Gaming & Animation

Like movies, television, and other preceding forms of media, video games are undergoing a dynamic shift in its content and perception. While the medium can still be considered in its infancy, the mark of true artistry and conceptual depth is detectable in the evolving styles, various genres and game..

Presents techniques that the author has used successfully in game production for many years. This book focuses on basic 'box' modeling techniques, which are the basis for proper 3D modeling but not the complete solution. It not only teaches effective methodology, but provides the user with content f..

This book takes the mystery out of physics tasks like character motion, light and shadow placement, explosions, ocean movement, and outer space scenes, making it easy to apply realistic physics to your work...

This book takes the mystery out of physics tasks like character motion, light and shadow placement, explosions, ocean movement, and outer space scenes, making it easy to apply realistic physics to your work...

Practical Algorithms for 3D Computer Graphics..

Learn how to design an efficient, flexible pipeline to create a successful product; whether you are producing a cutting-edge video game or an animated film, a solid pipeline will arm you against lost time and wasted money...

Offers examples of basic storyboarding concepts, as well as sound, career-oriented advice for the artist. This book features a number of veteran storyboard artists sharing their experiences in the professional world. It includes exercises, case studies, and interviews with leading professionals - gr..

This collection of studies addresses contemporary issues and problems in the physical education curriculum. While each of the chapters illustrates the diverse range of practical curriculum issues currently facing physical education, the continuities between them also suggest a certain commonality of..

Virtual environments such as games and animated and "real" movies require realistic sound effects that can be integrated by computer synthesis. The book emphasizes physical modeling of sound and focuses on real-world interactive sound effects. It is intended for game developers, graphics programmers..

Photon mapping, an extension of ray tracing, makes it possible to efficiently simulate global illumination in complex scenes. Photon mapping can simulate caustics (focused light, like shimmering waves at the bottom of a swimming pool), diffuse inter-reflections (e.g., the "bleeding" of colored light..

The Essential Guide to Creating the Perfect Demo Reel for entering the Animation Industry. Reel Success guides readers into putting the right content into their portfolio, how to cater to the right audience, and how to harness the power of social media and network effectively. ..

Whether you‘re comping a vocal track, restoring an old recording, working with dialogue or sound effects for film, or imposing your own vision with mash-ups or remixes, audio editing is a key skill to successful sound production. Digital Audio Editing gives you the techniques, from the simplest corr..