Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games
by Tracy Fullerton


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Master the craft of game design so you can create that elusive combination of challenge, competition, and interaction that players seek. This design workshop begins with an examination of the fundamental elements of game design; then puts you to work in... (read more)

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An Essential Introduction to Maya Character Rigging with DVD
by Cheryl Cabrera


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Discover the concepts and techniques required to rig engaging CG character models with Maya in this unique book and DVD package. The stunning color images show just what you can achieve, and the detailed step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to achieve... (read more)

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Flash XML Applications: Use AS2 and AS3 to Create Photo Galleries, Menus, and Databases with CDROM
by Joachim, Ph.d. Schnier


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Add seamless, interactive, user-controlled delivery to your Flash applications. This book builds upon your understanding of basic ActionScript (AS) syntax with the foundational skills that you need to use XML in Flash applications and AS2 or AS3 to... (read more)

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Paint Shop Pro X for Photographers
by Ken Mcmahon


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An ideal introduction for anyone working with digital images and web graphics, this beautifully illustrated guide to Corel’s Paint Shop Pro X provides coverage of all the tools and features you need to edit and enhance digital photographs. Achieve... (read more)

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0: A Visual Introduction to Digital Imaging
by Philip Andrews


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If you are just starting to work with digital images and want to gain great results fast, this complete and easy-to follow guide is the one for you. Completely revised and updated for Photoshop Elements 4.0, Philip Andrews? clear introduction is packed... (read more)

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Virtual Vixens: 3D Character Modeling and Scene Placement
by Arndt Von Koenigsmarck


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Hot, hotter, hottest. See how todays leading modeling artists create 3D characters that sizzle and get the techniques youll need to create your own virtual vixens. Steven Stahlberg, Liam Kemp, Marco Patrito, and Sze Jones from Blur Studio are just a few... (read more)

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Digital Rights Management: Protecting and Monetizing Content
by Joan Van Tassel


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Digital rights management (DRM) is a type of server software developed to enable secure distribution - and perhaps more importantly, to disable illegal distribution - of paid content over the Web. DRM technologies are being developed as a means of... (read more)

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Developing and Maintaining a Design-Tech Portfolio: A Guide for Theatre, Film & TV
by Rafael Jaen


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This book is a practical guide to aid in the process of creating, developing and presenting successful Theatre/TV/Film design/technology portfolios in the fields of scenery, costumes, lighting and sound. The book will consist of four sections or chapters.... (read more)

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Digital Photographic Capture
by Glen Rand


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The major function of photography is to capture a picture from what is in front of you. Whether a picture of the family pet or advertising spread, the acquisition of the scene is the first step in the digital image process. Digital Photographic Capture... (read more)

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Game Character Modeling and Animation with 3ds Max with DVD
by Yancey Clinton


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This book takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a playable 3D character using 3DS Max. Offering a complete overview of the 3D real-time character asset creation pipeline. Yancey Clinton will take you through the five major subjects used... (read more)

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Character Modeling with Maya and Zbrush: Professional Polygonal Modeling Techniques
by Jason Patnode


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Maya is the most powerful and popular 3D graphics software in the film industry and is being increasingly adopted by games developers. Modeling believable human and non-human characters with this package is an absolutely vital skill for 3D artists in... (read more)

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Rendering with Mental Ray & 3ds Max
by Joep Van Der Steen


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Realize your vision with stunning renders of your 3ds Max projects that can only be achieved with a powerful engine like mental ray. Beginning with a concise review of the essential concepts, you proceed to step-by-step tutorials that teach you how to... (read more)

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Dream Worlds: Production Design for Animation
by Hans P. Bacher


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Acknowledged as one of the greats of production design for animation, Bacher has been given unparalleled access to Disney's archives to uncover eye-popping examples of both his own work and that of his colleagues. Beautiful and insightful, this guide... (read more)

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Adobe Photoshop Sc2 A-Z: Tools and Features Illustrated Ready Reference
by Philip Andrews


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Learn quickly and efficiently with this superb easy-to-navigate compilation of all the menus, tools and features offered in the latest version of Adobe Photoshop, CS2. Philip Andrews shares with you his extensive knowledge and experience of Photoshop in... (read more)

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Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production: A Practical Guide to Logic, Digital Performer, Cubase and Pro Tools
by Andrea Pejrolo


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An inspirational guide for all levels of expertise, Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production shows you how to get the most out of the four leading audio sequencers. Using real-life examples, Andrea Pejrolo demonstrates a wide range of... (read more)

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Photoshop Effects for Portrait Photographers
by Christopher Grey


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A manual for portrait photographers introduces a range of useful techniques designed to enhance images by using the creative applications available in Photoshop, explaining step by step how to replicate the techniques used in a darkroom with the image... (read more)

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Expanding a Digital Content Management System: For the Growing Digital Media Enterprise
by Magan Arthur


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Building large integrated content management systems is a daunting task and there is little guidance for the implementation process for the mid-level manager. There are thousands of home grown or old standalone systems in need of upgrading and expanding... (read more)

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Painter IX for Photographers: Creating Painterly Images Step by Step
by Martin Addison


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' Get up to speed fast with Corels Painter and learn how to create imaginative artwork from your own photographs ' Highly illustrated throughout with beautiful color images and a CD packed full of photographs to help you practise your new skills... (read more)

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