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I
wrote the first four chapters (1/3 of the book) of the most recent release
of Inside 3DStudio series. This is considered the most advanced level
book in the series, and is also the most popular. I wrote over 160 pages
of tutorials that I created from scratch. The chapters I designed were:
Chapter 1: Advanced Transformation Animation
Chapter 2: Animating with Controllers
Chapter 3: Animating with Expressions
Chapter 4: Animating with Multiple Modifiers |
This
was a great opportunity to share everything I've learned with other people
struggling to become animators, while at the same time re-edifying myself
and learning my tools inside and out.
Find
the Book at Amazon.com!
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Copyright
Dennis Bradshaw, 1997. All Rights Reserved.
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3D
modeling, character animation, and Flash animation
are
what 3Dstorm is all about. High quality 3d models are built using the latest version
of 3Dstudio Max. Characters are built as either low-poly models or patch models.
Applications of models range from polygon optimized characters for video games
to high poly/patch models for feature work. Characters are hooked up for animation
using Character Studio, Biped, and Physique (by Discrete - Kinetix), and hand
animated.
The
hand keyframing process is often the only way to achieve fluid, custom tailored
animation, and it's the only way to animate characters or objects performing
actions that break normal physical laws. The quality of keyframe animation is
a result of the animator's understanding of timing, weight, anticipation, follow-through,
and all the traditional animation principles discovered by Disney, Chuck Jones,
Halas, Whittaker, and all the great traditional character animators. 3D is simply
a tool of expression, and it is up to the artist and animator to be true to
his craft.
Knowledge
of the programs doesn't make an artist or animator, any more than knowledge
of a hammer makes a craftsman. It is the application of the tools, guided by
an understanding of principles, which allows the artist to unleash his creative
vision and express it using the tools. The art defines the tools, not vice-versa.
3D Character Animation is the latest development in artistic expression of form
in motion. My goal is to elevate the quality of this art form, while expressing
concepts that will change the way people view their lives and the world around
them.
Thank
you for visiting 3Dstorm. Enjoy the examples of 3D models, Character models,
character animation and digital art! 3DStorm provides 3D character animation,
modeling and artwork for production, video games, and movies.
Artwork created by Dennis Bradshaw, a professional animator and 3D artist located
in Los Angeles.
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