Two of the savviest Flash experts in the industry show you how to add impact to your Web content. Robert Reinhardt and Snow Dowd know all the techniques and tricks, and they take you under the hood in this one-stop total reference guide to Flash CS3 Professional. Follow their tutorials, learn from cool examples, and discover insider secrets you won't find in any other book. Don't miss the speci…
This text provides a clear introduction to the world of Geographical Information Systems and explains how they are actually used, across a variety of disciplines and within a range of industries.. Revision questions - allows students to test their understanding 'Further Study - Reading' offers sources of additional information for those who wish to explore a topic further 'Further Study - Activ…
Presents over 100 sets of questions, or different lenses, for viewing a game's design. Written by one of the world's top game designers, this book describes the deepest and most fundamental principles of game design, demonstrating how tactics used in board, card, and athletic games also work in video games. It provides practical instruction on creating world-class games that will be played agai…
Who better to teach students the fine art and craft of digital lighting and rendering than the individual who created many of the stunning lighting effects for Pixar's blockbuster films such as Brave, Toy Story 3, Wall-e, Cars, and The Incredibles? In these pages, lighting and animation pro Jeremy Birn draws on his wealth of industry and teaching experience to provide an thoroughly updated edit…
This book delves into the role of illustration by exploring its theoretical foundations, visual language, and cultural contexts, offering a rich framework for understanding both the practice and significance of illustrated art. Glossary : page 239-243. Index : page 244-248.
Blender 2.8 By Example is improved and updated to cover the latest Blender 2.8 version and important features like the new EEVEE rendering and Grease Pencil. Starting from brushing up your basics, the book delves into important key tasks like baking, painting, sculpting, and unwrapping to create amazing Blender projects.
This book explores every step in the 3D creation process with jargon-free instructions and walkthroughs. Index : page 735-751.
Beginner's Guide to ZBrush is an essential resource for newcomers to this powerful software, packed with detailed instructions and tutorials.
The work within this book celebrates the use of mascots in contemporary graphic design. Co-opted to help sell or promote anything from tech companies and financial organisations to burger chains, record fairs and publishers, the use of mascots seems to be as popular as ever. Part of their charm is their variety. Simple and playful or sophisticated and current, mascots are fun characters that ma…
References: page 182-184. Glossary: page 186-187. Index: page 190-191
Go behind the scenes of the animated series The Legend of Korra created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko the smash-hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This handsome hardcover contains hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen artwork created during the development of season one of the show. With captions from Michael and Bryan throughout, this is an inti…