Blender Character Rigging Tutorials
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Maya 8.5 Character Rigging $70.95 Maya 8.5 Character Rigging provides an overview of rigging, character geometry, and topology, and then delves into the details of how to create professional, realistic 3D characters. Instructor and animation veteran George Maestri shares his expertise on everything from kinematics to character skinning. Using hands-on examples, he teaches users how to best plan, create, edit, and move an animated character with Maya 8.5. Exercise files accompany the tutorials. |
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Introducing Character Animation with Blender $25.99 Introducing Character Animation with Blender , 2 nd Edition is written in a friendly but professional tone, with clear descriptions and numerous illustrative screenshots. Throughout the book, tutorials focus on how to accomplish actual animation goals, while illustrating the necessary technical methods along the way. These are reinforced by clear descriptions of how each specific aspect of Blender works and fits together with the rest of the package. By following all the tutorials, the reader will gain all the skills necessary to build and animate a well-modeled, fully-rigged character of their own. The character built over the course of the tutorials is included as a .blend file on the DVD, for the reader to experiment with and learn from. Introducing Character Animation with Blender , 2 nd Edition is inspiring as well as educational. A color insert includes sample characters and frames from animations by many of the Blender community’s most talented artists, which help to illustrate the impressive potential of the software. |
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Essential Introduction To Maya Character Rigging $38.96 Discover the concepts and techniques required to rig engaging CG character models with Maya in this unique book and DVD package. The stunning color images show just what you can achieve, and the detailed step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to achieve |
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Introducing Character Animation With Blender $17.99 Introducing Character Animation With Blender |
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Introducing Character Animation with Blender by Mullen, Tony Edition ILL, 2 $39.99 Introducing Character Animation with Blender, 2nd Edition is written in a friendly but professional tone, with clear descriptions and numerous illustrative screenshots. Throughout the book, tutorials focus on how to accomplish actual animation goals, while illustrating the necessary technical methods along the way. These are reinforced by clear descriptions of how each specific aspect of Blender works and fits together with the rest of the package. By following all the tutorials, the reader will gain all the skills necessary to build and animate a well-modeled, fully-rigged character of their own. The character built over the course of the tutorials is included as a .blend file on the companion website, for the reader to experiment with and learn from.Introducing Character Animation with Blender, 2nd Edition is inspiring as well as educational. A color insert includes sample characters and frames from animations by many of the Blender community’s most talented artists, which help to illustrate the impressive potential of the software. |
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Blender Foundations $27.99 Blender Foundations is the definitive resource for getting started with 3D art in Blender, one of the most popular 3D/Animation tools on the market . With the expert insight and experience of Roland Hess, noted Blender expert and author, animators and artists will learn the basics starting with the revised 2.6 interface, modeling tools, sculpting, lighting and materials through rendering, compositing and video editing. Some of the new features covered include the completely re-thought interface, the character animation and keying system, and the smoke simulator. More than just a tutorial guide, “Blender Foundations” covers the philosophy behind this ingenious software that so many 3D artists are turning to today. Start working today with Blender with the accompanying web site which includes all of the projects and support files alongside videos, step-by-step screenshots of the trickier tutorials, as well as a direct links to official resources like the Blender download site and artist forums. Thank you for your interest in Blender Foundations . Focal Press is proud to publish titles that serve the Blender community. Blender Foundations covers the current version of Blender 2.5 and the forthcoming 2.6. Although this book is not affiliated with The Blender Foundation, we recommend that you visit www.blender.org to learn more about the latest on Blender. A practical, project oriented title on creating high quality 3D art for FREE. Blender is free, Open Source software, which makes it ideal for new users wanting to try 3D with little investment, animation studios looking to increase their capabilities and educational institutions with limited resources in their art departments. Blender Foundations offers techniques and tools for the complete Blender workflow, demonstrating a real-world project from start to finish. Hands-on insight is even further applied with the companion website which includes source files at all stages so transitioning users can pick and choose via tool/chapter what they want to explore. |
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Introducing Character Animation with Blender [With Dvdrom] $23.58 Introducing Character Animation with Blender [With Dvdrom] |
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Character Development in Blender 2.5 [With DVD] $24.28 Character Development in Blender 2.5 [With DVD] |
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An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging with DVD $29.99 Discover the concepts and techniques required to rig engaging CG character models with Maya in this unique book and DVD package. The stunning color images show just what you can achieve, and the detailed step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to achieve them. Every technique and tip is backed up with practical tutorials, using the models, student work and tutorial assets on the companion DVD to offer a crash course in this vital skill. With Cheryl Cabrera youll learn about: Designing your first Biped Character; Creating your first Biped Character – Modeling Basics, Biped Character Facial Expressions, Texturing Basics; Skeleton setup for a Biped Character Joint Placement; Control Rig setup for a Biped Character – IK and FK; Wrapping up the setup; Skinning your Character * Use simple NURBS and polygon modeling in Maya for greater flexibility in your workflow * Create control rig setups for a biped character – both IK and FK * Put your new skills to work with the models and tutorial assets on the free DVD! |
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An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging [With DVD] $33.48 Discover the concepts and techniques required to rig engaging CG character models with Maya in this unique book and DVD package. The stunning color images show just what you can achieve, and the detailed step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to achieve them. Every technique and tip is backed up with practical tutorials, using the models, student work and tutorial assets on the companion DVD to offer a crash course in this vital skill. With Cheryl Cabrera you’ll learn about: Designing your first Biped Character; Creating your first Biped Character – Modeling Basics, Biped Character Facial Expressions, Texturing Basics; Skeleton setup for a Biped Character Joint Placement; Control Rig setup for a Biped Character – IK and FK; Wrapping up the setup; Skinning your Character * Use simple NURBS and polygon modeling in Maya for greater flexibility in your workflow * Create control rig setups for a biped character – both IK and FK * Put your new skills to work with the models and tutorial assets on the free DVD |
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Character Development in Blender 2.5 $38.24 Written for experienced animators and game developers, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN BLENDER 2.6 shows readers how to create believable characters using Blender, a free, open source 3d animation package. Covering the technical, artistic, and theoretical aspect |
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Blender Foundations: The Essential Guide to Learning Blender 2.6 $33.48 Blender Foundations is the definitive resource for getting started with 3D art in Blender, one of the most popular 3D/Animation tools on the market . With the expert insight and experience of Roland Hess, noted Blender expert and author, animators and artists will learn the basics starting with the revised 2.5 interface, modeling tools, sculpting, lighting and materials through rendering, compositing and video editing. Some of the new features covered include the completely re-thought interface, the character animation and keying system, and the smoke simulator. More than just a tutorial guide, "Blender Foundations" covers the philosophy behind this ingenious software that so many 3D artists are turning to today. Start working today with Blender with the accompanying web site which includes all of the projects and support files alongside videos, step-by-step screenshots of the trickier tutorials, as well as a direct links to official resources like the Blender download site and artist forums. – A practical, project oriented title on creating high quality 3D art for FREE. Blender is free, Open Source software, which makes it ideal for new users wanting to try 3D with little investment, animation studios looking to increase their capabilities and educational institutions with limited resources in their art departments. – "Blender Foundations" helps new and old users alike get started with the ALL NEW features and workflows of the forthcoming Blender 2.5. – "Blender Foundations" offers techniques and tools for the complete Blender workflow, demonstrating a real-world project from start to finish. Hands-on insight is even further applied with the companion website which includes source files at all stages so transitioning users can pick and choose via tool/chapter what they want to explore. |
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Foundation Blender Compositing $42.49 A guide to the 3D design tool covers such topics as object manipulation and animation, texture mapping, lighting, rendering, character rigging, and node-based composition. |
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The Blender Gamekit: Interactive 3D for Artists [With CDROM] $33.98 Blender is an immensely popular 3D graphics creation suite. It is a complex program, with a complicated interface, and users need a guidebook, particularly for the more advanced tasks like game creation. Blender is the first 3D package to integrate a game engine as well as tools for editing game-logic and creating interactive animation. The Blender GameKit, 2nd Edition is the official guide for 3D artists, animators, and game designers interested in exploring this part of Blender. This completely revised, full-color edition covers Blender 2.48, including all contributions from the Open Game Yo Frankie project. The Blender GameKit starts with an extensive section explaining the basic concepts of 3D design and offering a full introduction to the Blender interface. Through step-by-step tutorials, the book shows how to create models, add motion to them, and turn them into simple games. Experienced 3D artists will appreciate the more complex game demos, the character animation tutorials, the introduction to Python, a tutorial with the Frankie character, and the advanced reference section. The CD contains several playable and editable Blender game demos, created by renowned artists from the Blender community; all the files needed for the tutorials; and Blender 2.48 for all platforms. |
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The Essential Blender: Guide to 3D Creation with the Open Source Suite Blender [With CDROM] $29.98 Blender is a free and open source 3D creation suite that is a real alternative to commercially available 3D design software. A cross-platform software package with millions of downloads annually, Blender is now one of the world’s most popular 3D design tools. Although Blender is free, it’s intended for design professionals and others motivated to become 3D artists. The Essential Blender will provide you with the knowledge you need to help integrate Blender into your work and begin to master its powerful creation tools. If you’ve never tried 3D design before, an introductory chapter will familiarize you with relevant terminology and concepts. If you’re already experienced with commercial 3D software, "The Essential Blender" will get you up to speed with Blender quickly. After a tour of Blender’s 3D modeling, animation, and rendering capabilities, you’ll learn how best to use Blender for these tasks: Object manipulation and animation Mesh and sculpt modeling and shape animation Materials and texturing (including UV unwrapping) Lighting and rendering Particle animation Character rigging and animation Node-based composition The book is modular in its approach, with each topic addressed independently and accompanied by hands-on tutorial sections. The combined expertise of key members of the Blender community, coupled with the experience of editor Roland Hess, bring you "The Essential Blender"-the definitive guide to Blender. You’ll find a wealth of 3D design information inside that will help you to unlock your artistic potential and get the most out of Blender. Includes a Complete Version of Blender 2.44 on the CD-ROM. Covers Windows, Mac OS X, Linux (x86 and PowerPe, Solaris, FreeBSD, and IRIX. |
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Blender Foundations by Hess, Roland Edition ILL, 0 $44.95 Blender Foundations is the definitive resource for getting started with 3D art in Blender, one of the most popular 3D/Animation tools on the market . With the expert insight and experience of Roland Hess, noted Blender expert and author, animators and artists will learn the basics starting with the revised 2.6 interface, modeling tools, sculpting, lighting and materials through rendering, compositing and video editing. Some of the new features covered include the completely re-thought interface, the character animation and keying system, and the smoke simulator. More than just a tutorial guide, Blender Foundations covers the philosophy behind this ingenious software that so many 3D artists are turning to today. Start working today with Blender with the accompanying web site which includes all of the projects and support files alongside videos, step-by-step screenshots of the trickier tutorials, as well as a direct links to official resources like the Blender download site and artist forums.? Thank you for your interest in Blender Foundations. Focal Press is proud to publish titles that serve the Blender community. Blender Foundations covers the current version of Blender 2.5 and the forthcoming 2.6. Although this book is not affiliated with The Blender Foundation, we recommend that you visit www.blender.org to learn more about the latest on Blender. ? A practical, project oriented title on creating high quality 3D art for FREE. Blender is free, Open Source software, which makes it ideal for new users wanting to try 3D with little investment, animation studios looking to increase their capabilities and educational institutions with limited resources in their art departments. ? Blender Foundations offers techniques and tools for the complete Blender workflow, demonstrating a real-world project from start to finish. Hands-on insight is even further applied with the companion website which includes source files at all stages so transitioning users can pick and choose via tool/chapter what they want to explore. |
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The Blender Gamekit $38.2 Explains how to create interactive, three-dimensional animation and games with Blender, discussing topics including the Blender interface, character animation, and Python. |
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Rigging $7.13 Rigging |
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Character Development in Blender 2.5, 1st Edition $44.99 CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN BLENDER 2.5 provides an introduction to both Blender and character modeling, explaining the various Blender tools and how to use them to create amazing, believable 3D characters. Providing both the how and why behind each new tool or skill presented, the book is written in a step-by-step format so you can easily follow along. Divided into five parts, the book covers box modeling, poly-by-poly modeling, sculpting, retopologizing, normal mapping, and more. You’ll begin by learning the raw basics of Blender, giving you an understanding of how the Blender interface works and how you can manipulate objects in 3D space, as well as how to customize your Blender experience. You’ll then get an introduction to some of the modeling features of Blender and how you can manipulate meshes with Blender’s various modeling tools, modifiers, and sculpting functionality. In part three you’ll move on to the real focus of the book, modeling the character, focusing on the workflow, and various modeling techniques. Part four provides a brief introduction to lighting and rendering characters before the final section of the book walks you through the process needed to prepare the character for complete texturing and how to bake and apply normal maps to a low-resolution version of the character. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN BLENDER 2.5 shows you everything you need to get started as a character modeler and Blender artist. |
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Blender $17.95 Blender |
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