Practical Poser 7

Description

Do you want to take your Poser skills beyond the basics and put the new features of Poser 7 into practice right away? If so, you've come to the right place. Practical Poser 7 is an updated edition of this best-selling reference for intermediate to advanced Poser users. It teaches the tasks you want and need to know to get the most out of Poser 7 for achieving professional, commercial-quality work. This edition covers new Poser features, including new animation functionality, morphing tools, and more. Learn texturing and material techniques from a master texture artist, and explore the work of Poser pros in the beautiful color section!

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: Using and Maintaining Poser Content

Chapter 2: Using Cameras

Chapter 3: Mastering Lights and Shadows

Chapter 4: Creating Materials

Chapter 5: Creating Custom Faces

Chapter 6: Working with Poser Hair

Chapter 7: Working with Poser Clothing

Chapter 8: Creating Custom Morphs

Chapter 9: UV Mapping

Chapter 10: Groups and Materials for Models

Chapter 11: Creating Your Own Image-Based Textures

Chapter 12: From Modeler to Poser Library

Chapter 13: Basics of Joint Parameters

Chapter 14: Animation Overview

Chapter 15: Animation in Poser

Chapter 16: New Animation Features

Chapter 17: Rendering

Chapter 18: Post Work and Other Things to Consider

Appendix A: About the CD-ROM

Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions

On the CD

    * Koji 1 and Dino Pack 1 from e frontier

    * DAZ Productions versions of several Poser figures (Win/Mac)

    * KISS Figure from Phil Cooke

    * Clothing, textures, and photographs from Aset Arts, Fredrik, and Linda White

    * UV Mapper Professional demo

    * Images from the book in color

    * Introductory textual material for Poser beginners
    * All files for the tutorials, including necessary Poser content, textures, and images