Rendering for Beginners: Image synthesis using RenderMan

by Saty Raghavachary

Ideal if you are an animator or artist who wants a complete, non-technical introduction to the RenderMan renderer, rendering and the 3D graphics pipeline in general. With this book you will be able to use RenderMan to create great imagery!Full of clear explanations and plenty of samples on the associated website for you to play with, this color guide will quickly get you up to speed with this powerful, professional program.Whether you are an animator, artist or 2D illustrator looking to move to 3D you will be amazed by what can be achieved with RenderMan, whatever your mathematics training.* Harness the power of Pixar's RenderMan with this introductory guide for the artist - you don't need a maths degree!* Coverage is relevant for all versions of the package, including v11 and also explains general, key rendering concepts too* Fully illustrated in color with numerous examples to inspire you to make the most of your skills

750 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 27, 2004