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PublisherCourse Technology

ISBN-101598630822

ISBN-139781598630824

eBay Product ID (ePID)47785533

Product Key Features

Number of Pages376 Pages

Publication NameMagic of Houdini

LanguageEnglish

SubjectComputer Graphics, Digital Media / Video & Animation

Publication Year2005

TypeTextbook

AuthorWilliam Michael Cunningham

Subject AreaComputers

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight33.6 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2005-929819

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews1. Introduction and Welcome2. 3D Concepts Reviewed3. The Houdini Interface4. Object Operators (OBJs)5. Surface Operators (SOPs)6. Addition SOPs Practice7. Animation8. Particle Operators (POPs)9. Shader Operators (SHOPs)10. VEX Operators (VOPs)11. Digital Assets12. Dynamic Operators (DOPs)13. Render Outputs (ROPs)14. And So It Ends?

IllustratedYes

Table Of ContentChapter 1 ? Welcome Chapter 2 ? 3D Concepts Reviewed Chapter 3 ? The Interface Chapter 4 ? Object Operators (OBJs) Chapter 5 ? Surface Operators (SOPs) Chapter 6 - Additional SOPs Practice Chapter 7 ? Animation Chapter 8 ? Particle Operators (POPs) Chapter 9 ? Shader Operators (SHOPs) Chapter 10 ? VEX Operators Chapter 11 ? Digital Assets Chapter 12 ? Dynamic Operators (DOPs) Chapter 13 ? Render Outputs (ROPs) Chapter 14 ? And So It Ends?

SynopsisHoudini has long been a dominant tool used in the creation of some of the most awe-inspiring animation and cinematic effects ever made. It is preferred by numerous studios for their most demanding challenges. If you go to the theater and see something that blows your mind, it is a good bet that Houdini had a hand in it. Now you can conquer the amazing technology of Houdini with confidence. With this book, you will learn how to apply each of Houdini's breathtaking features to your projects as you take on modeling, character animation, particle effects animation, dynamic simulation animation, shading, digital asset creation, and rendering. The Magic of Houdini is full of exercises, tips, and illustrations to help you tackle each new skill. Get ready to experience the mystery, the majesty, the magic of Houdini, Houdini has long been a dominant tool used in the creation of some of the most awe-inspiring animation and cinematic effects ever made. It is preferred by numerous studios for their most demanding challenges. If you go to the theater and see something that blows your mind, it is a good bet that Houdini had a hand in it. Now you can conquer the amazing technology of Houdini with confidence. With this book, you will learn how to apply each of Houdini's breathtaking features to your projects as you take on modeling, character animation, particle effects animation, dynamic simulation animation, shading, digital asset creation, and rendering. The Magic of Houdini is full of exercises, tips, and illustrations to help you tackle each new skill. Get ready to experience the mystery, the majesty, the magic of Houdini!

LC Classification NumberTR897.7.C85 2006