Character Animation with LightWave [6]

LightWave 3D X Character Animation f/x and Design features:

• Presents the latest techniques for readers to build high-quality characters, with special focus on facial animation and walking.
  
• Steps you through how to create your own character animation demo reel.
  
• Discusses how to break into the character animation field, including how to get an interview with one of many animation studios.
  
• Provides insider information for getting the most out of LightWave for professional-level character building.
  
• Discusses the latest LightWave features for use in TV, film, game, and Web sites.
  
• Includes tip, tricks, and insider information on LightWave, which was used to create effects for Men in Black, Titanic, and The Fifth Element.
  
• From the author of the bestselling Character Animation In Depth.
  
• Focuses on intermediate to advanced level readers, unlike competitors beginner-level guides.
  
• Includes a 32-page Color Studio thatshowcases the created chracters in full color.
  
• Provides insight into mastering character animation, including how to make demo reels for a portfolio.
  
• Popular plug-ins, including 3rd party, for LightWave.
  
• All the files needed to create compelling models and 3D characters.
  
• Example scripts, storyboards, exposure sheets, and digitized soundtracks.
  
• Other samples from vendors and artists to show readers how the professionals make characters come to life.

Part I: Pre-Production

Chapter 1: Project Management: How Many Hats Can You Wear? ..... 3

Chapter 2: Story and Script ..... 11

Chapter 3: Storyboards ..... 27

Chapter 4: Sound and Timing ..... 47

Part II: Modeling

Chapter 5: Character Design ..... 87

Chapter 6: Modeling Tools ..... 131

Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools ..... 157

Part III: Texturing

Chapter 8: Surface Basics ..... 201

Chapter 9: Making and Applying Maps ..... 217

Chapter 10: Advanced Material Tools ..... 259

Part IV: Setup

Chapter 11: Essential Setups ..... 289

Chapter 12: Advanced Setups with Constraints ..... 331

Chapter 13: Power Tool Setups ..... 369

Part V: Animating

Chapter 14: Essential Character Animation ..... 397

Chapter 15: Advanced Animation Using Constraints ..... 475

Chapter 16: Power Tool Animation ..... 537

Part V: Post-Animation Production

Chapter 17: Lighting and Rendering ..... 557

Chapter 18: Compositing Effects ..... 587

Chapter 19: Title Design and Finishing Touches ..... 621

Chapter 20: Final Output ..... 643

Chapter 21: Starting Out ..... 677