MAXON understands that making a transition into 3D graphics and animation can be a daunting
proposition for artists already pressed for time keeping up with the ever evolving progression of more
traditional graphics technology. With that in mind, they have crafted CINEMA 4D, a software that is
intuitive yet amazingly powerful. Using this application, a traditionally trained artist can instantly
create mind-boggling graphics and animation. At the same time, this application has the depth to keep
artists challenged and engaged to push the boundaries of image creation. Users will find that anything
imaginable is attainable in this software. CINEMA 4D has created a name for itself as a motion graphics
and texture painting power house but, as you will see in this book, it is an all-inclusive to tool to create
any animation imaginable.
Cinema 4D is a fully integrated 3D modeling, animation, and rendering package used extensively in the film, television, science, architecture, engineering and other industries. Generally ranked as the 3rd most widely-used 3Dapplication Cinema 4D is widely praised for its stability, speed and ease of use. Recent film and broadcast productions that have used Cinema 4D include Open Season, Monster House, Superman Returns, Polar Express, Monday Night Football. This third edition of Cinema 4D is updated to address the latest release of the application as well as its critically acclaimed MoGraph module. Packed with 4 color illustrations of wacky and wonderful models that engage and inspire novice and seasoned users alike, this artist's project sourcebook teaches how to use the application with a tutorial approach that gets the reader creating 3D objects in the very first pages, and builds skills progressively as they proceed to learn the complete toolset.
*Lavishly illustrated in 4 colors, this book is your key to making the creative leap to 3D, providing essential concepts and techniques that will help you realize your artistic vision
*Engaging and whimsical style of presentation provides both entertainment as you read as well as creative inspiration for your own projects
*Companion DVD with project files, tutorial media, and over 150 pages of both beginner and advanced bonus tutorials. The DVD is not included with the E-book. Please visit http://booksite.focalpress.com/companion/9780240814506/ to access the DVD content.