Myth - LightWave7.5 Advanced Tutorial (Includes 1CD): LightWave7.5 Advanced Tutorial

Author: Huang Jian
Publisher: China Electric Power Press
Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Over the past twenty years, three-dimensional computer graphics has developed rapidly. Today, it holds a pivotal position in fields such as television, film, and multimedia production. Among various types of animation, 3D animation is the most charming and widely applied. Now, the price of computers is continuously decreasing while their performance is constantly improving; 3D animation software is becoming more powerful and easier to operate, making 3D animation more widely used. Perhaps you have visited some personal homepages and seen many simple 3D animations. The creators may have just learned computers and are eager to showcase their 3D animation skills. After all, our world is three-dimensional, and only 3D makes us feel more realistic. This book explains how to use LightWave3D software, starting from the basics and progressing gradually, project-based, to create three-dimensional scenes. The book is divided into four parts: the first part introduces the basic knowledge of LightWave3D 7.5; the second part focuses on the ideas and methods of model creation through examples; the third part explains how to add materials and textures to make models believable and use lighting to create the right atmosphere; the fourth part explains how to give characters life through the animation system and use the knowledge learned to enhance the project! This book is suitable for beginners and intermediate users with basic knowledge of LightWave3D.