAX R3 F/x & Design

3D Studio MAX R3 F/x & Design
Author: Jon A. Bell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 516
Release: 1999
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781576104231

The author's movie graphics and animation credits include "Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Honey I Blew Up the Kids, " and "Exorcist III: Legion." He brings insider's knowledge to this book/CD set, showing in a step-by-step format how to create advanced special effects. The CD includes all of the MAX scene files, Material Editor settings, Material Libraries, image file lists (IFLs), and more.

After Effects 4 in Depth

After Effects 4 in Depth
Author: R. Shamms Mortier
Publisher:
Total Pages: 686
Release: 1999
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781576103104

A comprehensive, cross-referenced resource, this f/x encyclopedia details the effect capabilities and options in After Effects and the available plug-ins. The CD-ROM contains hundreds of animations exemplifying f/x diversity, plus Adobe and MetaCreations support via demo software.

Character Animation with LightWave [6]

Character Animation with LightWave [6]
Author: Doug Kelly
Publisher:
Total Pages: 826
Release: 2001
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Light Wave is an easy-to-use rendering and animation package increasingly being used to create effects for commercials, television and movies. This book presents the latest techniques for readers to build high-quality characters, with special focus on facial animation and walking.

3D Studio MAX R3 in Depth

3D Studio MAX R3 in Depth
Author: Rob Polevoi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 756
Release: 1999
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781576104323

This easy-to-understand reference guides readers through comprehensible lessons that build their special effects skills for moviemaking. Polevoi discusses how to use affordable PCs to create the kind of animations and special effects that traditionally required costly graphics workstations and super computers. The CD-ROM contains all of the significant Max and image files used for demonstration in the book, plus third-party and custom MAX plug-ins.

Looking Good on the Web

Looking Good on the Web
Author: Daniel Gray
Publisher:
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1999
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781576105085

A kinder, gentler guide to Web design, this book's approachable text brings comprehensive information--from concept to completion--for building Web pages that people will want to see and visit. The book and CD-R0M present design concepts--including fonts, layout, color, page orientation, site structure, and interactivity--giving readers the power to build great Web pages for hobbies, auctions, and businesses.

Mastering PiXELS 3D

Mastering PiXELS 3D
Author: R. Shamms Mortier
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2000
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

This is the only book devoted to Pixels: 3D, the powerful Mac-only graphics application used by tens of thousands of animators, game designers, multimedia programmers, Web developers, and graphic artists. Focusing on the latest release (4.0), the author guides readers through the Pixels3D interface, details all of the product's features, and finally presents a series of tutorials that teach the techniques users need to master to succeed with their own projects. The examples presented in the book and on the CD are tied explicitly to these lessons, allowing readers to compare and improve their own results.