LightWave 3D 7.0 Character Animation

作     者：Timothy Albee 

I S B N：(纸本) 1556229011 

出 版 社：Wordware Publishing Inc. 

出 版 年：2002年

主 题 词：3D Computer Graphics Computer Animation 

摘      要：From the Publisher: LightWave 3D is one of the most popular 3D tools on the market today, offering the most complete set of tools, the best-looking and fastest out-of-the-box renderer, and one of the most powerful IK engines available. Professional director/animator Timothy Albee discusses how to use LightWave to build strong, dependable character setups, and provides proven, hands-on tools for mastering the complex mechanics of animation. Additionally, he covers the importance of storytelling and acting through animation-the subtle mastery that brings characters to life. This book: Shows the complete crafting of powerful and reliable character setups. Explains Inverse Kinematics as it pertains to character animation. Uses LightWave s tools to create character rigs that allow you to migrate animation from one character to another. Describes how to apply point weighting to create believable character skinning. Illuminates basic and advanced animation techniques that are the cornerstones for skilled animation such as anticipation, overlapping action, gesture, and silhouette. Outlines key steps for taking a scene from start to finish. Teaches time-honored acting techniques for helping you become your character. Author Biography: Timothy Albee has been using LightWave 3D since 1991 as a studio animator. Founder of Exile Films and co-founder of Studio Mythos, his credits include Walt Disney feature animation, Babylon5, and numerous theatrical-release and television commercials. He has also worked for Activision.