LightWave 3D 8 Cartoon Character Creation, Volume 2: Rigging & Animation (Wordware Game and Graphics Library)

by Wordware Publishing, Inc.

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Label:Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Pages:417
Binding:Paperback
Publication Date:2004-09-25
Published By:Wordware Publishing, Inc.
ASIN:1556222548
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The second of two volumes explaining proven methods of creating 3D cartoon characters for animation.

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The Best Lightwave Resource on Rigging, Bar None - Reviewed on 2008-04-13
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This is far and away the best book available on Lightwave rigging. Gorden is the only author to thoroughly address the relationship between weight maps, bones and the polygonal structure of the model and how they must be combined to create a working 3D character. I consider this book absolutely essential for anyone looking to do any kind of character animation in Lightwave.
You have got to get this book... - Reviewed on 2007-11-02
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I'm a Lightwave user for about 3 years now, I did a lot of 3D stuff but never any boned character animation. Just had trouble getting trough the process of rigging ( like every other beginning 3D artist ).

I bought the Volume 1 and 2 en really took the time of reading it word by word. Underlining the most important things so i'll be able to use these books as a quick reference guide. Sometimes I just forget things and then I like to quickly return to my books for help ;-)

I know that a lot of you prefer some training DVD's above reading because it takes some time to get trough these books... But believe me, they are worth it. They get you trough the basics and then take you up to the next level. The CD that comes with this book also helps a great deal. You can go and analyse the settings of the examples.

I recommend this book to anyone who's thinking about character animation, even if you haven't got any knowledge of rigging. You have got to get this book...
Fantastic resource! - Reviewed on 2005-09-27
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This book has proved invaluable resource for dealing with Ligthwave's rigging. Filled with great tips and examples, this book shows you clearly how to build efficient rigs.
Hands Down...The Character Rigging Book - Reviewed on 2005-09-14
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Until I read this book Rigging was always a challenge and something I avoided. This book clearly explains not only the buttons to click but the basic concepts needed for anyone that wants to rig. Then when you have mastered the basics he walks you thru complex, power, but easy to setup rigging setups.

As an Instructor I recommend this book not only to my students but also to high end studios. Jonny has written the "Rigging Bible" in my honest opinion.

I hope we see more from this talented artist!
Excellent - Reviewed on 2005-08-07
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This is an excellent book for detailed instruction on using Lightwave for character rigging and texturing.
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