Essential CG Lighting Techniques with 3ds Max, Third Edition
By Darren Brooker
ISBN: 9780240521176
Pages: 416
Format: Book - Paperback
Trim: 7.44in x 9.69in
Publication Date: November 26, 2008
Description
Certified by Autodesk, Darren Brooker's new edition teaches the production techniques behind real-world work. The tutorials take you from the fundamentals of lighting, right through to advanced techniques.
* Everything you need to learn the art of CG lighting in one easy-to-use volume
* Free trial software and detailed tutorials take you through every step of the CG lighting process
* Learn the art and science of lighting CG environments the Autodesk-certified way
Reviews
'In terms of visual impact, lighting can either make or break an animation. In this book, Darren Brooker gives this subject the respect it deserves. Thoroughly recommended reading.'
Brant Drewery, Editor, CGI Magazine
'Darren Brooker has gifted us with a fine addition to our 3D library, to be referenced and considered over and over. Students and seasoned artists will benefit from the broad concepts and specific examples delivered.'
Robert Taylor, CG Supervisor & Consultant
'If you work in game art, film or architectural visualisation, you'll need this lighting handbook.'
3D World Magazine - October 2006
?This book is a complete look at the subject matter. It teaches real methods behind real world work. Those that work through it will be taught quality methods for lighting, and should be better able to evaluate real world light, being able to reproduce it in a 3d environment.?
Autodesk assessment of first edition
Contents
1 Introduction
Part 1: Theory
2 A little light theory
3 CG lights examined
4 Understanding shadows
Part 2: Techniques
5 Basic lighting techniques
6 Further lighting techniques
7 Radiosity techniques
8 Indoor lighting techniques
9 Outdoor lighting techniques
10 Special lighting techniques
11 Match lighting
12 Rendering with mental ray
13 Lighting for Games
14 Lighting and lens effects
15 Compositing
Part 3: Tips and tricks
16 In production
Part 4: Taking it further
17 Composition and drama
18 Camerawork and technicalities
19 Looking further
Appendix A About the DVD
Appendix B Glossary
Appendix C Bibliography
DVD content: The natural elements
Tricks of the trade
Third-party plug-ins
