Producing a computer generated explosive effect /

This thesis provides a process for a computer generated (CG) effects animator wishing to produce computer generated explosive effects using Alias|Wavefront Power Animator and Composer software. A study of the physical phenomena of real explosions is conducted in order to produce a convincing explosi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mao, Wei
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1999.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
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Summary:This thesis provides a process for a computer generated (CG) effects animator wishing to produce computer generated explosive effects using Alias|Wavefront Power Animator and Composer software. A study of the physical phenomena of real explosions is conducted in order to produce a convincing explosive effect with a computer. A description of the current state of the art provides current achievements by industry and individual artists. A tutorial focusing on modeling, lighting, and setting up animation controls for explosive effects provides step by step instruction for producing an explosive effect in Alias|Wavefront Power Animator and Composer. The tutorial also explains how real explosions influence the animating process of CG explosive effects, and provides key tips for generating realistic CG explosive effects.
Item Description:"Major subject: Visualization Sciences".
Includes cassette in pocket.
Vita.
Physical Description:vii, 67 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. = + 1 video cassette.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65).