TY - BOOK AU - Byrne,Bill ED - ScienceDirect (Online service) TI - 3D motion graphics for 2D artists: conquering the 3rd dimension SN - 0240815335 (electronic bk.) PY - 2012/// CY - Waltham, MA PB - Focal Press KW - Three-dimensional imaging KW - Computer animation KW - Computer graphics KW - Electronic books KW - local N1 - 1. Introduction 2. Creating the Illusion of Depth 3. Software Tools 4. Photoshop CS5 3D 5. Illustrator 6. After Effects and 3D 7. Beginning 3D For Real (Introduction to Cinema 4D and 3Ds Max) 8. Animation In 3D 9. Materials and Lighting 10. Motion Typography From 2D to 3D 11. MoGraph tools in Cinema 4D 12. Building the Scene: Layers of a 3D Scene 13. 3D Compositing- A Return to 2D; Electronic reproduction; Amsterdam; Elsevier Science & Technology; 2011; Mode of access: World Wide Web; System requirements: Web browser; Title from title screen (viewed on Nov. 29, 2011); Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions N2 - Add 3D to your mograph skillset! For the experienced 2D artist, this lavishly illustrated, 4 color book presents the essentials to building and compositing 3D elements into your 2D world of film and broadcast. Concepts and techniques are presented in concise, step-by-step tutorials, hundreds of which are featured throughout. Featured applications include Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Cinema 4D. Lessons include exploring the expanded 3D functionality of the Adobe Creative Suite applications (After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator) through a series of practical tutorials. More advanced lessons then follow, with tutorials and insight provided in specifically geared lessons for 2D artists working in Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, and ZBrush. 4-color presentation is further enhanced by various sidebars, tips, and "gotchas" to watch for through-out the book. The DVD contains hours of project files with which you can work along the tutorials in the book. * Full of step-by-step tutorials that will greatly enhance your novice 3D skills in a matter of minutes * 4-color illustrations and artist profiles provide you with artistic and practical inspiration * The companion DVD includes project files for you to work with yourself, as well as video instruction, providing visual instruction for techniques presented in the book UR - https://www-sciencedirect-com.ezproxy.lit.ie/science/book/9780240815336 ER -