Vue 7: Beyond The Basics Book/DVD Package

Description

Welcome to Vue 7: Beyond the Basics, your in-depth guide to getting the most out of
this powerful program. Written for the professional 3D artist and animator, this book
will show you how to use all the new and updated features of any version of Vue 7 or
Vue 7.5 to take your art into new creative realms. Organized as a series of tutorials and
projects, this book contains the tips and tricks you need to expand your knowledge
of Vue, teaching you how to create everything from photorealistic images to those that
look like they were drawn for a comic book. Each chapter builds upon the previous
one as you work your way through each feature, from the simpler to the more advanced,
with screen captures to show you the result of the techniques taught. You'll find coverage
of land development, from texturing a volcano to creating a realistic underwater
environment; architecture and city-planning techniques, including how to build a more
organized city or a more beautiful neighborhood; illustration and design methods for
cartoon-like effects: adding animated figures from other programs to Vue; and much
more. Get ready to master the amazing capabilities of Vue!

CONTENTS:

Part I: This Land is Your Land
Chapter 1: Land Development
Chapter 2: Hitting the Ground Running
Chapter 3: Highs, Lows, and Points in Between
Chapter 4: The Grand Vista
Chapter 5: Going to Great Depths

Part II: Architecture and City Planning
Chapter 6: Building Better Cities and Towns
Chapter 7: Beautifying the Neighborhood One Plant at a Time
Chapter 8: The Growth Industry
Chatper 9: Other Outdoor Activities
Chapter 10: The Great Outdoors

Part III: Illustration and Design
Chapter 11: Creating Toon Material for Comics and Illustrations
Chapter 12: Playing Well with Others
Chapter 13: A Smattering of Techniques

Part IV: Advanced Resources
Chapter 14: xStream Creations
Chapter 15: Functional Behavior

Appendix A