John Kundert-Gibbs's Books

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Acting Lessons for CG Animators

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Kristin Kundert-Gibbs

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Acting Lessons for CG Animators

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Kristin Kundert-Gibbs

In order to bring a character to life, it is beneficial for animators to have a solid understanding of acting principles, and this book examines the important skills behind the artistry of creating animated characters. With a particular emphasis on a character’s motions and movement, this unique resource covers the basic elements of acting for CG animation and then progresses to more advanced topics such as internal intent and motivation. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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628

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John Wiley & Sons

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ISBN 10

0470596058

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9780470596050

Maya 5 Savvy

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Peter Lee,Dariush Derakhshani,Eric Kunzendorf

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Maya 5 Savvy

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Peter Lee,Dariush Derakhshani,Eric Kunzendorf

Savvy—n. Practical know-how. Maya, the premier high-end 3D application, is so powerful that no one masters it without help. Maya 5 Savvy—a thorough update to Maya 4.5 Savvy—is written for the Maya user looking to boost their skills to the next level. Running throughout this book is a completely new, cohesive, expertly organized animation project that teaches specific Maya skills and, at the same time, gives you valuable hands-on exposure to the entire animation production process. Staged support files mean that you can begin and end work on this project anywhere you like—which in turn means you can read this book cover to cover or use it as a reference, dipping in wherever you need information on or practice with specific modeling, animation, and rendering techniques. Everywhere you turn,you'll find expert advice on the latest Maya features, time-saving shortcuts, and advanced capabilities. Coverage includes: Core Maya: interface briefing, plus planning, writing, and storyboarding your animation. Modeling: NURBS, polygons and subdivision surfaces, character modeling. Animation: paths and bones, deformers, binding, Trax, rigid body dynamics, MEL scripting, particle animation, expression-driven animation. Output: rendering architecture, rendering, shading and texturing, lighting, special light effects. Advanced Tools and Techniques: Paint Effects, ramps and volumes, soft body dynamics, Fluid Effects, Fur, Cloth. Note:CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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973

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John Wiley & Sons

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ISBN 10

0782151191

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9780782151190

Mastering Maya 8.5

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Mick Larkins,Dariush Derakhshani,Eric Kunzendorf

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Mastering Maya 8.5

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Mick Larkins,Dariush Derakhshani,Eric Kunzendorf

Take your Maya skills to new levels with the sophisticated coverage in this authoritative Autodesk Maya Press reference and tutorial. From key basics through advanced techniques, a team of Maya experts provides you with the very latest professional-level instruction on Maya Complete and Maya Unlimited through tutorials and hands-on practice. Whether a novice or an advanced user of Maya, you’ll find everything from key basics through advanced techniques. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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882

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John Wiley & Sons

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ISBN 10

0470170980

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9780470170984

Maya® Secrets of the ProsTM

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Dariush Derakhshani

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Maya® Secrets of the ProsTM

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Dariush Derakhshani

Featuring completely original material from a new team of Maya know-it-alls, this second edition of an award-winning book is sure to inform and inspire even the most seasoned Maya user. In this distinctive Maya Press title, a cadre of professionals led by two acclaimed Maya pros, reveal the precious secrets they’ve learned using Maya on high-profile CG projects such as The Matrix, Shrek 2, and X-Men. In nine unique and compelling chapters, you’ll get detailed and sophisticated instruction on how to: Enhance fluidity and realism by generating complex motion with Maya Cloth Apply non-photorealistic rendering styles that mimic the look of comic books and impressionist paintings Emulate real-world camera motion, from dolly-and-pan movement to varying levels of camera shake Produce natural lighting effects using global illumination and image based lighting Ensure smooth and accurate transfer of character data from modeling to rigging to animation to lighting Control IK chains, deformers, and surfaces with Maya Hair's dynamic curves Use dynamics effectively to create flexible objects and add secondary effects to enhance your animation Use Maya’s built-in noise function to produce powerful effects similar to those used in “The Matrix” trilogy Create a human face from a conceptual sketch using subdivision surfaces

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302

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0782150616

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9780782150612

No-thing is Left to Tell

Zen/Chaos Theory in the Dramatic Art of Samuel Beckett

By: John L. Kundert-Gibbs

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Zen/Chaos Theory in the Dramatic Art of Samuel Beckett

By: John L. Kundert-Gibbs

This study uses Zen Buddhism and Chaos theory as binocular lenses to examine the existential difficulties in Samuel Beckett's plays in terms that circumvent traditional Western schools of thought. The book first outlines the salient points of Zen Buddhism and Chaos theory, examining the interplay of ideas between the two disciplines. The balance of the book uses Zen and Chaos theory to reveal new patterns and layers of meaning (or non meaning) in several of Beckett's most significant plays.

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