Mars Era Animation Technology Essentials I

Author: Dong Hui Guo Wei Qian Yi Zhang Miao Huang Jun
Publisher: Beijing Kehai Electronic Publishing House
Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This series of teaching materials is a collection of classic tutorials from Mars Animation Network, all compiled by skilled creators from the website, including elites from various industries at home and abroad, totaling over 20 people. The main software involved is 3ds Max for 3D animation production and After Effects for post-production compositing, while also covering other software such as Maya, XSI, Combustion, and Rhino. The topics focus on the presentation of effects, including comprehensive learning of advanced 3ds Max renderers like FinalRender, Vray, Brazil, and Entropy, as well as the learning of Maya's advanced renderer Mental Ray. The series also explores architectural rendering in 3ds Max and VIZ4, in-depth discussions on material mapping and color theory that combine theory with practice, the creation of complex surface models in 3ds Max and XSI, fundamental concepts of digital film and television, and numerous After Effects composite effects. The teaching materials are characterized by being technologically up-to-date, deeply informative, and broadly comprehensive. Since most of the content originates from the website's tutorials, the software and plugin versions are all new, allowing learners to acquire new techniques and stay abreast of international animation technology trends. The content is written by creators with practical work experience, coming from professional animation production institutions such as TV production departments, advertising production companies, and game development companies. They provide first-hand technical resources closely tied to real-world work.
Today, CG technology has evolved to the point where animation, compositing, and graphic design are inseparable. The tutorials in this book fully reflect this, showcasing the integrated use of various software and multiple techniques, all aimed at achieving the best results. Not only do they cover 3D animation and post-production compositing, but they also provide extensive traditional aesthetic knowledge and video expertise, which is highly beneficial for non-professional creators.
The accompanying CD-ROM provides corresponding scenes, textures, scripts, and drivers to facilitate the learning of examples. Additionally, it includes over three hours of teaching videos demonstrating the use of FinalRender, Vray, and Brazil renderers, featuring 11 examples to help learners master all the powerful rendering plugins in 3ds Max and achieve realistic rendering effects in the shortest time possible.
The content includes:
- A 300-page manual containing over 70 3D and compositing production examples.
- A CD-ROM providing resource files for the book's examples and teaching videos for FinalRender, Vray, and Brazil renderers.
This entire series of teaching materials was planned by Wang Qi Computer Animation Studio, with a focus on practical work applications and substantial content, making it highly suitable for 3D animation and post-production compositing professionals.