Product Description

Explore one of the most exciting 3D tools on the market, modo, with Real-World modo - the  Luxology approved, concept and principle- driven guide.  Learn to apply the revolutionary, artist-friendly modo toolset with its powerful 3D rendering engine to your project workflows.  In a clear, motivating, and entertaining style, Luxology insider, Wes McDermott, provides captivating 3D imagery, real world observations, and valuable tips and tricks all in one place - an invaluable resource for any digital artist.

Explore 3D techniques and principles with chapters on modelling, UV mapping, texturing, animation, lighting and rendering. Learn to leverage the technical elements of the modo rendering engine including Antialaising, Shading Rate and Irradiance Caching from an artist's perspective.  Integrate modo with other 3D applications such as Maya and Mudbox and learn to properly setup a linear rendering workflow within modo.  For practical, hands-on techniques, you can visit www.wesmcdermott.com for video walk-throughs that further enhance the coverage in the book.

* Learn to identify and exploit the power of  modo,  while maximizing the benefits and expanding your expertise.

* Benefit from practical applications, Real World modo includes captivating imagery, pertinent industry information, real world observations, and valuable tips & tricks.

* Written from an artist's perspective: key principles and techniques are explained with creativity as well as precision, not like a software instruction manual.

* Visit www.wesmcdermott.com for downloadable video walkthroughs for each chapter, demonstrating key techniques and enhancing the topics covered in the book.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26874 in Books
• Published on: 2009-10-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 347 pages

About the Author
By Wes McDermott, Wes has been a professional 3D artist for 10 years, working in video production and print design. For the past six years, Wes has been the Multi-Media Developer for UPS Airlines at the Flight Training Center. He creates various 3D elements for video and interactive online training. Published in HDRI 3D magazine and a featured artist at Luxology.com, Wes has participated in beta tests for both Luxology and Autodesk, leading 3D software companies.

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Customer Reviews

Reading this book is fun!
I was really wanted a Modo book and im sure i did the best choice.
This book is NOT boring or anything that most 3D application books are.
It's really fun to read and i enjoy the way Wes is writing.

I fully recommend this book to anyone uses modo and wants to go one step further.

I didn't liked the idea of having some pages that he works with maya but you can just skip those. That is, because im not a maya user and i would like more modo than having maya, but still, this is nice just to see how some stuff are done and follow with your own favorite 3d tool

good job Wes, really.