Practical Poser 7 teaches Poser artists the tasks they want and need to learn in order to get up to get the most out of Poser 7 for achieving professional, commercial-quality work. The book teaches how to create Poser scenes, how to add realism to Poser characters, and how to make Poser clothing. In this new edition, the many new features, particularly in the animation and rendering areas, will be covered in detail. Practical, real-world tasks ...
Practical Poser 7 teaches Poser artists the tasks they want and need to learn in order to get up to get the most out of Poser 7 for achieving professional, commercial-quality work. The book teaches how to create Poser scenes, how to add realism to Poser characters, and how to make Poser clothing. In this new edition, the many new features, particularly in the animation and rendering areas, will be covered in detail. Practical, real-world tasks are used throughout the book to teach users how to maximize Poser.
The new edition of Practical Poser 7 provides intermediate to advanced users with hands-on tutorials that take them well beyond the basics with the major tools in the program. In addition, some of the more introductory material from the first edition will be moved as PDF files onto the companion CD, so that advanced beginners can also benefit from the book.
Features
Provides a much-needed, project-based resource for intermediate users wanting to go beyond the basics
Teaches users how to really get inside Poser and make it work for commercial-quality projects
Explores the major new enhancements through detailed projects
Includes in-depth coverage of the new animation capabilities and teaches users how to put these features to use effectively
Denise Tyler has been an avid Poser user since version one and is the author of several books relating to computer graphics and Web development. She has been involved with 3D art and texturing since 1992, and creates Poser content for DAZ and Runtime DNA.
Chapter 1: Using and Maintaining Poser Content
Chapter 2: Using Cameras
Chapter 3: Mastering Lights and Shadows
Chapter 4: Creating Materials
Chapter 5: Creating Custom Faces
Chapter 6: Working with Poser Hair
Chapter 7: Working with Poser Clothing
Chapter 8: Creating Custom Morphs
Chapter 9: UV Mapping
Chapter 10: Groups and Materials for Models
Chapter 11: Creating Your Own Image-Based Textures
Chapter 12: From Modeler to Poser Library
Chapter 13: Basics of Joint Parameters
Chapter 14: Animation Overview
Chapter 15: Animation in Poser
Chapter 16: New Animation Features
Chapter 17: Rendering
Chapter 18: Post Work and Other Things to Consider
Appendix A: About the CD-ROM
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions
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