INTRODUCTION
Whatever 3D software artists use, Photoshop remains a key tool throughout the production pipeline. The techniques presented in Photoshop for 3D Artists: Volume 1 are intended to show how 2D techniques can be seamlessly blended into the 3D production pipeline, resulting in a high quality image and a versatile and streamlined workflow. The book offers artists the chance to learn from a variety of top professionals, such as Andrzej Sykut, Fabio M. Ragonha and Zoltan Korcsok, who willingly share the tips and tricks that they have developed over years of working in the 3D industry.
The tutorials in Photoshop for 3D Artists: Volume 1 cover a variety of different subjects, from the initial concept stage through to post-production. Pre-viz and concepts are explored, showing the advantages of using Photoshop to plan and visualize projects. Combining library images in Photoshop to create custom textures is also featured, as well as how Photoshop can be used as an efficient alternative to lengthy render tests by focusing on compositing passes, adding particle effects, improving light and color adjustments. These post-production techniques are becoming increasingly popular within the industry as Photoshop becomes a more powerful and time-saving tool, enabling almost every 3D artist to enhance their final renders.
With the expertise of the individual contributors, the clearly written tutorials and work-in-progress images, Photoshop for 3D Artists: Volume 1 is a timeless resource for veteran and beginner artists alike.
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Softback 224 pages
Dimensions: 216mm x 279mm
Paper quality: Full colour premium paper pages
ISBN: 978-0-9551530-3-7
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CONTENT
Chapter 01 – Previsualization
- Spaceship Concepts
- Silhouettes
- Photoshop Concepts
- Creating Original Concepts
Chapter 02 – Texturing
- Base Layers and Color Correction
- Bump and Specular Maps
- Dirt and Grime
- Character Textures
Chapter 03 – Post-production
- Render Passes
- Retouching Final Renders
- Lighting and Special Effects
- Curves, Levels, Color Balance and Layer Styles
- Layer Masks and Adjustment Layers
- Creating Backgrounds
Chapter 04 – Effects for 3D
- Underwater
- Sparks and Glows
- Sci-Fi
- Fire, Heat Haze and Smoke
Chapter 05 – The Breakdown Gallery
Chapter 06 – 3D as a Painting Tool
- Introduction to Google SketchUp
- Alley Garage
- Futuristic Center
Chapter 07 – Complete Projects
- Fantasy Scene – Concept
- Fantasy Scene – Basic Modeling and Lighting
- Fantasy Scene – Creating Textures from Photographs
- Fantasy Scene – Adding the Sky and Scenery
- Fantasy Scene – Post-production
- Alchemist’s Chamber – Texturing and Lighting in Photoshop
REVIEWS
- Beautiful guide for 3d artists Review by Emilien
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This book has valuable tips on texturing and special effects for 3D characters and 3D environments. I recommend it! (Posted on 06/01/2013)Value - Fantastic book Review by Jan
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Fantastic book with many great advices and information for all artists. Next time, please make it a hardcover :) (Posted on 03/12/2012)Value - Well Worth Your Time and Effort Review by Rob
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Take the time to read through and practice what is in this volume and you will improve your abilities, whether you are a beginner or have done this sort of artwork for awhile. You'll learn Photoshop as well. If you don't learn something from this wonderfully written book, then you really aren't trying. (Posted on 12/07/2012)Value - Photoshop for 3D artists V.1 Review by stefano
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This book is simply the best one I've ever read about the interaction between Photoshop and 3d. Very clear!!Value
Thank you guys!!
3D Total rules!!! (Posted on 29/05/2012) - Excellent Book Review by Benjamin
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Great book that is very informative. TOP! (Posted on 15/05/2012)Value - Excellent asset for anyone Review by Alejandro
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Im an architect who is starting in 3d, and this book has been a great help for improving my final renderings, there are so many things that can take so long to do in 3d and this book just makes it all so easy. (Posted on 10/05/2012)Value - Nice book to have at hand. Review by bruno
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Providing you have a working knowledge of Photoshop, this book is a perfect one to help you spice-up your renders. From textures to post-production, every artist, beginners to advanced, will find useful tips inside. A must for a 3d artist's library. (Posted on 09/05/2012)Value - Great resources and techniques to have in your 3d workflow Review by S.Cea
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I bought this book out of curiosity on how to quickly improve final 3d image in general, and I found that the book pretty much covers most of the topics that I need to practice on 3d art as I don't generally do any digital paint, but want to learn to do quick concepts and quick rendering.Value
Each chapter is easy to follow along with clear explanation and image of the settings boxes, and also, there is a link to download tutorial resources which I think it is very useful, as you can perform your own photoshop experiments with what you learned from the book. They did a great job in selecting an example works for each tutorial, which I don't find it too easy or too hard to follow.
I especially like the chapter on previsualization, an interesting article on 2d and 3d techniques to help exploring design ideas. I learned quite a few things from these chapter, since I don't really draw that well, but with some skill in sculpting/modeling, I'm able to explore ideas in a totally different way and it is fun to do.
The book provides general idea on how powerful can photoshop enhance the quality of your 3d art at the final stage, and shows how easy it can be done in just a few steps. Each tutorial serve well as one of many methods to achieve one quality look, and the example of the art works are well selected and inspiring enough to encourage you to follow along and experiment with your own techniques.
If you are looking for a practical use of photoshop in your existing 3d work flow, this is the book that will give you an insight of how quickly you can improve the quality with great result, and finally, fun to follow and very inspirational to read.
(Posted on 04/01/2012) - Excellent guide for the budding 3d artist Review by Oskar Kolmodin aka Hulahuga
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The Photoshop for 3d Artists volume 1 is a great guide in near all aspects. It covers everything from previsualization to post-production. The different tutorials that guide the reader through each section are mostly geared towards the intermediate user but also help explain fundamentals for the beginner. It all contributes to laying a great foundation for the budding 3d artist as it walks you through the functionalities and thought processes of a multitude of aspects. Furthermore it also aids creating a deeper understanding for the workings of Photoshop, especially when it comes to the lightning process which Richard Tilbury explained greatly.Value
This is a great collection with near complete coverage of all aspects of Photoshop for the 3d artist. All in all, it can by far be ordained as an excellent guide for the budding 3d artist.
(Posted on 06/08/2011) - Wrong link; substantial parts are already released. Review by Roger
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It's a fantastic book: Congratulations. However one remark have to be made.Value
It should be mentioned that substantial parts of the book have been already released as 3D-total-e-books.
Otherwise: Gratulations. (Posted on 30/05/2011)
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