Description
Book SynopsisA comprehensive Photoshop guide exclusively for 3D artists covering key stages in the pipeline, including previz, texturing and post-production.
Trade Review"3DTotal’s latest book provides an attractive, in-depth guide to skills that will prove essential to any 3D artist, says Fernando Caire" -- CG Channel "Photoshop for 3D Artists: Volume 1 presents a variety of insightful approaches to accentuating details and realism in digital creations. The techniques involved offer a guide to understanding how 2D and 3D elements can be fused together to create beautiful imagery and a higher quality of work." -- Julianna Kolakis "This is a fantastic book for every digital artist, which shows how easy and productive it is to blend 2D and 3D graphics." -- Marek Denko "Since I started working in CG I’ve been looking for a book that teaches everything a 3D artist needs to know about Photoshop and drawing techniques, and this book does that perfectly and even more. I’m learning new things from every chapter. This is a must-have for every professional or student who wants to be a 3D artist." -- Rafael Grassetti "Photoshop for 3D Artists: Volume 1 includes great examples by amazing artists that show us how to create our own concepts, improve our photo or painted textures, edit our renders by using layers and add effects to our image to create spectacular results. The opportunity to improve your image in Photoshop is infinite, and this book is the perfect guide to help you do it.” -- Rebeca Puebla
"3DTotal’s latest book provides an attractive, in-depth guide to skills that will prove essential to any 3D artist, says Fernando Caire" -- CG Channel "Photoshop for 3D Artists: Volume 1 presents a variety of insightful approaches to accentuating details and realism in digital creations. The techniques involved offer a guide to understanding how 2D and 3D elements can be fused together to create beautiful imagery and a higher quality of work." -- Julianna Kolakis "This is a fantastic book for every digital artist, which shows how easy and productive it is to blend 2D and 3D graphics." -- Marek Denko "Since I started working in CG I’ve been looking for a book that teaches everything a 3D artist needs to know about Photoshop and drawing techniques, and this book does that perfectly and even more. I’m learning new things from every chapter. This is a must-have for every professional or student who wants to be a 3D artist." -- Rafael Grassetti "Photoshop for 3D Artists: Volume 1 includes great examples by amazing artists that show us how to create our own concepts, improve our photo or painted textures, edit our renders by using layers and add effects to our image to create spectacular results. The opportunity to improve your image in Photoshop is infinite, and this book is the perfect guide to help you do it.” -- Rebeca Puebla
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One: Previsualization - Spaceship Concepts - Silhouettes - Photoshop Concepts - Creating Original Concepts Chapter Two: Texturing - Base Layers and Color Correction - Bump and Specular Maps - Dirt and Grime - Character Textures Chapter Three: Post-production - Render Passes - Retouching Final Renders - Lighting and Special Effects - Curves, Levels, Color Balance and Layer Styles - Creating Backgrounds Chapter Four: Effects for 3D - Underwater - Sparks and Glows - Sci-Fi - Fire, Heat Haze and Smoke Chapter Five: The Breakdown Gallery Chapter Six: 3D as a Painting Tool - Introduction to Google SketchUp - Alley Garage - Futuristic Center Chapter Seven: Complete Projects - Fantasy Scene - Concept - Fantasy Scene - Basica Modeling and Lighting - Fantasy Scene - Creating Textures from Photographs - Fantasy Scene - Adding the Sky and Scenery - Fantasy Scene - Post-production - Alchemist's Chamber - Texturing and Lighting in Photoshop
