http://www.freebookspot.in Latest books added today en-us http://www.freebookspot.in/logorss.jpg http://www.freebookspot.in 160 43 http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47459 Meet some of the finest 2D and 3D artists working in the industry today and discover how they create some of the most innovative digital art in the world. More than a gallery book or a coffee table book- Digital Art Masters Volume 5 includes over 50 artists and 900 unique and stunning 2D and 3D digital art. Beyond the breath taking images is a breakdown of the techniques, challenges and tricks the artists employed while creating stunning imagery. This volume, much like the previous volumes is not your standard coffee table book nor is it our usual how-to-book. New to this volume will be 5 artist video tutorials. Five artists will specifically detail an aspect of their gallery image from start to finish, offering further technique driven insight and expertise offering 2 ? hours of additional inspiration. With a click of a mouse, artists willbe able to apply the leading techniques to their own work with access to additional video tutorials, source files, textures and digital brushes at the companion website: http://www.focalpress.com/digital-art-masters/index.html. A Source of inspiration for animators everywhere: more than 50 artists and 900 stunning color images are showcased. More than just a gallery or coffee table book, each image is coupled with a description of the artists' techniques and their problem solving solutions. Learn from the best digital artists in the world. From the team of 3dTotal.com- cutting edge imagery and techniques. Includes 5 artist vi Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47449 How to Cheat in Photoshop shows you how to cheat in two important ways. First, you'll learn a professional montage artist's proven-to-be-successful tips for getting the best out of Photoshop's many features quickly and efficiently, so that you can create work under deadline while still maintaining quality. Second, you'll learn how to make an image look like something else entirely, for those moments when stock imagery just won't do and you don't have the time (or funding) to set up a photo shoot. Photomontage master Steve Caplin has been a recognized leader in the world of photo manipulation for many years, and in this invaluable resource for designers, illustrators, retouchers, students, and graphic artists, he shows exactly what methods he uses to create stunning imagery used in advertising, publishing, print media, and more. Fully updated to cover all of the new features in Photoshop CS5, this book is also backwards-compatible and can be used with any version of Photoshop. The accompanying DVD for Mac and PC contains over two and a half hours of video tutorials for additional training, and on the book's popular website www.howtocheatinphotoshop.com, you'll find even more resources such as an "Ask the Author" forum, sample images from other How to Cheat fans, and weekly challenges so that you can test your own skills and see where your creativity can take you. * A complete How to Cheat in Photoshop CS5 learning package! Includes a fully updated book, a DVD containing Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47278 It's no mystery why InDesign has become the premier page layout program: It offers great tools, including friendly yet-sophisticated typographic controls. Here to show users how to take advantage of them is the long-awaited update to the book devoted solely to that topic. Everyone, from graphics pros migrating from QuarkXPress, to hobbyists producing fancy invites and book-length projects, will appreciate this guide's finely tuned focus on everything typographic. To take full advantage of InDesign's typographic tools, readers must understand the principles guiding their use. Author Nigel French recognizes this and addresses both the whys and the hows of good typography. Using practical examples, loads of tips, and sidebars to provide additional detail, Nigel provides a comprehensive overview of all of InDesign's type features, including new features in InDesign CS5: the ability to have text span columns, custom borders on frames, live captions, Bridge integration, and the ability to track text changes. Starting with character formats and then moving through paragraph formats, styles and effects, and layouts, this book teaches all the skills users need to produce beautiful type. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47241 Graphic design plays an integral role in modern life, its influence felt everywhere from the poster to the web page. This comprehensive reference work profiles over 60 of the most influential designers worldwide, from early leaders of the genre including Peter Behrens to Saul Bass, Neville Brody, and exponents of today’s digital technology such as Jonathan Barnbrook. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47093 A hands-on on guide to digital photography, with a practical focus on the Web. Readers will learn how to make the most of their digital camera, while learning the basics of composition, exposures, filters and more. Step-by-step guides will walk readers through advance techniques like using long exposures, photographing items in motion, and the importance of the RAW data format. "Photography for the Web" will also offer helpful advice on editing images (levels, colors, histograms), correcting for barrel distortions and vanishing points, removing blemishes, going black and white and stitching panoramas. Finally, the book will discuss sharing images online, utilizing online communities like Flickr and Fotalia, competitions for amateur photographers and selling photos on stock image sites like iStockPhoto. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46680 VRay: THE COMPLETE GUIDE is the first book in the world completely devoted to VRay. Its aim is to provide an avanced support for the specialists in this branch. All too often we lose a lot of time searching the meaning of a particular parameter. Who hasn't spent entire days trying to understand what was wrong with their rendering? Having some "presets" is not enough: it is necessary to understand and have knowledge of the tools daily used. This is the only way thanks to which you'll be able to face more and more difficult tasks. VRay: THE COMPLETE GUIDE was born thanks to two year's hard work, during which we tried to produce a high-quality handbook committed to VRay's users. Not just a basic list of commands, but a special tool, composed by technical and theorical parts, by which you'll be carried away! You'll be able to find, through 1000 pages, 2300 images and 3200 renderings expressly created for this handbook. Enclosed you'll also find a DVD-ROM containing 32 animations in .mov format, bearing examples otherwise impossible to understand via images only. It's an unrepeatable handbook, difficult to find elsewhere: made up of 1000 pages, full colour, 20x28x5cm (other manuals are usually smaller: 17x23x3cm). Bound with extreme care, through paperback binding stitched with wire referendum and not simply glue, it holds up through the time. The hardback cover also is hardbound disk, allowing a better usability. CHAPTERS: 01. INTRODUCTION 02. THE BROAD HISTORY OF CG 03. VRa Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46304 1.3 Who Should Read This Book? I have written this book as a reference for anyone intending to study computer graphics, computer animation, computer games or virtual reality, especially for people who want to understand the technical aspects. Although it is possible to study these topics without requiring the support of mathematics, increasingly, there are situations and projects that require animators, programmers and technical directors to resort to mathematics to resolve unforeseen technical problems. This may be in the form of a script or an extra piece of program code. 1.4 Aims and Objectives of This Book One of the aims of this book is to bring together a range of useful mathematical topics that are relevant to computer graphics. And the real objective is to pre programmers and animators with an understanding of mathematics so that they can solve all sorts of problems with confidence. I have attempted to do this by exploring a range of mathematical topics without intimidating the reader with mathematical symbols and abstract ideas. Hopefully, I will be able to explain each topic in a simple and practical manner, with a variety of practical examples. This is far from an exhaustive study of the mathematics associated with computer graphics. Each chapter introduces the reader to a new topic, and should leave the reader confident and capable of studying more advanced books. 1.5 Assumptions Made in This Book I suppose that I do expect that readers wi Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46300 A practical, inspirational guide that speaks to the artistry of digital video color correction, featuring insight and lessons from some of the best color correction artists in the postproduction business "Another great offering from Steve Hullfish. There are so many texts out there covering so many different aspects of post-production. Yet the final, all-important step of color correction and finishing has been a true tradecraft. The only way you learned was by sitting at the feet of a master. Steve has demystified much of that and given both beginners and professionals a fantastic resource. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45839 Any Engineer, irrespective of his branch of specialization, has to have certain knowledge in order to design and manufacture any product for usage of society. One of the most important knowledge lies in Engineering Graphics. Book Overview : Computer Aided Engineering Graphics : (As per the new Syllabus, B. Tech. I year of U.P. Technical University) Introduction Any Engineer, irrespective of his branch of specialization, has to have certain knowledge in order to design and manufacture any product for usage of society. One of the most important knowledge lies in Engineering Graphics. Technological Universities have reckoned the importance of this subject and have made this as an important core subject for those entering into the field of Engineering. Engineers are a special class of professionals who employ the art and science of dreaming image as a means of communication. Hence Engineering Graphic or Drawing is the language of Engineers. There are many areas where industry is ahead of institutions and also vice versa. Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (CAEG) is one such area where both can move in same pace without any time lag for the modern production system. This book is for I year (I or II semester) B.E. or B. Tech. courses where Engineering Graphics CONCEPT remains same with Computer Aided Engineering Graphics, the only change is tools i.e., instead of drawing instruments here it is used the computer and the CAD Software. Every chapter starts with introduction Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45642 Introducing 3ds Max 2008 breaks down the complexities of 3D modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. You'll jump right into the 3ds Max pipeline—from preproduction through postproduction—with clear-cut explanations, tutorials, and hands-on projects to build your skills. A special color insert includes real-world examples from talented 3ds Max beginners. From immediately creating your first animation to mastering poly modeling techniques and lighting final renders, you'll get a solid grounding in 3ds Max 2008. Build the knowledge you need for game, film, and TV production. Table of Contents Introduction. Chapter 1: Basic Concepts. Chapter 2: Your First 3ds Max Animation. Chapter 3: The 3ds Max Interface. Chapter 4: Modeling in 3ds Max: Part I. Chapter 5: Modeling in 3ds Max: Part II. Chapter 6: Character Poly Modeling. Chapter 7: Materials and Mapping. Chapter 8: Introduction to Animation. Chapter 9: Character Studio and IK Animation. Chapter 10: 3ds Max Lighting. Chapter 11: 3ds Max Rendering. Chapter 12: Particles and Dynamics. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45641 1) Level 1 Training Manual This course guide accompanies the Level 1 training sessions. Level 1 shows you how to produce 3-D models using NURBS geometry. Level 2 Training Manual This course guide accompanies the Level 2 training sessions in Rhinoceros. This course is geared to individuals who will be using and/or supporting Rhino. The course explores advanced techniques in modeling to help participants better understand how to apply Rhino’s modeling tools in practical situations. 2) vbScript | RhinoScript Revised workshop handout, July 2004 Book for Rhino 3 and above. Do you model a lot with Rhino? Chances are you could increase your efficiency by automating tedious manual work. But in order to do so you need to learn how to script. This manual is aimed at absolute beginners who have no programming experience whatsoever. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45395 Among the most useful tools in the production of any TV show or film is the storyboard, which is the visual blueprint of a project before it is shot. The director's vision is illustrated in the manner of a comic strip and handed on to the crew for purposes of budgeting, design, and communication Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45337 These real-world projects will teach you: l Business cards: Create a structured layout in InDesign and then import XML. Format text automatically and flow the text into multiple examples. l Product catalog: Learn how to import XML data into a structured layout using nested styles and cloned text. l Direct mail and variable data printing: Use XML and InDesign to create sophisticated direct mail pieces without costly plug-ins or third-party software. l Magazine and newspaper: Build and export magazine-style publications for online distribution. l Web: Transform XML into XHTML to incorporate directly into your Web pages, or use Cascading Style Sheets to instantly format your exported XML. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45266 Providing an in-depth guide to the latest industry trends, technologies, and business secrets of marketing, this book will help designers and illustrators create and implement a sophisticated marketing and self-promotion system for long-term success. Step-by-step instructions are provided on such topics as finding new (or better) clients, portfolio presentations that work, and much more. Interviews with real-life clients and case studies bring each topic to life. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45265 This guide is for graphic designers who want best-practice advice on how to get and keep clients while doing their best work. In a series of in-depth interviews covering a wide range of industries, top professionals reveal the principles of an effective and creative client-designer relationship: Brooks Brothers and Desgrippes Gobe; Grand Union Supermarkets and Milton Glaser, Inc.; Lomas Financial and the Richards Group; Farber and Farber and Pentagram; Abiomed and Weymouth Design; Sci. Arc and April Greiman; the Episcopal Church and Fallon McElliot; and many more. Readers will also find out how to meet and court potential clients, learn the lingo, make effective presentations, and keep clients coming back. This guide offers designers tools for identifying what is distinct about their services and what they can do to market themselves; handling proposals and contracts; and getting referrals from existing clients. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45264 Visual-thinking graphic designers sometimes struggle to express themselves clearly and effectively in writing. Now there’s help! The Graphic Designer’s Guide to Better Business Writing teaches graphic designers how to write compelling business communications. Created especially to address the needs of graphic designers, this handy guide breaks the writing process down into simple, easy-to-understand stages and offers practical writing and presentation models that designers can put to use immediately. Real-life examples cover an array of essential topics: writing winning resumes and cover letters, landing accounts, writing polished letters and reports, creating design briefs, and much more. As a bonus, the authors include time-saving insider tricks of the trade, gleaned from interviews with design professionals and creative directors from across the country. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45034 The reproduction of nature via computer has fascinated scientists in computer graphics and artists, ever since synthetic imaging was thought to be possible. This book illustrates and exemplifies methods for the creation of artificial plant models, and the application of these methods within areas such as simulation, virtual reality, botany, landscaping, and architecture. The models are combined to create gardens, parks, and even entire landscapes. The range of creating representational forms reaches from deceptively authentic looking pictures to abstract presentations. In addition, with similar methods organic objects can be produced, changed, and animated. Written for: Computer scientists, media designer, developer of computer games, architects, biologists, landscape designer. Table of contents Computer-Generated Plants - Introduction.- Plants - Botanical Description.- Some Mathematics.- Plants as Mathematical Objects.- Procedural Modeling - Programming of Plants.- Rule-Based Modeling - Single Plants are "Emerging".- Rule-Based Object Production - Interactive Modeling.- Modeling Terrain - The Basis.- Modeling Vegetation - A Landscape Evolves.- Rendering - Creating "Virtual Reality".- Level-of-Detail - Fast Rendering of Images.- Landscape Sketches - Artistic Renditions.- Media Art - Growing Plants and Evolved Organics.- Practical Plant Modeling - Using Xfrog.- Glossary.- Figures.- Bibliography.- Index. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44576 The JMP 8 User Guide, Second Edition, provides complete documentation for all JMP menus. This book includes instructions for performing common tasks such as manipulating files, entering and managing data, transforming data table columns, outputting graphical reports, saving as scripts, personalizing the JMP interface and graphical displays, integrating with SAS, and more. This book also includes a formula functions reference. The second edition has been updated to reflect software updates. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44477 Proven techniques for using mental ray effectively If you're a busy artist seeking high-end results for your 3D, design, or architecture renders using mental ray, this is the perfect book for you. It distills the highly technical nature of rendering into easy-to-follow steps and tutorials that you can apply immediately to your own projects. The book uses 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design to show the integration with mental ray, but users of any 3D or CAD software can learn valuable techniques for incorporating mental ray into their pipelines. * Takes you under the hood of mental ray, a stand-alone or bundled product that is often used with 3D or CAD software in the creation of movies, games, architectural renders, and television * Focuses on only the most pertinent tools and techniques for busy professionals who need to quickly apply them on the job * Provides compelling, practical tutorials so you can start incorporating mental ray into your own production pipelines * Includes a DVD with step-by-step videos to help drive home concepts and techniques Learn effective mental ray techniques with this great guide, then keep this practical book at your workstation for reference while you work! Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44207 This book presents a coherent framework for the analysis and design of algorithms to estimate 3-D shape from defocused and motion blurred images, and to eliminate defocus and motion blur to yield "restored" images. It provides a collection of algorithms that are optimal with respect to the chosen model and estimation criterion. Topics and Features: • Comprehensive introduction • Basic models of image formation • Discussion of least-squares shape from defocus • Unifying defocus and motion blur • Handling multiple moving objects • Dealing with occlusions • Appendices supply the necessary background in optimization and regularization • www.eps.hw.ac.uk/~pf21/FavaroSoattoBook/downloads contains implementations of relevant algorithms, test data and demos. Written for readers with interests in image processing and computer vision and with backgrounds in engineering, science or mathematics, this highly practical text/reference is accessible to advanced students or those with a degree that includes basic linear algebra and calculus courses. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44154 Bring new realism to your visualizations with a command of the 3ds Max toolset. Three step-by-step tutorials demonstrate exterior and interior, day and night lighting scenes. You learn the nuts and bolts of importing models from CAD programs, lighting, applying mr shaders and materials, and optimizing your renders. Mental ray is made simple with an accessible description of its tools. * Color reproductions illustrate a wide array of subtle techniques. * mental ray is made easy with accesible demonstations. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44108 The JMP 8 Statistics and Graphics Guide, Second Edition, documents the JMP 8 statistical platforms, overviews statistical methods, and describes JMP 8 report windows and options. This two-volume set covers univariate analysis, capability analyses, model fitting, bivariate scatterplot, one-way ANOVA, contingency tables analysis, simple logistic regression, paired data, standard least squares, generalized linear models, stepwise and logistic regression, nonlinear regression, multiple response fitting, analyzing screening designs, correlations and multivariate techniques, principal components, clustering, partial least squares, neural nets, categorical response analysis, choice modeling, discriminant analysis, lifetime distribution, reliability and survival analysis, recurrence analysis, recursive partitioning, time series analysis, Gaussian processes, item response theory, and more. Also included are instructions for using charts overlay plots, interactive data visualization, surface and contour plots, control charts, variability charts, Ishikawa diagrams, bubble plots, three-dimensional scatterplots, scatterplot matrices, Pareto plots, ternary plots, tree maps, and more. The second edition has been updated to reflect software updates. This title is also available free online from SAS Publishing. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44086 Are you a traditional scrapbook enthusiast looking for a way to organize your memories electronically? Have you never tried scrapbooking because you’re not sure where to start? Digital Scrapbooking is here to start you on your journey! Cover the fundamentals of digital photography and digital scrapbook elements—incorporating existing elements or even creating your own. Even if you’ve never put together a scrapbook page, you’ll get the tips you need to start organizing your photographs into vibrant, exciting scrapbook pages right on your computer. When you’re finished, you’ll get tips for sharing your newly created memory pages in print or online. Quickly introduces the paper scrapbooker or non-scrapbooker to the fundamentals of digital scrapbooking. Explains basic photo and photo editing concepts and techniques to help the reader produce better photo. Provides instruction on using and creating non-photographic graphical elements in the reader’s own designs. Covers topics that both novice and experienced scrapbookers will find helpful. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43774 Creative solutions without the filler. That is what you get from this practical guide to enhancing your titles, motion graphics and visual effects with Motion. Step-by-step instruction is concisely described and lavishly illustrated. The companion CD shows the techniques at work so you can take them and run. * A practical, quick-solution guide to using Motion in your editing workflow * Packed with step-by-step illustrations and succinct instruction * A CD with a library of effects and techniques that you can replicate Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43747 The computer interpretation of line drawings is a classic problem in AI and has inspired the development of some fundamental AI tools. This novel approach to drawing interpretation combines new constraints with recent advances in soft constraint programming. Based on the author’s considerable research experience, this book contains state-of-the-art reviews of work in drawing interpretation and discrete optimisation and is not just restricted to drawings of polyhedral objects, but also covers complex curved objects. The book will become a standard reference in the field with its coverage of many theoretical results with formal proofs, and is written in an accessible style making it attractive to any one intrigued by optical illusions and impossible or ambiguous figures, including computer scientists, mathematicians, cognitive scientists and psychologists. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43719 OpenGL® Programming Guide, Sixth Edition OpenGL is a powerful software interface used to produce high-quality, computergenerated images and interactive applications using 2D and 3D objects, bitmaps, and color images. The OpenGL® Programming Guide, Sixth Edition, provides definitive and comprehensive information on OpenGL and the OpenGL Utility Library. The previous edition covered OpenGL through Version 2.0. This sixth edition of the best-selling "red book" describes the latest features of OpenGL Version 2.1. You will find clear explanations of OpenGL functionality and many basic computer graphics techniques, such as building and rendering 3D models; interactively viewing objects from different perspective points; and using shading, lighting, and texturing effects for greater realism. In addition, this book provides in-depth coverage of advanced techniques, including texture mapping, antialiasing, fog and atmospheric effects, NURBS, image processing, and more. The text also explores other key topics such as enhancing performance, OpenGL extensions, and cross-platform techniques. This sixth edition has been updated to include the newest features of OpenGL Version 2.1, including: Using server-side pixel buffer objects for fast pixel rectangle download and retrieval Discussion of the sRGB texture format Expanded discussion of the OpenGL Shading Language This edition continues the discussion of the OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL) and explains the mechanics of using this l Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43199 "I've purchased and read just about every book on typography written over the last twenty-five years. Ilene Strizver's Type Rules! is one of the best. It's a book that will prove its value time and again." —Allan Haley, Director of Words and Letters, International Typeface Corporation "Type Rules! is a 'must-have' book for students and professionals alike. I highly recommend it." —Prof. Ed Benguiat, World-renowned type designer and educator, School of Visual Arts, NYC Type Rules!, Second Edition is an up-to-date, thorough introduction to the principles and practices of typography. From the fundamentals to cutting-edge applications, this Second Edition has everything today's serious designer needs. Dozens of exercises reinforce authoritative coverage on such topics as how to select the appropriate type for the job, how to set type like a pro, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to design a typeface, as well as how to fully harness the power of major design packages like Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress. This new Second Edition also includes three new features: * Tech Tips—Instructional sidebars that succinctly explain how to achieve the covered typographic principles and techniques * Type Tips—Expert tips and helpful hints that offer insightful details on covered topics * Educational Supplements—Exercises and assignments that reinforce material and show how to apply techniques in the real world Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43063 Without a clear, balanced layout, even the most interesting information is likely to be ignored. But balance doesn’t have to mean boring, as cutting-edge designers are showing with exciting new deconstructionist looks. Making and Breaking the Grid is both a practical workshop in traditional layout design and a bold and inspirational guide to breaking the rules. In the first part of the book, designers learn the basics of working with layout grids for all types of projects, including advertisements, books, posters, and invitations. Once they’ve mastered that process, the fun begins—and the second part of the book shows how to deconstruct the grid to create edgier, more interesting work. Bringing the common yet critical element of layout to new levels of innovation, this much-needed book gives designers the license and the means to break away from convention and create work that is unique and fresh—yet effective and user-friendly. Timothy Samara is a graphic designer living and working in New York City, where he is a principal of SamaraLee Communication Design. He teaches typography and visual communication at the School of Visual Arts, in New York City. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42967 "The End of Print" is the first collection of the work of David Carson, arguably the most innovative and influential graphic designer of the 1990s. Carson's ground-breaking approach to typography and layout has provoked praise and criticism worldwide, and has inspired a following of young designers eager to break with tradition and forge a new aesthetic. This revised and extended edition contains a significant number of new images from this key period in Carson's career. Two illustrated essays provide an overview of Carson's work, setting it in the context of graphic design history. They examine critical appraisals of the book and discuss the impact that Carson's work has had on contemporary graphics. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42825 I’ve been fascinated by digital imaging and printing ever since I bought my first desktop inkjet printer a few years ago. I had heard about this new way of creating images, and I wanted to try it so I could send prints to my family and share them with my colleagues and friends. While pleased with my initial success, I knew there was more to learn about digital printing, and I quickly discovered that I was not alone in needing help and guidance. There are countless imagemakers out there who are looking for the answers to some of the same questions I had. They want to know how to create, print, and share their images by using the new digital technologies that are changing our lives. If you’re one of those people, you’ve come to the right place! Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42623 This book explains all of the most important skills and theoretical considerations for creating diagrams, charts, maps, and other forms of information graphics intended to provide readers with valuable visual and textual news and information. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42032 The Graph Template Language (GTL) and the Statistical Graphics (SG) procedures are powerful new additions to SAS for creating high-quality statistical graphics. Warren F. Kuhfeld's Statistical Graphics in SAS: An Introduction to the Graph Template Language and the Statistical Graphics Procedures provides a parallel and example-driven introduction to the SG procedures and the GTL. Most graphs in the book are produced in at least two ways. Each example provides prototype code for getting started with the GTL and with the SG procedures. While you do not need to write a template to make many useful graphs, understanding the GTL enables you to create custom graphs that cannot be produced by the SG procedures. Knowing the GTL also helps you modify the sometimes complex templates that SAS provides. Written for anyone interested in statistical graphics, Statistical Graphics in SAS is a comprehensive introduction to these two aspects of ODS Graphics. It helps you understand the basics of what you can do with the SG procedures as well as how you can go beyond that by using the full power of the GTL. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=41102 Step by Step Tutorial - Every artist have their own style of creating a vector portrait ranging from ultra-realistic to very cartoony. What you’ll learn in this Tutorial is my style of making one and hopefully you can come up with our style after learning the basics of vector art. Let’s begin. Read more...
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]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40690 Whether you’re creating animation for television, advertising, games, or multimedia, [digital] Character Animation 3 can help you bring your imagination to life. In this updated classic, both newcomers to digital animation and old hands looking to hone existing skills will find essential techniques for creating lively, professional-quality animation that are applicable to any software application. Combining the fundamentals of modeling, rigging, and animation with advanced-level information on characterization, directing, and production management, author George Maestri has created an essential resource for digital animators. [digital] Character Animation 3 is packed with beautiful new artwork and Maestri’s invaluable expert tips. Along with clear instruction on the theory and practice of foundation techniques such as rigging, walk-cycles, and lip-synch–the tutorials and exercises in this book let you practice what you’ve learned. Maestri also offers in-depth information on creating nuanced characters that feel “alive” and win audience empathy and attention. The book’s final chapter guides you through the entire filmmaking process, from story development through voice casting and animation directing. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40530 Illustrating essential aspects of adaptive image processing from a computational intelligence viewpoint, the second edition of Adaptive Image Processing: A Computational Intelligence Perspective provides an authoritative and detailed account of computational intelligence (CI) methods and algorithms for adaptive image processing in regularization, edge detection, and early vision. With three new chapters and updated information throughout, the new edition of this popular reference includes substantial new material that focuses on applications of advanced CI techniques in image processing applications. It introduces new concepts and frameworks that demonstrate how neural networks, support vector machines, fuzzy logic, and evolutionary algorithms can be used to address new challenges in image processing, including low-level image processing, visual content analysis, feature extraction, and pattern recognition. New to the Second Edition: A new chapter on a family of unsupervised algorithms with a basis in self-organization yet somewhat free from many of the constraints typical of other well-known self-organizing architectures New material on recent challenges in image content analysis and classification, including small sample problems and fuzzy user perception A new technique in visual query processing and visualization in 2D space New experiments and updates on perceptual error-based restoration Emphasizing developments in state-of-the-art CI techniques, su Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40346 Over the years I have read and browsed many books on animation. Not only does this book cover the basics it explains them. The figures are easy to follow and convey complex concepts well. A lot of other animation books will cover a basic walk cycle from just the side view. Webster's book covers it from the side and front. I have had this book for a year and it has not made it to my bookshelf yet. I use it constantly for reference. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40298 Your visual blueprint for creating Flash-enhanced Web sites Plus sample graphics, a searchable e-version of the book, and more Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Open the book and you’ll discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 130 key Flash ActionScript techniques, including: * Assigning ActionScript to a frame * Testing a movie * Concatenating strings * Using logical operators * Creating arrays * Setting volume and panning * Creating a scrollable text box * Working with multiple movies * Creating smart clips * Debugging your script Web development tools on CD-ROM! * Macromedia Flash, Director Shockwave Studio, Dreamweaver, Dreamweaver UltraDev, and FreeHand trial versions * Photoshop tryout from Adobe * Paint Shop Pro evaluation * version from JASC Software * Plus a searchable e-version of the book * "Apply It" and "Extra" sidebars highlight useful tips * High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task * Succinct explanations walk you through step by step * Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40297 As a competent Flash designer, youre probably comfortable with all of the basics that Flash has to offer. However, youve probably looked at some of the amazing Flash sites on the web and thought, "How'd they do that?" Well, youll find out in this book. Flash allows users to create some amazing interactive interfaces to interact with Rich Internet Applications, eLearning systems, and simple web sites. In this book, two of the most talented Flash designers in the world will show you how to use them effectively to create breathtaking visuals for your Flash web sites. You'll also learn how to take advantage of Flash's powerful built-in vector-based drawing tools. The authors discuss general background theory, such as site planning, color theory, and Information architecture. They reveal techniques using gradents, layers, lighting and shadowing, 3D objects, animation, and photo editing. Techniques are illustrated and the book concludes with a discussion of usability and final tweaks. There is also a tutorial on testing your work, and exporting and finally publishing it. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40296 Flash is one of the most engaging and innovative, and versatile technologies available—allowing the creation of pretty much anything from simple slideshows, animated banners and icons and cartoons, to Rich Internet Applications, Interactive videos, and dynamic user interfaces for web sites, kiosks, or DVDs. The possibilities are endless, except that now, it just got better. In 2007, Adobe released Flash CS3, which boasts a whole host of new features, including fully customizable workspace, full ActionScript 3.0 support, a PSD importer, a tween-to-code animation converter, and much more. And this book is all you'll need to learn Flash CS3 from the ground up, or learn about all these new features, if you already have previous Flash experience—Flash experts Tom Green and David Stiller take you step-by-step through all facets of Flash CS3, with the emphasis firmly on good design techniques that you use in your own projects. * Learn Flash design from the ground up, or just get to grips with the new features, with a series of step by step tutorials. * Provides an easy introduction to ActionScript 3.0 coding, but the focus is mainly kept on design. * Learn from the experts—written by renowned Flash designers Tom Green and David Stiller. What you’ll learn * The ins and outs of the Flash CS3 interface * How to use all of Flash CS3's essential features, such as text, graphics, and animation * How to use video and sound effectively in Flash * The basics of ActionScri Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40295 Whether you are an experienced Flash designer or developer looking for a guide to doing animation in Flash, or a novice to Flash who is looking for an effective way to create and distribute animations, this book will prove invaluable to you. Covering every aspect of Flash animation, the book is a fast-paced yet thorough review of the Flash animation process. Written by the Emmy-Award winning team at ANIMAX, this book not only reveals the step-by-step process followed by one of today's leading Flash animation studios, it gives you valuable tips and tricks to take your Flash animation to the next level. Divided into three phases of production (pre-production, animation, post-production) this book breaks the Flash animation process into smaller, more manageable steps. And because the authors approach the animation process from various perspectives (such as producer, animator, and editor) the book balances many of the real-world issues facing today's Flash animators, from artistic to technical to financial. The book starts off by looking at planning and designing an animation project, including working out your goals, and putting together character libraries and storyboards. Next up we look at the production phase, which includes using plug-ins to make your work more efficient, implementing your animation, and adding special effects. Finally, we look at post-production work, including how After Effects can be used effectively alongside Flash for tasks such as camera mechanics, ho Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40294 Video is one of the most exciting features on today's Internet, with widespread adoption being made possible by advances in bandwidth and software. But simply streaming video clips to Web users is only the tip of the iceberg! Flash CS3 offers a whole host of advanced video features, allowing you to create breathtaking user experiences. And this book, the 2nd edition of the critically-acclaimed Foundation Flash 8 Video, shows you how to make the most of video in Flash CS3. The authors start with the basics of creating video ready for use on the web using popular applications such as Windows Movie Maker and iMovie, creating FLV (Flash video) using both Flash and other applications such as Sorenson Squeeze, and importing that video into Flash. With that out the way, then turn their attention to essential practical techniques such as creating and customizing video players, applying blends and filters to Flash Video, effective use of video alpha channel and masks, captioning, cue points, interactivity using the Camera object, going full screen, and much more. This edition is fully-updated for Flash CS3 and ActionScript 3.0, and includes many new examples. Learn how to create video for the web using popular applications such as iMovie and Movie Maker, and turn it into Flash Video using Flash, and other tools such as Sorenson Squeeze Learn several essential practical techniques for manipulating video in Flash New edition fully-updated for Flash CS3 and ActionScript 3.0, with n Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40292 Whip up awesome Wii games using Flash and ActionScript. Nintendo Wii Flash Game Creator's Guide lays out each next-generation technique alongside real-world examples and cut-and-paste code samples. Learn how to design exciting Flash animations, create cool characters, simulate realistic motion, and use the Wii remote control in innovative ways. Plus, you'll get the latest tricks for supercharging your games and tips for distributing them on the Web. - Build Flash-based objects, layers, and controls - Work with timelines, keyframes, and .SWF files - Develop and animate original characters, backgrounds, and landscapes - Integrate unconventional mouse and Wii controller interactivity - Create, modify, and control movie clips using ActionScript 2.0 - Design radical enemies, custom cursors, and invisible buttons - Incorporate audio, game timers, and score tracking - Publish your games to the Web and share them via the Wii's online connection service Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40033 Virtual Humans are becoming more and more popular and used in many applications such as the entertainment industry (in both film and games) and medical applications. This comprehensive book covers all areas of this growing industry including face and body motion, body modelling, hair simulation, expressive speech simulation and facial communication, interaction with 3D objects, rendering skin and clothes and the standards for Virtual Humans. Written by a team of current and former researchers at MIRALab, University of Geneva or VRlab, EPFL, this book is the definitive guide to the area. Explains the concept of avatars and autonomous virtual actors and the main techniques to create and animate them (body and face). Presents the concepts of behavioural animation, crowd simulation, intercommunication between virtual humans, and interaction between real humans and autonomous virtual humans Addresses the advanced topics of hair representation and cloth animation with applications in fashion design Discusses the standards for Virtual Humans, such as MPEG-4 Face Animation and MPEG-4 Body Animation. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39854 It's all too often that designers leave a meeting with clients feeling as if they've been speaking an entirely different language. Graphically Speaking solves such communication problems by breaking down client-designer dialogue into something both parties can understand. It visually defines more than 30 of the most common words that clients use to describe what they want in a design. Vague, possibly confusing terms ndash; words like elegant or powerful or warm ndash; are made specific as they relate to actual design style. Entries provide visual reference materials including color combinations, fonts and final designs so that terms are defined both literally and visually. Because of the structure of the book, it's really three must-have books in one ndash; a client communication guide, a designer reference and an inspiring collection of top design projects. Lisa Buchanan is the Art Director of HOW Design Books. Before joining HOW, she worked with clients on freelance projects including logos, web sites, letterhead and business cards ndash; all while developing her insights into client-designer relationships. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39709 Logos are among designers? most highly sought-after projects, but they are often one of the most difficult projects for a designer to nail. This book takes a look at those challenges? The logos that have truly pushed a designer? Creativity and forced him or her to reach inside. The authors examine 180 logos, making it easy for designers to take away insightful tips they can put to work immediately. The author tracks the lifecycle of each logo from its challenge through the process to the final result. Scattered throughout the book are sidebars featuring 15 logos that were made over. The author talks about why the makeover was needed and, with the before and after logos side by side, discusses if the re-do was successful. Color images throughout that show the logos from conceptual stages to final art make this book an at-a-glance reference for anyone? Designer or entrepreneur? Who wants to take an active role in the creation of his or her brand mark. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39534 Every business needs a logo-the mark that tells consumers who they are and what service they provide. Designers are responsible for creating this mark. It's an extremely difficult task, especially when you consider that most designers select from the same pool of existing fonts and/or images to create a "unique" identity for their client.This book-a hands-on guide to the entire logo-making process-combines an enjoyable visual approach with extensive, industry-tested information. It puts the tools of innovative logo making into the hands of designers, giving them the expertise and inspiration they need to create their own lettering and art for truly unique logo design.They'll learn how to:develop a discerning eye for quality lettering and logo designcreate innovative logo design both traditionally and on the computercreate custom-made fonts for use in logo designbuild a profitable business with logo design workWith the tips and instruction in this book, designers will no longer have to rely on pre-existing typefaces or clip art to design competitive logos-now they can do it all themselves. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39520 First published in 1978, Typography: Design and Practice is now established as a landmark introduction to working with text. Although writing at the dawn of computerized typesetting, Lewis's basic principles and design advice still stand strong. This remastered edition provides both an overview of the history of typeface design and an easy-to-understand grounding in the practice of choosing fonts and laying out of text. Essential reading for graphic designers, typographers and anyone with an interest in the printed page. Read more...
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]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39426 Covering a vast range of cutting-edge graphics, with politically charged anti-commercial work placed in the same context as Nike's latest ads, this book presents a sweeping look at today's most progressive graphic currents - from signage at packaging to branding and web design. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39339 Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.0 is a complete and precise book that helps you learn Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.0 in a simple and practical way. This book explains various processes, such as sketch creation, feature creation, components assembling and drawing, creation to create 3D models in easy-to-learn steps. This book is a good choice for the readers who want to learn Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.0 in a short span of time. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38980 Text provides a tool to explore the parameters of the applications, problems, and solutions related to digital disciplines. Covers a wide range of topics for the digital scholar who wants to discover and research other areas within the computer graphics and multimedia disciplines beyond their own. Softcover, hardcover available. DLC: Computer graphics. About the Author John DiMarco is a teacher, trainer, consultant, and graphic artist who has 10 years experience in digital art, design, marketing, and graphic communications. John is an Assistant Professor of Digital Art and Design and Interactive Multimedia at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University and has taught at Nassau Community College, and SUNY Old Westbury. John DiMarco holds a Multi-Discipline Master's Degree in Digital Art and Design and Marketing from Long Island University- C.W. Post, a Bachelor's Degree in Communication/Public Relations from the University at Buffalo, and an Associates Degree in Business Administration from SUNY Farmingdale. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38609 This book is for designers and developers who are familiar with Flash and want to start working in the Processing language. This book eases the transition to Processing, showing you exactly what the new concepts that youa€™ll face are, and also how much you wona€™t have to learn because of your existing Flash knowledge. If youa€™ve ever stood in awe of a Processing demonstration and wished you could do that, then this book is for you. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38565 Mathematical and Computer Programming Techniques for Computer Graphics introduces the mathematics and related computer programming techniques used in Computer Graphics. Starting with the underlying mathematical ideas, it gradually leads the reader to a sufficient understanding of the detail to be able to implement libraries and programs for 2D and 3D graphics. Using lots of code examples, the reader is encouraged to explore and experiment with data and computer programs (in the C programming language) and to master the related mathematical techniques. A simple but effective set of routines are included, organised as a library, covering both 2D and 3D graphics – taking a parallel approach to mathematical theory, and showing the reader how to incorporate it into example programs. This approach both demystifies the mathematics and demonstrates its relevance to 2D and 3D computer graphics. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38553 The ultimate goal for the concept artist is to create an individual artistic design language that is unique to them. Nick’s demo takes the viewer through the process he uses to get as close to this goal as possible. The ephemeral nature of this subject is discussed within the framework of historical context. Inspiration sources and methods for cleansing the mind and body are shown, and a hands-on process is demonstrated. Over 140 pages of sketches lead to 6 pencil rendered images that define a novel look and form that can be applied to a wide variety of designed objects. TOPICS COVERED Historical Context Design Language Dealing with Cliches Mass Sketching Breaking Out of a ‘Rut' Avoiding Influence of Previous Trends Choosing Winners and Losers Manifesting the Language into Form CHAPTERS 01: Introduction 02: Speed Sketching 03: Plant Creature 04: Vehicles 1 and 2 05: Vehicle 3 06: Garbage Truck 07: Hoop Speeder 08: Fire Fighting Creature 09: Girl Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38419 Design representation is necessary for all design activity. You will gain a guide to both theory and practical application in this discussion of representation as it occurs during the process of design. Goldschmidt and Porter give you perspectives on representational issues in design that are both informative and evocative of further inquiry. The unique interdisciplinary approach brings a new dimension to the study of representation, benefiting the global network of researchers, students and practitioners in all areas of design. Rather than addressing the larger framework directly, a series of smaller case studies are presented, each dealing with aspects of representation in architecture and engineering. Binding together historical-cultural, cognitive-social and technological perspectives eliminates the need for further reading. Innovative research methods based on numerous well-illustrated examples will leave you with new ideas to build on. International contributors focus on worldwide research activities, offering you more than just an expansion of a single viewpoint. Design Representation delves into the common roots of representation in all design disciplines through case studies, historical investigations, theoretical constructs and programming. If you are involved in any design activity, this will be a truly exciting addition to your bookshelf. CONTENT List of Contributors Introduction Gabriela Goldschmidt and William L. Porter Part I From the Perspective of Arch Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38185 This book is concerned with the relations between graphs, error-correcting codes and designs, in particular how techniques of graph theory and coding theory can give information about designs. A major revision and expansion of a previous volume in this series, this account includes many examples and new results as well as improved treatments of older material. So that non-specialists will find the treatment accessible the authors have included short introductions to the three main topics. This book will be welcomed by graduate students and research mathematicians and be valuable for advanced courses in finite combinatorics. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38065 All successful imaging systems employ some form of color management for previewing, controlling and adjusting color throughout the image-production process. Today’s increasingly complex systems pose challenging problems: they must support numerous devices and media having disparate color properties, and they also must provide for the interchange of images among dissimilar systems. In this book, the authors address and solve these problems using innovative methods of representing color in the digital domain. The second edition of this popular book explains the capabilities and limitations of existing color management systems and provides comprehensive practical solutions for communicating color within and among imaging systems, from the simplest to the most complex. Beginning with the fundamentals of color and human color perception, the book progresses to in-depth analyses of the nature of color images, digital color encoding, color management systems and digital color interchange. Fully revised and updated, this second edition of Digital Color Management features new and expanded coverage including: - electronic displays and electronic imaging systems; - scene-based and appearance-based color encoding methods; - color management for digital cinema; - a Unified Paradigm—a comprehensive, integrated color-managed environment for the color-imaging industry; - four new chapters, two new appendices, and more than 80 new figures. This book is an essential resour Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37999 Using the popular Simple Guide format, readers will be able to get a complete introduction to Flash MX and its many new exciting features. Aimed at the reader with no, or little, knowledge of web design, this book shows the main features of Flash, in addition to the basics of web design. Flash MX is the new upgrade to Flash 5, and looks to revolutinise the web animation sector. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37650 Animating with Stop Motion Pro is comprehensive, hands-on guide to achieving professional results with Stop Motion Pro 7.0 software. Gone are the days of stop motion guesswork and waiting to see the finalized result of your meticulous, labor intensive animations. With the push of a mouse button and the Stop Motion Pro software, animators have ten times the capability of simple camera stop motion capture. Re-visualize stop motion character movements, graph these movements and composite characters into a flawless animations with the techniques and step by step tutorials featured in Animating with Stop Motion Pro. Create professional stop motion animation immediately with detailed exercises at the companion website: http://booksite.focal.com/companion/Sawicki/stopmotion/. Integrate classic stop motion animation techniques with the latest stop motion software features. * Develop the next Wallace and Gromit with ease and skill with the step by step tutorials and exercises; highlighting Stop Motion Pro 7.0 features like multi layered onion skinning, continuous preview, rotoscoping and frame averaging, motion control and audio synching. * Create professional stop motion animation immediately with detailed exercises at the companion website: http://booksite.focal.com/companion/Sawicki/stopmotion/. Integrate classic stop motion animation techniques with the latest stop motion software features. * Amplyify your animations with the only certified Stop Motion Pro guide available; Re-v Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36696 TIHE greater part of t, hc sub cct m atter of t, his book appeared in a series of articles in the Tfechnr ica II l T orld. The purpose in writing it is so fullv ex lainetl in thc Introduction that a Preface is hardlv V C d required. As the forms gi-en to the various parts of a machinc or er gine are on analysis invariably found to be combinst, ions of certain geometrical solids. s knowledge of how each of these should be drawn c3 when in any posihon should first acquired by the student draughts man. To this end a series of problems is giwn in the folloxving pages, coinmencing with the construction of those simple geometrical figures which form the surfaces of the solids which give shape to mechanical rletails, and subsequently the rnetliotl. aclopted in representing the solids themselves, singly and in combin a t lon. As no amount of copying rlrawinga of mechanical dehils -ill . ever i v oth e student a knowledw of the reasons whv thev are rnadc to tal the special forms given to Them, so in t, he earlik sGgrs of the study of mechanical drawmg it ip, impossible for him to acquire the pou-er to draw the simplest solids in different positions correctly without a knowledge of t, he principles of 01. thographic Projection, which is the basis of the representation of all solid objech. In this part of the subject an extended series of problems is given, the solution of which should enable t, he student to draw any simple object without further hela. In the kethod of studying the con Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=33883 A collective for artists by artists. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=33052 Sie fotografieren viel und Photoshop Elements 8 ist das Bildbearbeitungsprogramm Ihrer Wahl. Sie probieren gerne neue Dinge aus und trauen Sich auch anspruchsvolle Bildprojekte zu. Mochten Sie raffinierte Montagen machen oder gute Portratretusche? Wollen Sie wissen wie man mit CameraRAW umgeht oder HDR-Fotos erstellt, wie man Effekte einsetzt oder die Tiefenscharfe nachtraglich verandert? Dieser "Meisterkurs" ist das richtige Buch fur Sie. Lassen Sie sich von den kreativen Workshops inspirieren. Holen Sie sich Anregungen und Tipps zu Aufnahmesituationen und Kameraeinstellungen. Setzen Sie die Werkzeuge von Photoshop Elements 8 virtuos ein. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=32684 Review "RenderMan for Beginners is bound to become a must-read for anyone interested in Pixar's RenderMan. Saty's experience as both RenderMan practitioner and RenderMan teacher gives him a unique and valuable perspective. I can't wait to add a copy to my own graphics library." Dana Batali, Director of RenderMan Development, Pixar Animation Studios Review "RenderMan for Beginners is bound to become a must-read for anyone interested in Pixar's RenderMan. Saty's experience as both RenderMan practitioner and RenderMan teacher gives him a unique and valuable perspective. I can't wait to add a copy to my own graphics library." Dana Batali, Director of RenderMan Development, Pixar Animation Studios Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=32663 Product Description In a book to be treasured by cartoonists and animation and film buffs alike, a master of the craft demonstrates the fundamentals of drawing for the screen, offering tips on two- and four-legged figure construction, body and facial movements, and realistic dialogue, and illustrating concepts such as speed, impact, weight, and recoil. Color photos and line drawings. From the Publisher The Collector’s Series books offer a selection of popular projects form best-selling titles in the How to Draw and Paint series. The Collectors Series books cover fundamentals and explore the techniques of featured artists. Each title provides in-depth instruction and numerous illustrations. All are perfect for the coffee table or reference library. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=32657 Picturing the Self: Changing Views of the Subject in Visual Culture /by Gen Doy (Author).Ideas of selfhood, from Descartes to postmodern notions of the fragmented and de-centred self, have been crucial to the visual arts. Gen Doy explores this relationship, primarily in relation to contemporary art but also going back to the early modern period and Holbein's Ambassadors. She argues that the importance of subjectivity for art goes far beyond self-portraits, exploring the self and identity--both the artist's and the viewer's--and seeks a way of thinking the self that goes beyond both Cartesian and postmodern approaches to subjecthood. She looks too at work and consumption; self-presentation; photography and the theatre of the self; the marginalized--beggars and asylum seekers--and "the real me." A wide range of artists, including Claude Cahun, Tracey Emin, Jeff Wall, Barbara Kruger, Eugene Palmer and Karen Knorr are discussed, as well as historical material from earlier periods. Read more...
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]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=30713 "Halas and Whitaker's 'Timing for Animation' was, and still is, without a doubt, the best book for students of the art of animation. I can't recommend it highly enough." Bob Godfrey, Oscar winning leading animated filmmaker and author. "Secrets of 'action timing' lucidly explained and demonstrated by two of Britain's most highly respected and adept practitioners. An essential primer for both traditional and C.G. animators." Ken Clark, animation historian and writer "...this is the only publication devoted wholly to one of the most vital concepts in the art of animated film... The book is a vital source of reference for students as well as every studio and every animator...It's also easy to keep around for reference, it's not a huge coffee-table bible sized book made to impress. It just gives the facts, numbers and formulas and a few drawings to illustrate. Made by animators for animators.Although it was principally written for 2D animation, this book has crucial information for any animator (2D, CGI or model animation). It explains simply and clearly how to time a walk or a run; how to give your character a sense of weight; how force is transmitted; the effects of friction; spacing -and much more. The new foreword by John Lasseter puts these traditional skills in today's context, and gives praise where it is due. Every animator, would-be animator, animation studio and animation course should have this book." Amazon.co.uk review "If you only ever buy one animation Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=29973 'This well-written, easy-to-follow guide balances the heart of animation development with the key technical conventions. Visually stunning, it cleverly demonstrates tools and techniques across several digital platforms through the unique perspectives of successful animators. First I recommend challenging yourself with the self-test in Chapter 8, and then read the book from cover to cover. YouA’ll have a blast' Anne M. White, Principal and Managing Director, TAG Chairperson, BDA/Board of Directors, PROMAX, Los Angeles, CA, USA 'This book is a must for all aspiring animators and for all media production students. I thoroughly recommend it.' Andrew Daffy, Co-Head 3D Commercials, FrameStore CFC, UK 'A visual treat... What a great resource for people new to the world of computer animation.' Mike Kroes at Creativecow.net -- Review Review 'This well-written, easy-to-follow guide balances the heart of animation development with the key technical conventions. Visually stunning, it cleverly demonstrates tools and techniques across several digital platforms through the unique perspectives of successful animators. First I recommend challenging yourself with the self-test in Chapter 8, and then read the book from cover to cover. You'll have a blast' Anne M. White, Principal and Managing Director, TAG Chairperson, BDA/Board of Directors, PROMAX, Los Angeles, CA, USA 'This book is a must for all aspiring animators and for all media production students. I thoroughly recommend Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=29900 • Anecdotes and insights from graphic-design stars • In association with the School of Visual Arts in New York City Completely updated, this compelling collection of essays, interviews, and course syllabi is the ideal tool to help teachers and students keep up in the rapidly changing field of graphic design. Contributors, including Milton Glaser, Lou Danziger, Jessica Helfand, Paula Scher, Maud Lavin, Armin Vit, and Marty Newmeier, offer original theories and proposals on design education concerns. Personal anecdotes from these stars about their own education, their mentors, and their students make this an entertaining and illuminating idea book. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=28948 This is a practical book, where every example is tested and all source code is available with the book. Each chapter ends with work on a sample application using the new things learned. At the end of the book there is a complete, usable Travel Blog application. This book is for web developers who want to develop applications using the Backbase Client Framework. It may also be interesting for web developers and web application architects who want to know more about XML-based web application architectures. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=28808 high-dynamic-range-imaging-reconstruction-synthesi High dynamic range imaging (HDRI) is an emerging field that has the potential to cause a great scientific and technological impact in the near future. Although new, this field is large and complex, with non-trivial relations to many different areas, such as image synthesis, computer vision, video and image processing, digital photography, special effects among others. For the above reasons,HDRI has been extensively researched over the past years and, consequently, the related scientific literature is vast. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=28651 Editorial Welcome to the last issue of 2009, where we wrap up two of our tutorial series’ and get you ready for a fresh start in 2010! We’ll be tackling the final chapter of the Next Gen tutorial series with Joseph Harford for Max, Gavin Goulden for Maya, James Busby for LightWave, and John Hayes for modo, where we’ll be setting up our shaders and materials, and applying textures; moving on to set up a light rig and camera, and finishing with a final render. Each artist also finishes his chapter with a preview of what the character would look like in-game, so turn to p.88 to get your final fix of that Next Gen tutorial good stuff! And for those wondering what’s coming next month, to follow on from such a fantastic tutorial series, well here’s your answer: Due to popular demand we’ll be bringing you a second series of Environment Lighting, this time looking at an outdoor environment, specifically created to make it the ideal demo model for the lighting scenarios we’ll be teaching you. This series will come to you for Max and Mental Ray, Max and V-Ray, Maya, and Cinema 4D. We have a great artist line-up planned for you, and we’re even working on a third series of Environment Lighting tutorials as well, so you’ll want to stay tuned to 3DCreative in 2010 – that’s a heads up from me to you! We’ll also be finishing up with the final chapter of our Photoshop for 3D tutorial series, with Fabio M. Raghona teaching us how to create backgrounds for characters. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=28471 This collection of art and essays, by the best of todays science fiction and fantasy artists, presents candid opinions behind the revolution now taking place in the field. Are computers creating a seismic shift in the creation of sfandf art, or are they just another tool in the artists paint box? Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=25846 Game engines are central to the video games we know and love. From the artwork to the mathematics that underpin the frames onscreen, the engine calls the shots. Aside from offering one of the leading 3D game engines, Unity also provides a superlative development tool - a tool that can produce professional standard games for Mac, PC, and the Unity Web Player. This book is a complete exercise in game development covering environments, physics, sound, particles, and much more, to get you up and working with Unity quickly. Taking a practical approach, this book will introduce you to the concepts of developing 3D games before getting to grips with development in Unity itself. From creating 3D worlds to scripting and creating simple game elements you will learn everything you'll need to get started with game development for the PC, Mac, and Web. This book is designed to cover a set of easy to follow examples, which culminate in the production of a First Person 3D game, complete with an interactive island environment. By introducing common concepts of game and 3D production, you'll explore Unity to make a character interact with the game world, and build puzzles for the player to solve, in order to complete the game. At the end of the book, you will have a fully working 3D game and all the skills required to extend the game further, giving your end-user, the player, the best experience possible. Soon you will be creating your own 3D games with ease! What you will learn Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=25307 The future looks bright for Web developers! With Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium, you now have fantastic tools that enable you to create a wide array of content and graphics to deploy on a Web site that is dynamic and easy to maintain. Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies is a hands-on, easy-to-understand guide to the main features in all the CS3 Web development products. The no-nonsense approach is designed to help you build Web sites bycovering the basics of each program—Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Flash, Contribute, and Acrobat—as well as the new features in a clear and concise minibook. You get all the expert guidance you need to: Choosethe right tools for the job Create basic HTML Web pages Punch up your pages with forms and frames in Dreamweaver Save Photoshop images for print and the Web Work with text, shapes, and images in Fireworks Understand page layout Use layers, filters, and effects in Illustrator Work with animation, sound, and video in Flash Add interactivity to PDF files in Acrobat Integrate Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, andContribute with other Adobe products Tackle advanced concepts And much, much more! This friendly guide doesn’t just cover all the new tools in the Suite; it also offers you a primer on Web design as well asinsight into how the Suite influences design. Complete with helpful hints on securing your work, Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies is y Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=24775 If you're like many users, you may have a digital camera, plenty of snapshots, and a copy of Photoshop Elements, Adobe's wildly popular consumer-level image editing software. But you may not want--or need--a comprehensive book just to learn the basic photo retouching and organizing tasks that you want to accomplish. Realizing that you won't want to waste a single minute reading about all you can do with Photoshop Elements, best-selling author Katherine Ulrich cuts straight to the chase in this compact, low-priced volume, using simple project-based instruction and big, colorful screen shots to guide you through the process of making your first photo album with Photoshop Elements. By focusing on a single goal (organizing your photos into an album) rather than exploring every option and feature, Katherine demonstrates the quickest, easiest, smartest route to photographic success. Each short lesson builds on the last as you learn how to fix common flaws, artistically enhance your photos, create composites, add text and graphics, explore different printing options, organize them into a stunning album, and, finally, how to share them with friends, family, and colleagues. About the Author Katherine Ulrich is a writer and editor specializing in graphics, publishing, and multimedia software. Her career includes a 12-year stint at Macworld magazine. As a developmental editor, Katherine helped to develop and direct Macworld's how-to sections (Media, Publishing, Secrets, and Creat Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=24654 OpenGL ES 2.0 is the industry’s leading software interface and graphics library for rendering sophisticated 3D graphics on handheld and embedded devices. With OpenGL ES 2.0, the full programmability of shaders is now available on small and portable devices—including cell phones, PDAs, consoles, appliances, and vehicles. However, OpenGL ES differs significantly from OpenGL. Graphics programmers and mobile developers have had very little information about it—until now. In the OpenGL® ES 2.0 Programming Guide, three leading authorities on the Open GL ES 2.0 interface—including the specification’s editor—provide start-to-finish guidance for maximizing the interface’s value in a wide range of high-performance applications. The authors cover the entire API, including Khronos-ratified extensions. Using detailed C-based code examples, they demonstrate how to set up and program every aspect of the graphics pipeline. You’ll move from introductory techniques all the way to advanced per-pixel lighting, particle systems, and performance optimization. Coverage includes: Shaders in depth: creating shader objects, compiling shaders, checking for compile errors, attaching shader objects to program objects, and linking final program objects The OpenGL ES Shading Language: variables, types, constructors, structures, arrays, attributes, uniforms, varyings, precision qualifiers, and invariance Inputting geometry into the graphics pipeline, and assembling geometry into primitives Vertex Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=24542 Frustrated by the overwhelming nature of Flash? Want to get up to speed with the program fast so you can concentrate on your animation? Need to solve problems quickly to get work done to time and to budget? Then 'How to Cheat in Flash' is for you! This book is different from the rest because it shows you, step by step, how to work from the problem to the solution when creating Flash animations, from the viewpoint of an animator who has been commissioned to create a job and is working to a deadline. It is task orientated; every example shows real life commercial work. So, it's not so much a case of 'what does this filter/tool/option do?', as 'this is the task I've been set - how do I achieve it?' The solution may involve a variety of tools and techniques; it may take many steps to complete, or only a few. The free CD-Rom includes all the files you need to put your skills into practice as you read, and much more! It's an accessible (conversational in style), practical book and CD package which also provides artistic inspiration, a goldmine of timesaving practical tips, tricks and step-by-step workthroughs. You will wonder how you survived without it. * Successful, bestselling How to Cheat coverage now available for Flash * Learn a myriad of tips and tricks based on real life working methods to help you work faster and more efficiently with Flash * Work from the problem to the solution, gaining the best possible results from Flash About the Author Chri Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=24399 Photoshop users of all levels need access to the crucial information in a flash. Techniques books provide the step-by-step instructions and how-to advice but this easy to navigate, dip-into guide provides quick answers to the inevitable 'what does that do?' questions that all too often bring progress to a grinding halt. The full colour A to Z format covers hundreds of tools, features and menu options clearly and succinctly, with cross-references to related topics, screen shots and illustrative examples to help things fall into place. A new techniques section delves deeper into key areas, providing more instruction on essential tasks in an easy, step-by-step format. Fully updated with new CS3 features throughout, this is the Photoshop desk reference to adorn every digital image-maker's shelf. * Intuitive A to Z format and clear, concise definitions make this the ideal desk reference guide to Photoshop's multitude of tools, options and features. * Find the explanations, answers and practical advice you need to quickly get on with the task in hand - don't waste time looking anywhere else! * Fully updated for CS3, with source images from the book and supporting tutorials provided on the accompanying website: www.photoshop-a-z.com. * Intuitive A to Z format and clear, concise definitions make this the ideal desk reference guide to Photoshop's multitude of tools, options and features. * Find the explanations, answers and practical advice you need to quickly get on w Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=23645 Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, this book covers only the basics and uses mixed units _ inches, meters, feet, kilometers, etc., to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. AutoCAD 2010 Essentials includes 21 workshops, that complete small projects _ from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of a real life project from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2010. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=23614 Review "Brown does a skillful job of keeping the beginner in mind while diving into some of the more difficult technical considerations of High Def video, using real-life examples of professionals and their workflows." -Morgan Paar, Videomaker Magazine Book Description Due to the US government's digital TV mandate and decreasing equipment costs, High Definition is becoming the format of choice for filmmakers and broadcasters, who need help navigating the new technology. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=22859 Product Description TechTV's Guide to Creating Digital Video Like a Pro is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in the field of digital video. Readers learn what digital video is and how it differs from and surpasses analog video; what kind of digital equipment fits their needs from camcorder to computer; how best to shoot their videos; what software to use and how to use it; best output options; and the future of digital video editing. The book is packed with real-world projects for the reader to practice. The CD contains actual footage from techniques used in the book, and footage from the book's projects for readers to see what their finished products should resemble. From the Back Cover TechTV's Guide to Creating Digital Video Like a Pro is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in the field of digital video. Readers learn what digital video is and how it differs from and surpasses analog video; what kind of digital equipment fits their needs from camcorder to computer; how best to shoot their videos; what software to use and how to use it; best output options; and the future of digital video editing. The book is packed with realworld projects for the reader to practice. The CD contains actual footage from techniques used in the book, and footage from the book's projects for readers to see what their finished products should resemble. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=22767 This comprehensive and state-of-the art approach to image processing gives engineers and students a comprehensive introduction, and includes full coverage of key applications: image watermarking, fingerprint recognition, face recognition and iris recognition and medical imaging. To help learn the concepts and techniques, the book contains a CD-ROM of 70 highly interactive visual demonstrations. Key algorithms and their implementation details are included, as are the latest developments in the standards. * A complete and modern introduction to the basic and intermediate concepts of image processing - edited and written by the leading people in the field * An essential reference for all types of engineers working on image processing applications * A CD-ROM contains 70 highly interactive demonstration programs with user friendly interfaces to provide a visual presentation of the concepts * Up-to-date content, including statistical modelling of natural, anisotropic diffusion, image quality and the latest developments in JPEG 2000 Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=22393 Hollywood is going 3D! Join the revolution with this primer to all of the essential skills for live action 3D, from preproduction through distribution. 3D perception and science is presented in an accessible way that provides the principles of Stereoscopic vision you need to make the transition from the 2D world. Tools of the trade are enumerated with an eye on current constraints and what is coming down the pike to smooth the way. Step-by-step instructions detail how 3D processes affect every stage of the production including screenwriting, art direction, principle photography, editing, visual effects and distribution. The companion DVD includes an array of 2D and 3D images that demonstrate concepts and techniques, 3D movie shorts that showcase alternative techniques, After Effects project files to explore and manipulate for effect, and a resource list of software tools and tutorials that demonstrate techniques. *Understand state-of-the-art 3D movie technology *Tutorials demonstrate 3D pictures with off-the-shelf equipment *Step-by-Step analysis of the production process for a real-world 3D movie helps you to know how to adapt your skills Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=22117 The ultimate comprehensive guide to everything from drawing basics to advanced techniques # Adobe expert Ted Alspach reveals the latest on Illustrator CS4's new features and thoroughly explains how to integrate Illustrator with the rest of Creative Suite 4 # Teaches you step-by-step how to create designs that work beautifully, whether in print or online # Covers the basics of drawing, painting, coloring, and uncoloring # Offers essential tips for mastering paths, masks, blends, patterns, transparency, and type # Introduces you to enhanced Smart Guides and a new Crop Area tool # Demonstrates how to work in multiple pages with CS4's new Artboard tool # Packed with practical tips and tricks to improve designs and conquer the Web with scripts and online design techniques Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=22007 Are you a traditional scrapbook enthusiast looking for a way to organize your memories electronically? Have you never tried scrapbooking because you’re not sure where to start? Digital Scrapbooking is here to start you on your journey! Cover the fundamentals of digital photography and digital scrapbook elements—incorporating existing elements or even creating your own. Even if you’ve never put together a scrapbook page, you’ll get the tips you need to start organizing your photographs into vibrant, exciting scrapbook pages right on your computer. When you’re finished, you’ll get tips for sharing your newly created memory pages in print or online. Quickly introduces the paper scrapbooker or non-scrapbooker to the fundamentals of digital scrapbooking. Explains basic photo and photo editing concepts and techniques to help the reader produce better photo. Provides instruction on using and creating non-photographic graphical elements in the reader’s own designs. Covers topics that both novice and experienced scrapbookers will find helpful. CD-ROM includes graphical elements that the reader can use in his/her projects. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=22006 Written from a photographer’s point of view, "Digital Retouching and Compositing: Photographers’ Guide" solves every snap-shooter’s real-life problems painlessly. It distills complex topics down to a few pages of explanation and easy steps so users can quickly and dramatically change the way photos look. The book is divided into three parts: Mastering the Basics, Practical Retouching, and Compositing Magic. Each section builds on the last so that readers can become comfortable with making precise selections, doing simple retouching, and adjusting tones and colors before jumping into major topics like retouching portraits or creating realistic composites Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=22005 The past decades have seen significant improvements in 3D imaging where the related techniques and technologies have advanced to a mature state. These exciting developments have sparked increasing interest in industry and academia in the challenges and opportunities afforded by 3D sensing. As a consequence, the emerging area of safety and security related imaging incorporates these important new technologies beyond the limitations of 2D image processing. This is the first book that covers the current state-of-the-art in 3D imaging for safety and security. Topics addressed in this book include 3D imaging related to biometrics, face recognition, surveillance, safety inspection and robotic planning for physical security analysis and public safety. The book presents thoroughly revised versions of lectures given by leading researchers during the `Workshop on Advanced 3D Imaging for Safety and Security` in conjunction with the International Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition CVPR 2005 on June 25, 2005 in San Diego, USA. Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=21983 Of all the After Effects books I looked at whilst trying to learn it, I found Angie's was the most user-friendly and creative. Chris Cunningham, director of music videos, commercials and video art .a worthwhile investment for animators and artists who want to focus on creating their designs and not get bogged down in technical jargon. Steve Kilisky, Senior Product Manager, After Effects, Adobe Systems Inc. ...one of my favorite demo artists in the industry. Her tutorials are always compelling, well-designed, and worthwhile. Brian Maffit, Total Training Angie is an outstanding guru of After Effects...sitting at one of Angie's seminars brings gasps of awe from seasoned and beginner audiences alike.... you will enjoy this book immensely. John Keedwell, GBCT, GTC. British Cinematographer Read more...
]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:09:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=21851 Every graphics professional worth his or her salt knows the importance of color management. No matter how much thought artist and client put into the color scheme for a given project, all of that work is for naught if you can`t get your results to match your expectations. Enter Real World Color Management, Second Edition. In this thoroughly updated under-the-hood reference, authors Bruce Fraser, Chris Murphy, and Fred Bunting draw on their years of professional experience to show you everything you need to know about color management. Whether your final destination is print, Web, or film, Real World Color Management, Second Edition takes the mystery out of color management, covering everything from color theory and color models to understanding how devices interpret and display color. You`ll find expert advice for building and fine-tuning color profiles for input and output devices (digital cameras and scanners, displays, printers, and more), selecting the right color management workflow, and managing color within and across major design applications. Get Real World Color Management, Second Edition--and get ready to dazzle! Read more...
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