Professional Short Films With Autodesk 3ds Max

Author : Chris Neuhahn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781584504153
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Professional Short Films with Autodesk 3ds Max written by Chris Neuhahn and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to use Autodesk 3DS MAX tools to create professional-quality animated short films, covering each stage of the process, from making the first storyboards through character rigging, animation, lighting, lip-synching, and editing.

Author : Chris Neuhahn
Publisher : Dreamtech Press
ISBN 13 : 9788177226645
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Character Animation & Film Production Pojects Using 3D MAX W/DVD written by Chris Neuhahn and published by Dreamtech Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animated short films are a unique form of storytelling that allows you to bring your characters and ideas to life. If you ve ever considered telling your own visual story but haven t been sure of how to get started, you ve come to the right place. Written by experienced animators and producers, this book provides practical and insightful ideas into how to use Autodesk® 3ds Max® for your own short film productions.It is about using the tools in 3ds Max to create short films that are on par with feature films. It teaches 3ds Max users everything about animated film creation from coming up with a story, storyboards, character rigging, and animation to lighting, lip syncing, facial animation, and editing. The book provides a unique look at film production through the use of an actual film, Vacant Planet: A Curious Bit of Scrap as a case study. This case study is evaluated through a series of tutorials in which you will create similar scenes to those found in Vacant Planet.Using the insights and techniques highlighted in the case study, along with the files on the companion DVD-ROM, you will work through the entire process and be ready to turn your own stories into animated tales. The book does assume prior 3ds Max knowledge and is written for users who want to turn their skills toward creating short films. This is a must-have book for 3ds Max users, film artists, and character animators who want to use Max s animation power to the fullest!

Author : Dariush Derakhshani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470944242
Total Pages : 1177 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introducing Autodesk 3ds Max 2011 written by Dariush Derakhshani and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 1177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Autodesk Official Training Guide to 3ds Max 2011 3ds Max is a popular 3D animation-and-effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, cartoons, short films, commercials, and other animation. However, it also presents a number of challenges to newcomers. This introduction to the latest version breaks down the complexities of learning 3D software and walks you through the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and using visual effects. Real-world examples from talented beginning 3ds max users motivate you to learn the software and helpful tutorials offer realistic, professional challenges for you to unravel. In addition, each chapter is richly illustrated with workflows to make learning 3ds max 2011 much easier and fn. Introduces you to the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and incorporating visual effects using the latest version of 3ds Max software Features excellent tutorials, helpful examples, detailed workflows, and a companion Web site to enhance your learning experience Explains a variety of methods for solving real-world challenges and breaks down why certain methods are used Makes the transition of coming from other 3D software applications as smooth as possible Introducing 3ds Max 2011 takes a typically difficult subject and breaks into easily digestible pieces so you can confidently begin working with this 3D animation software today.

Author : Jeffrey Harper
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118238478
Total Pages : 1054 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 written by Jeffrey Harper and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 1054 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get professional training in 3ds Max from this Autodesk Official Training Guide Extremely popular with video game designers as well as architects, 3ds Max offers integrated 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing tools designed to streamline production. If you already have a working knowledge of 3ds Max basics, this official guide will take your skills to the next level. Detailed tutorials cover all the latest features of 3ds Max. From modeling, texturing, animation, and architectural visualization to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book provides professional-level instruction on 3ds Max. Those who are proficient in 3ds Max basics can take their 3D animation skills to the next level with this Autodesk Official Training Guide Offers industry-level training, with diverse tutorials that showcase techniques used in actual animations for games, film, TV, and architectural visualization Covers modeling, texturing, animation, visual effects, and high-level techniques as well as all the latest features of 3ds Max Also recommended as a preparation guide to Autodesk's 3ds Max Associate and Professional exams Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max will help intermediate to advanced 3ds Max users develop and sharpen their skills in this popular animation and effects software.

Author : David K. Irving
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1136048340
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video written by David K. Irving and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video is the definitive book on the subject for beginning filmmakers and students. The book clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, postproduction, and distribution. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both producer and director, and explains how their separate energies must combine to create a successful short film or video, from script to final product. This guide offers extensive examples from award-winning shorts and includes insightful quotes from the filmmakers themselves describing the problems they encountered and how they solved them. The companion website contains useful forms and information on grants and financing sources, distributors, film and video festivals, film schools, internet sources for short works, and professional associations.

Author : Peter W. Rae
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1317908740
Total Pages : 1050 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video written by Peter W. Rae and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 1050 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Fifth Edition is the definitive book on the subject for the serious film student or beginning filmmaker. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both the producer and director, and clearly explains how their separate roles must work together to create a successful short film or video. Through extensive examples from award-winning shorts and insightful interviews, you will learn about common challenges the filmmakers encountered during each step of filmmaking process—from preproduction to production, postproduction, and distribution—and the techniques they used to overcome them. In celebrating this book’s twentieth anniversary, this edition has been updated to include: Two all-new, in-depth cases studies of esteemed short films—Memory Lane and the Academy Award-winning God of Love A revised chapter progression that reinforces the significance of the actor - director relationship Interviews with the filmmakers integrated alongside the text, as well as new images and behind-the-scenes coverage of production processes Revamped sections on current financing strategies, postproduction workflows, and the wide variety of distribution platforms now available to filmmakers A "Where are They Now" appendix featuring updates on the original filmmakers covered in the first edition An expanded companion website (www.focalpress.com/cw/rea) containing useful forms and information on distributors, grants and financing sources, film and video festivals, film schools, internet sources for short works, and professional associations

Author : Randi L. Derakhshani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111875025X
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Essentials written by Randi L. Derakhshani and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-08 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great guide to the fundamentals of Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 This Autodesk Official Press guide is just what you need to learn the basics of Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 quickly and easily. Through a series of cool projects like designing an alarm clock, animating a thrown knife, or lighting a scene, you'll learn the essentials of modeling, rigging, animating, and rendering using the popular Autodesk 3ds Max 3D animation and effects software. It's a practical, hands-on approach allowing you to constantly reinforcing skills as you learn them. Downloadable before-and-after project files let you to compare your work to that of 3ds Max professionals. Even if you already have experience with 3ds Max, this book is a great reference for renewing your skills. And, it will help all users review and prepare for the Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 certification exams. Helps beginners and those migrating from other 3D animation and effects programs get up and running on Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Features a realistic, task-based approach, so readers learn via a series of hands-on projects using downloadable files, all backed with ample instruction, explanation, and illustration Covers modeling, rigging, animating, rendering, skinning, architectural visualization, and more Written by Autodesk Authorized Authors and is an Autodesk Official Press book Get firsthand experience with 3ds Max, as well as a good start on preparing for the Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Certified Professional exam, with Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Essentials.

Author : Richard Harrington
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136065652
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book After Effects @ Work written by Richard Harrington and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real-World commercial projects presented in full color feature the work of renowned artists, Chris and Trish Meyer, Jayse Hansen, Mark Coleran, Ken Locsmandi and others. The tutorials are commercial projects that the artists created for a client budget of $10,000 or less, using only the plug-ins that come with the software. Special focus is given to the fundamental techniques that are important to novice motion graphic artists. The companion DVD contains the source files required for the reader to replicate the techniques as well as Apple QuickTime presentations of the final projects. The projects cover a wide range of practical applications including broadcast animation, big-screen film trailers, music video compositing, trade show presentations, DVD menu graphics, and cel animation with Flash.

Author : Steven Withrow
Publisher : Rotovision
ISBN 13 : 2888930145
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Secrets of Digital Animation written by Steven Withrow and published by Rotovision. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets of Digital Animation sets out to demonstrate and showcase a range of cutting-edge work, new techniques, and influential practitioners within all forms of contemporary animation, from anime to flashware, and from animated shorts to machinima, offering creative hints and tips from the genre masters. This book offers young practitioners, and those interested in broadening their skills, an insider’s view of the fast evolving work of animation; showcasing professionals and their creations, working methods, and inspiration, along with jargon-busting explanations and easy to follow demonstrations. Stunning examples of finished work are shown alongside conceptual drawings and works in progress. The book contains practical advice and case studies that explore the professional techniques behind designing innovative characters and fantastical worlds, and bringing them to life.

Author : Kenny Roy
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1135943028
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finish Your Film! Tips and Tricks for Making an Animated Short in Maya written by Kenny Roy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finish Your Film! Tips and Tricks for Making an Animated Short in Maya is a first-of-its-kind book that walks the reader step-by-step through the actual production processes of creating a 3D Short film with Maya. Other books focus solely on the creative decisions of 3D Animation and broadly cover the multiple phases of animation production with no real applicable methods for readers to employ. This book shows you how to successfully manage the entire Maya animation pipeline. This book blends together valuable technical tips on film production and real-world shortcuts in a step-by-step approach to make sure you do not get lost. Follow along with author and director Kenny Roy as he creates a short film in front of your eyes using the exact same methods he shows you in the book. Armed with this book, you'll be able to charge forth into the challenge of creating a short film, confident that creativity will show up on screen instead of being stifled by the labyrinth that is a 3D animation pipeline.