Essential CG Lighting Techniques with 3ds Max

Author:   Darren Brooker
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   3rd edition
ISBN:  

9780240521176


Pages:   416
Publication Date:   07 November 2008
Format:   Paperback
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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.

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Author:   Darren Brooker
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Focal Press
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.065kg
ISBN:  

9780240521176


ISBN 10:   024052117
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   07 November 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of 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

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'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.'<br>Brant Drewery, Editor, CGI Magazine <br><br>'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.' <br>Robert Taylor, CG Supervisor & Consultant <br><br>'If you work in game art, film or architectural visualisation, you'll need this lighting handbook.'<br>3D World Magazine - October 2006 <br><br>?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.?<br>Autodesk assessment of first edition<br>


'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.'<br>Brant Drewery, Editor, CGI Magazine <br>'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.' <br>Robert Taylor, CG Supervisor & Consultant <br>'If you work in game art, film or architectural visualisation, you'll need this lighting handbook.'<br>3D World Magazine - October 2006 <br>?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.?<br>Autodesk assessment of first edition


Author Information

Darren Brooker is a CG artist, with experience at Cosgrove Hall Digital and Pepper's Ghost, both top UK production studios. He is an award-winning, independent rendering and lighting specialist and an experienced journalist with published work in the Guardian, 3D World, CGI, Computer Arts, Creation and Broadcast Engineering News.

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