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CG 101: A Computer Graphics Industry Reference

by Terrence Masson

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CG101 is the first comprehensive resource guide written in plain language for all levels of computer graphics users. It is also the first and only detailed behind-the-scenes history about the people and companies that have formed today's industry. Hundreds of contributors and in-depth interviews give a never-before-seen look into the earliest years of CG right up to present day. In addition to the historical perspective, CG 101 includes detailed tips and tricks, demo reel guidelines and CG job descriptions to help those looking to get into the business. The hundreds of software tool descriptions all have extensive contact information, including Web addresses and phone numbers for easy reference.
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Table of Contents

 1. Color and Light.

 2. Painting and Graphic Design.

 3. Modeling.

 4. Animation.

 5. Rendering.

 6. Compositing.

 7. Input and Output.

 8. Historically Significant Companies.

 9. Programming and Mathematics.

10. Basic and Miscellaneous Terms.

11. Computer Graphics Time Line.

Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions about CG.

Appendix B: Computer Graphics Job Descriptions.

Appendix C: Previsualization.

Appendix D: Scanimate.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780735700468
Subtitle:
A Computer Graphics Industry Reference
Other:
Masson, Terrence
Author:
Masson, Terrence
Publisher:
New Riders Publishing
Location:
Indianapolis, Ind. :
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Computer Graphics - General
Subject:
Computer graphics
Subject:
Reference - General
Subject:
Computer Industry
Copyright:
1999
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
3D Graphics Other
Series Volume:
209
Publication Date:
August 1999
Binding:
Paper Textbook
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
500
Dimensions:
8.02x5.93x.97 in. 1.51 lbs.
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