The Poser 5 Handbook [Anglais] [Broché]

Discover the power of the latest version of Poser, the ultimate 3D character design and animation tool for artists and animators. Whether you’re just beginning with Poser and 3D design or are an experienced designer, you’ll find a wealth of ideas and techniques for harnessing the power of this fantastic tool. The new, innovative interface makes figure design, posing, and animating fast and easy. Using the practical examples and tutorials packed throughout these pages, you’ll dig into the new features and really learn how to maximize Poser for your own projects. Beginning with a detailed review of the new interface and a discussion of how to use the Poser 5 Rooms, you’ll find all the instruction you need to get up and running quickly. Next you’ll explore Poser’s animation features and tools, and gain new insights from the Poser masters. From there it’s on to more advanced topics, including creating articulated poseable models, smart props, articulating props, editing clothing, and the art of composition.

KEY FEATURES

* The Interface -- Poser 5 has a new multi-tabbed interface known as Rooms, including Pose, Material, Face, Hair, Cloth, Setup, and Content

* FireFly -- Poser 5’s new super Renderman compliant renderer gives you the highest possible quality results

* Morph Putty Tool—Allows you to sculpt new Morph Targets in real time as if you were working with clay!

* Collision Detection—Prevents animated objects from passing through each other as they speed along

* New Upgraded Content—Includes a wealth of remodeled characters and other content to give you super realistic professional results

* New Python Scripts—Allow you to easily apply scene elements

On the CD!

This CD-ROM is loaded with content, adding hundreds of dollars worth of Poser extras:

Poser animations
Dozens of free figures and props ready to animate
Free software and demos for you to explore
UVMapper Classic - Stephen L. Cox
Carrara 2 Demo - Eovia Corporation
Amapi 3D 6.1 Demo - Eovia Corporation

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WINDOWS: Poser 5, 500 MHz Pentium class or compatible (700Mhz or greater recommended), Windows 98, 2000, ME or XP, 128MB system RAM (256MB or greater recommended), 24-bit color display, 1024 x 768 resolution, 500MB free hard disk space, CD-ROM, Internet connection required for Content Paradise. Content Paradise is a new Poser 5 content Web connection utility.

Guide to the latest version of Poser, a 3D character design and animation tool for artists and animators. Contains practical examples and tutorials designed to make figure design, posing, and animating fast and easy. Includes a detailed review of the new interface and how to use the Poser 5 Rooms. CD-ROM includes free software and demos. Softcover.

Shamms Mortier (Bristol, VT) is a seasoned graphics professional. He has written a number of successful books including The Bryce 5 Handbook, and The Poser 4 Handbook.