3D for Graphic Designers by Connell, Ellery -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Credits Copyright Publisher's Note Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Chapter 1: Working in 3D

Understanding 3D Space Exploring a 3D Scene Navigating the modo User Interface Maneuvering in 3D Space Review

Chapter 2: Creating Objects

Handling Objects in modo Exploring the Work Plane Creating and Editing Primitives Making Selections Using the Transform Tools Understanding Action Centers Using Falloffs Practice: Modeling a Water Bottle Review

Chapter 3: Creating Textures

Understanding Textures in the Real World Creating Textures in 3D Using Texture Layers Adding Procedural Textures Using UV Maps Creating Image-Based Textures Using Texture Channels Practice: Texturing the Water Bottle Review

Chapter 4: Lighting

Using Lights in 3D Creating a Basic Lighting Setup Setting Up Environments Rendering Basics Practice: Lighting the Water Bottle Review

Chapter 5: Subdivision Surface Modeling

Using Subdivision Surface Modeling Modeling Organic Objects Modeling Semi-Organic Objects Modeling Hard-Surface Objects Review

Chapter 6: Textures for Visualization

Setting Up a Test Environment Creating Customized Materials from Presets Creating Organic UV Maps Building Materials from Scratch Review

Chapter 7: Studio Lighting and Rendering

Creating a Studio Environment with Simple Geometry Setting Up Lighting Based on Geometry Optimizing Render Settings for Final Output Using High Dynamic Range (HDR) Environments Review

Chapter 8: Modeling Architectural Interiors

Modeling Basic Architectural Geometry Dealing with Complex Sections of Interior Models Creating Architectural Accents and Embellishments Review

Chapter 9: Texture and Lighting for Architectural Interiors

Creating Textures for Interior Visualization Adding Secondary Models Adjusting Lighting and Render Settings Review

Chapter 10: Modeling Architectural Exteriors

Setting Up Reference Images and Blocking Geometry Using Blocked-In Geometry to Create the Finished Structure Adding Secondary Structures Using Subdivision Surfaces in a Polygonal Model Modeling Complex Surfaces with Displacement Maps and Baked Geometry Review

Chapter 11: Texture and Light for Architectural Exteriors

Creating Textures for Architectural Exteriors Using Fur and Replicators to Populate the Scene Designing Lighting Scenarios for Outdoor Scenes Review

Chapter 12: Improving Final Renders

Mastering the Shader Tree Using Render Outputs Sweetening 3D Renders by Using Photoshop Review

Chapter 13: Animation

Creating Keyframes for Animation Using the Graph Editor Setting Up Motion Paths and Constraints Rendering Sequences and Composing in After Effects Review

Appendix

What You’ll Find on the DVD System Requirements Using the DVD Troubleshooting Customer Care

Index