CX5138 Combustion 4.0 Complete Self-Learning Manual

Author: Li Hongjun
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Publish Date: 2006-07-06
Features: This book provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis and explanation of Combustion4.0, a powerful synthesis tool. The book consists of 21 chapters, introducing the entire process of creating special effects, visual effects, and image compositing using Combustion, from basic knowledge to advanced techniques. The main content includes:
- Basic knowledge
- Operational basics
- Organizing composite elements
- Using the Summary View
- Image compositing
- Channels, masks, and selections
- Animation
- Advanced compositing
- Keying
- Color correction
- Distortion
- Tracking
- Editing
- Video output
- Filter effects
- Drawing and text
- Particle effects
- Integration with 3ds Max
- G-Buffer creation
- Expressions and Capsules
Each chapter is interspersed with easy-to-learn teaching examples, allowing readers to consolidate their knowledge through hands-on practice while learning the software principles, thereby deepening their understanding and familiarity with the software. This book serves as an advanced tutorial for mastering Combustion4.0 from beginner to expert.
The book is divided into 21 chapters, detailing the powerful functions of Combustion4.0, including basic knowledge, using the Workspace panel and Summary View to organize composite elements, image compositing, channels, masks, selections, animation, advanced compositing, keying, color correction, distortion, tracking, editing, video output, filter effects, drawing and text, particle effects, integration with 3ds Max, and the use of G-Buffer, among other related knowledge. Some chapters include multiple exercises and annotations for important operational steps to help readers learn Combustion4.0 more easily and thoroughly.
This book is suitable not only for self-study and improvement by beginners and intermediate users but also as a textbook and reference for relevant majors in higher art institutions and film and visual effects training classes.
CD Content: Some example files and video demonstrations.