Michael Ingrassia

Maya for Games

Modeling and Texturing Techniques with Maya and Mudbox

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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 for producing effective demo reels and portfolios.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Februar 2018
• Englisch
• Gewicht: 453g
• ISBN-13: 9781138428522
• ISBN-10: 1138428523
• Artikelnr.: 51803555

Autorenporträt

Having an artistic career spanning 26 years, veteran 3D artist Michael Ingrassia has worked on game development, Discovery Channel documentaries and Industrial Design projects. For the past 4 years, Michael has been a top sought after Maya instructor at various training academies including Escape Studios based in London, England. As a Senior 3D Artist at Microsoft's FASA Studios, he was responsible for creating environment modeling and digital sculpting.Michael has had his work published in a variety of magazines such as Computer Graphics World, 3D World and Computer Arts.

Inhaltsangabe

Maya Modeling and Texturing for GamesNext
Gen Techniques of the ProsOverview of what you'll learnBasic and Advanced techniques of game modeling in Maya:Weapons/ Characters/ Buildings/ Vehicles/ Terrain1. Project One
Modeling a Browning WWI Rifle with bayonet2. Project Two
Modeling a Soupwith Camel Biplane3. Project Three
Modeling a blown out building from 3/4 view concept art*Industry Pro
File: John Smith
Senior Modeler, FASA Studios
Microsoft Game Studios4. Project Four
Modeling a British B
VII Tank5. Project Five
Modeling realistic WWI barracks6. Project Six
Modeling realistic WWI (doughboy) soldier body*Industry Pro
File: Luke Skywalker
Texture Artist, WXP Game Studios7. Project Seven
Modeling a Realistic Head and Hands8. UV Layout
Preparing mesh for texturing9. Texture Painting
Technique I: Color Map Creation*Industry Pro
File: Indiana Jones
Character Modeler, Bungie Studios
Microsoft Game Studios10. Texture Painting
Technique II: Normal, Occlusion and Displacement Map Creation11. Digital Sculpture
Next
Gen techniques with Digital Sculpting12. Creating the Killer Demo Reel
Getting a Job in Games!*Industry Pro
File: Michael Ingrassia
Senior Modeler/ Maya Instructor, Microsoft Game Studios**Plus 10 Bonus lessons on the DVD:DVD Videos Content:Rigging the soldier for posingCreating and animating an impr

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Maya Modeling and Texturing for GamesNext-Gen Techniques of the ProsOverview of what you'll learnBasic and Advanced techniques of game modeling in Maya:Weapons/ Characters/ Buildings/ Vehicles/ Terrain1. Project One- Modeling a Browning WWI Rifle with bayonet2. Project Two- Modeling a Soupwith Camel Biplane3. Project Three- Modeling a blown out building from 3/4 view concept art*Industry Pro-File: John Smith- Senior Modeler, FASA Studios- Microsoft Game Studios4. Project Four- Modeling a British B-VII Tank5. Project Five- Modeling realistic WWI barracks6. Project Six- Modeling realistic WWI (doughboy) soldier body*Industry Pro-File: Luke Skywalker- Texture Artist, WXP Game Studios7. Project Seven- Modeling a Realistic Head and Hands8. UV Layout- Preparing mesh for texturing9. Texture Painting- Technique I: Color Map Creation*Industry Pro-File: Indiana Jones- Character Modeler, Bungie Studios- Microsoft Game Studios10. Texture Painting- Technique II: Normal, Occlusion and Displacement Map Creation11. Digital Sculpture- Next-Gen techniques with Digital Sculpting12. Creating the Killer Demo Reel- Getting a Job in Games!*Industry Pro-File: Michael Ingrassia- Senior Modeler/ Maya Instructor, Microsoft Game Studios**Plus 10 Bonus lessons on the DVD:DVD Videos Content:Rigging the soldier for posingCreating and animating an impr

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"In the constantly changing world of 3D game development, this is the best book yet for anyone looking to get into 3D modeling for the gaming insdustry. Maya for Games is like having a game artist sitting right next to you!" --Sky Kensok, Partner and Founder, WXP, Inc.

"Whether you are a novice or veteran artist in the industry, Maya for Games comprises tricks and technniques that are certain to improve your workflow." --Duane Molitor, Microsoft Games Studio

"This is a great '3D Artist Bible' and an awesome reference for learning and retaining the intricacies of Maya's robust tools!" --Tim Toulouse, QA Lead, Microsoft Game Studios