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Computer Animation Complete

Author : Rick Parent
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
ISBN 13 : 9780123785640
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (856 download)

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Download or read book Computer Animation Complete written by Rick Parent and published by Morgan Kaufmann. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of key chapters from the top MK computer animation books available today - in the areas of motion capture, facial features, solid spaces, fluids, gases, biology, point-based graphics, and Maya. The chapters provide CG Animators with an excellent sampling of essential techniques that every 3D artist needs to create stunning and versatile images. Animators will be able to master myriad modeling, rendering, and texturing procedures with advice from MK's best and brightest authors. Divided into five parts (Introduction to Computer Animation and Technical Background, Motion Capture Techniques, Animating Substances, Alternate Methods, and Animating with MEL for MAYA), each one focusing on specific substances, tools, topics, and languages, this is a MUST-HAVE book for artists interested in proficiency with the top technology available today! Whether you're a programmer developing new animation functionality or an animator trying to get the most out of your current animation software, Computer Animation Complete: will help you work more efficiently and achieve better results. For programmers, this book provides a solid theoretical orientation and extensive practical instruction information you can put to work in any development or customization project. For animators, it provides crystal-clear guidance on determining which of your concepts can be realized using commercially available products, which demand custom programming, and what development strategies are likely to bring you the greatest success. Expert instruction from a variety of pace-setting computer graphics researchers. Provides in-depth coverage of established and emerging animation algorithms. For readers who lack a strong scientific background, introduces the necessary concepts from mathematics, biology, and physics. A variety of individual languages and substances are addressed, but addressed separately - enhancing your grasp of the field as a whole while providing you with the ability to identify and implement solutions by category.

Computer Animation

Author : Rick Parent
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080553850
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Computer Animation written by Rick Parent and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Driven by the demands of research and the entertainment industry, the techniques of animation are pushed to render increasingly complex objects with ever-greater life-like appearance and motion. This rapid progression of knowledge and technique impacts professional developers, as well as students. Developers must maintain their understanding of conceptual foundations, while their animation tools become ever more complex and specialized. The second edition of Rick Parent's Computer Animation is an excellent resource for the designers who must meet this challenge. The first edition established its reputation as the best technically oriented animation text. This new edition focuses on the many recent developments in animation technology, including fluid animation, human figure animation, and soft body animation. The new edition revises and expands coverage of topics such as quaternions, natural phenomenon, facial animation, and inverse kinematics. The book includes up-to-date discussions of Maya scripting and the Maya C++ API, programming on real-time 3D graphics hardware, collision detection, motion capture, and motion capture data processing. New up-to-the-moment coverage of hot topics like real-time 3D graphics, collision detection, fluid and soft-body animation and more! Companion site with animation clips drawn from research & entertainment and code samples Describes the mathematical and algorithmic foundations of animation that provide the animator with a deep understanding and control of technique

Moving Innovation

Author : Tom Sito
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262528401
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Moving Innovation written by Tom Sito and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2015-08-21 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A behind-the-scenes history of computer graphics, featuring a cast of math nerds, avant-garde artists, cold warriors, hippies, video game players, and studio executives. Computer graphics (or CG) has changed the way we experience the art of moving images. Computer graphics is the difference between Steamboat Willie and Buzz Lightyear, between ping pong and PONG. It began in 1963 when an MIT graduate student named Ivan Sutherland created Sketchpad, the first true computer animation program. Sutherland noted: “Since motion can be put into Sketchpad drawings, it might be exciting to try making cartoons.” This book, the first full-length history of CG, shows us how Sutherland's seemingly offhand idea grew into a multibillion dollar industry. In Moving Innovation, Tom Sito—himself an animator and industry insider for more than thirty years—describes the evolution of CG. His story features a memorable cast of characters—math nerds, avant-garde artists, cold warriors, hippies, video game enthusiasts, and studio executives: disparate types united by a common vision. Sito shows us how fifty years of work by this motley crew made movies like Toy Story and Avatar possible.

Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation

Author : Alberto Menache
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780123814975
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (149 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation written by Alberto Menache and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-01-24 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation discusses the latest technology developments in digital design, film, games, medicine, sports, and security engineering. Motion capture records a live-motion event and translates it into a digital context. It is the technology that converts a live performance into a digital performance. In contrast, performance animation is the actual performance that brings life to the character, even without using technology. If motion capture is the collection of data that represents motion, performance animation is the character that a performer represents. The book offers extensive information about motion capture. It includes state-of-the-art technology, methodology, and developments in the current motion-capture industry. In particular, the different ways to capture motions are discussed, including using cameras or electromagnetic fields in tracking a group of sensors. This book will be useful for students taking a course about digital filming, as well as for anyone who is interested in this topic. Completely revised to include almost 40% new content with emphasis on RF and Facial Motion Capture Systems Describes all the mathematical principles associated with motion capture and 3D character mechanics Helps you budget by explaining the costs associated with individualized motion capture projects

The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics

Author : John M. Blain
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429589832
Total Pages : 561 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics written by John M. Blain and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BlenderTM is a free Open Source 3D Creation Suite supporting the entire modeling and animation pipeline – modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking. The program also includes Video Editing and Grease Pencil 2D Animation. The program is free to download and use by anyone for anything. The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Modeling and Animation, 5th Edition is a unified manual describing the operation of Blender version 2.80 with its New Improved Interface, New Workspaces and New Eevee Render System. This book introduces the program's Graphical User Interface and shows how to implement tools for modeling and animating characters and creating scenes with the application of color, texture and special lighting effects. Key Features: The book is designed to lead new users into the world of computer graphics using Blender 2.80 and to be a reference for established Blender artists. The book presents instruction in a series of short chapters with visual references and practical examples. Instructions are structured in a building-block fashion using contents in earlier chapters to explain more complex operations in later chapters.

The Computer Animator's Technical Handbook

Author : Lynn Pocock
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
ISBN 13 : 9780125588218
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (882 download)

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Download or read book The Computer Animator's Technical Handbook written by Lynn Pocock and published by Morgan Kaufmann. This book was released on 2002 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description.

Guide to Computer Animation

Author : Marcia Kuperberg
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1136134867
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (361 download)

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Book Synopsis Guide to Computer Animation by : Marcia Kuperberg

Download or read book Guide to Computer Animation written by Marcia Kuperberg and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any questions you have about 2D or 3D animation in this new digital age are answered in this comprehensive guide for all budding digital animators, games artists and media production students. It is lavishly illustrated with inspirational colour throughout to show you what you can achieve. Whether you want to create moving digital imagery for TV, computer games, or new media you need to understand the production and creative processes, the constraints of each and how they fit together. Ensure you have all you need at your fingertips to compete in this fast-moving arena with this unique book and web package. www.guide2computeranimation.com provides the moving imagery outcomes of some of the animation discussed in the case studies chapter, where top FrameStore-CRC and 3 Ring Circus creatives give you their invaluable behind the scenes perspectives. In addition there are non-software specific 3D tutorials and direct links to a comprehensive range of related websites with further downloadable resources to make sure you stay up-to-date. Marcia Kuperberg is Deputy Head of the School of Media, Arts & Technology, West Herts College, UK. Contributions are also included from Martin Bowman, Rob Manton and Alan Peacock.

Character Animation in 3D

Author : Steve Roberts
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1136134948
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (361 download)

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Download or read book Character Animation in 3D written by Steve Roberts and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-06-16 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve your animation by fully understanding the key 2d skills before using a computer!

Handbook of Computer Animation

Author : John Vince
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1447100913
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (471 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Computer Animation written by John Vince and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by specialists in teaching computer animation, this text addresses key international topics of computer animation, such as: mathematics, modelling, rendering, and compositing. Each chapter discusses a particular topic and how it is applied, including state-of-the-art techniques that are used in computer animation. The handbook provides a complete and up-to-date picture of computer animation and will be a valuable reference source for programmers, technical directors and animators in computer animation, computer games and special effects and also undergraduate and postgraduate students. The editor, John Vince, has written and edited over 20 books on computer graphics, computer animation and virtual reality.

The Complete Guide to Animation and Computer Graphics Schools

Author : Ernest Pintoff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Animation and Computer Graphics Schools written by Ernest Pintoff and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two of the hottest areas of design need trained people, and this guidebook directs students to more than 400 accredited schools where they can prepare for these exciting careers.

The Complete Animation Course

Author : Chris Patmore
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764123993
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Animation Course written by Chris Patmore and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desktop computer artists will find a wealth of information in this heavily illustrated book. It instructs in the principles, practice, and techniques of successful animation. The author covers all forms of animation, starting with the basics of making sketches in flip books, and concluding with the latest developments in computer-generated imagery. He demonstrates with practical examples that utilize key areas of modern animationï¿1/2cell art, stop-action with clay or plastic models, and 3D computer-generated and web-based animations. This volumeï¿1/2s six chapters cover the following topics: The art of story telling and storyboarding . . . How to create stop-action animation . . . Simple cell animation, the technique for simple movie cartoon sequences . . . Full cell animation, as used by Disney, Warner Brothers, and similar studios . . . Web animation for showcasing your skill over the Internet . . . and Computer modeling and animation, including 3D modeling. The bookï¿1/2s concluding sections discuss modern hardware and software, with emphasis on affordable beginnersï¿1/2 equipment. Also provided is an overview of the animation industry and its applications to movies, TV, and computer games. More than 250 instructive illustrations enhance this fascinating how-to volume.

Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation and Video Games

Author : Alberto Menache
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
ISBN 13 : 9780124906303
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (63 download)

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Book Synopsis Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation and Video Games by : Alberto Menache

Download or read book Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation and Video Games written by Alberto Menache and published by Morgan Kaufmann. This book was released on 2000 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motion capture is a technique for recording a performance and then translating it into mathematical terms. Animating motion is critical for the development of applications such as animation, virtual environments and video games. Character animation is the process by which natural movements are modelled and digitized so that digital character movements appear as natural as possible. There are three approaches to character animation: keyframe animation, motion capture, and simulation.

Blender 2D Animation

Author : John M. Blain
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1003854044
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Blender 2D Animation written by John M. Blain and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-04-17 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blender 2D Animation: The Complete Guide to the Grease Pencil, Second Edition describes how to access the Grease Pencil component in Blender and create 2D animation within the Blender 3D environment. It is assumed that the reader has no previous knowledge of the Blender program and treats 2D animation using the Grease Pencil as a standalone application. Grease Pencil is a component of the 3D modeling and animation program, Blender. Blender is a free, open-source, 3D, computer graphics, software toolset used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality and computer games. Key Features • A comprehensive beginner's guide to the Grease Pencil component of Blender facets of operation is explained in short concise chapters with cross references. • Written instruction is accompanied by diagram illustrations in reference to the program's Graphical User Interface. • The book is also available in a discounted set along with The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling & Animation.

Practical Algorithms for 3D Computer Graphics, Second Edition

Author : R. Stuart Ferguson
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466582529
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (665 download)

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Book Synopsis Practical Algorithms for 3D Computer Graphics, Second Edition by : R. Stuart Ferguson

Download or read book Practical Algorithms for 3D Computer Graphics, Second Edition written by R. Stuart Ferguson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Algorithms for 3D Computer Graphics, Second Edition covers the fundamental algorithms that are the core of all 3D computer graphics software packages. Using Core OpenGL and OpenGL ES, the book enables you to create a complete suite of programs for 3D computer animation, modeling, and image synthesis. Since the publication of the first edition, implementation aspects have changed significantly, including advances in graphics technology that are enhancing immersive experiences with virtual reality. Reflecting these considerable developments, this second edition presents up-to-date algorithms for each stage in the creative process. It takes you from the construction of polygonal models of real and imaginary objects to rigid body animation and hierarchical character animation to the rendering pipeline for the synthesis of realistic images. New to the Second Edition New chapter on the modern approach to real-time 3D programming using OpenGL New chapter that introduces 3D graphics for mobile devices New chapter on OpenFX, a comprehensive open source 3D tools suite for modeling and animation Discussions of new topics, such as particle modeling, marching cubes, and techniques for rendering hair and fur More web-only content, including source code for the algorithms, video transformations, comprehensive examples, and documentation for OpenFX The book is suitable for newcomers to graphics research and 3D computer games as well as more experienced software developers who wish to write plug-in modules for any 3D application program or shader code for a commercial games engine.

Animation: The Mechanics of Motion

Author : Chris Webster
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136135014
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (361 download)

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Download or read book Animation: The Mechanics of Motion written by Chris Webster and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2005-07-26 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete coverage of vital animation techniques, whatever area you work in!

Level of Detail for 3D Graphics

Author : David Luebke
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
ISBN 13 : 1558608389
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (586 download)

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Download or read book Level of Detail for 3D Graphics written by David Luebke and published by Morgan Kaufmann. This book was released on 2003 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preface -- Foreword -- Part I: Generation -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Mesh Simplification -- 3. Error Metrics -- Part II: Application -- 4. Runtime Frameworks -- 5. Catalog of Useful Algorithms -- 6. Gaming Optimizations -- 7. Terrain Level of Detail -- Part III: Advanced Issues -- 8. Perceptual Issues -- 9. Measuring Visual Fidelity -- 10. Temporal LOD -- Glossary -- BibliographyMesh simplification -- Simplification error metrics -- Run-time frameworks -- A catalog of useful algorithms -- Gaming optimizations -- Terrain level of detail -- Perceptual issues -- Measuring visual fidelity -- Temporal detail.

The Animated Computer

Author : Dr. Jerome Heath
Publisher : UberMann
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Animated Computer written by Dr. Jerome Heath and published by UberMann. This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is associated with a web page called The Animated Computer - https://sites.google.com/site/illustratedcomputer/ This web page shows animation of the computer designs in action. This web page does well to compliment the book which gives excellent explanations of what the animations are showing. Combining the books explanations with the animation provides a well rounded understanding of the animated computer. This book and web page are about the many hardware and software aspects of computing. It covers the design of circuits, logical gates, data and data storage, counting and arithmetic, buses and bus designs, network connectivity, the CPU and its design, the computers instruction set, the modern use of microprocessing, assembly language and the interpretation of human readable computer code, the activities of the operating system, and computer peripherals. There is a lot to cover so the book is quite intense. The web page offers a new dimension to the book. But it is easy to read; and you can read it at your own pace (unless this is part of a course - then the professor sets the pace). It is meant as a preparation for research, development, design, building, and testing of computer equipment. The book is about how computers and parts of computers are designed and how connecting these part together makes the computer capable of processing internally held instructions that can run the computer independently. This covers how data and instructions are processed, stored, and communicated by computers. This also concerns how data is communicated among electronic components, and how software is written and compiled. Finally - This textbook is a comprehensive work and provides a basis for a detailed understanding of how the computer works. Descriptions include detailed drawings that clarify what the text is talking about. Everyone can read this book as the book is written for easy understanding. But the book is quite detailed in the coverage of computer design issues. I think you will enjoy reading it and it will inform you about computer design as no other textbook can. The book can be easily understood by anyone who takes the time to study each of the diagrams and its description. Dr. Jerome Heath