High resolution 3D vehicle illustration : 3D rendering and compositing /

Starting with a photographic backplate and 3D model, Brendan McCaffrey presents an in-depth look at an automotive illustration project step-by-step from wire- frame to finished product, using Maya, Mental Ray and Photoshop. In phase one, Brendan covers the initial brief, 3D setup and rendering. He t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	McCaffrey, Brendan
Corporate Author:	Gnomon Workshop (Firm)
Format:	Software eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Hollywood, CA : Gnomon Workshop, [2008]
Subjects:	Computer drawing > Special effects. Automobiles in art. Maya (Computer file) Mental ray (Computer file) Adobe Photoshop. Three-dimensional display systems. Instructional films. Nonfiction films.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Initial setup and camera matching
Model and texture preparation
Main lighting setup
Main shader setup
Rendering and output
Initial import and setup
Blending and color layering
Final color layering
Special effects
Final image treatment and output.