The Official Guide to Advanced Character Modeling in SOFTIMAGE's XSI

Author: Steve, KahwatiISBN: 1598633562Pages: 0Subject: Electronic PublishingPublisher: Course TechnologyInfo from Publisher:

If you want to learn the proper techniques in creating 3D characters using modeling techniques, then this is the guide you've been searching for Learn how to incorporate artistic style, technical skill, and proper form into every character model as you work through the comprehensive tutorials, reference sections, video reference and html guides. This is a must-have book for professionals seeking to advance their XSI skills. one of the most complete and functional animation packages used worldwide.

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SOFTIMAGE | XSI 5: The Official Guide

Softimage XSI Revealed provides a thorough introduction to XSI for the serious 3D animation student. SoftimageXSI offers an awesome rendering system. This book shows readers how they can take advantage of it. It teaches beginning students everything they need to know to render out exceptional frames. It also provides comprehensive information about textures--how they are projected onto models, and how to use them to modulate bump, transparency, reflectivity and other surface properties. Readers will explore lighting and will use caustics, global illumination, and final gathering to add realism and subtle beauty to scenes. They will also learn how the pros use motion blur and field rendering to put the finished touches on animation for TV and film. From using the RenderTree to create a believable metal material, to complex effects using output shaders, this book is a must for all students serious about understanding the formidable rendering power of SoftimageXSI.