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Google SketchUp for Game Design: Beginner’s Guide

mrblue — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:51:22 +0000

Creating video game environments similar to the best 3D games on the market is now within the capability of hobbyists for the first time, with the free availability of game development software such as Unity 3D, and the ease with which groups of enthusiasts can get together to pool

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iClone 4.31 3D Animation Beginner’s Guide

mrblue — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:47:36 +0000

Reallusion’s iClone is an animated movie making application that allows hobbyists, machinimators, home-based animators, and professionals to visualize their story or an idea by seeing it in action. Years ago, creating animations and single images would require a team of trained artists to accomplish. Now, iClone real time rending

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AutoCAD 2012 For Dummies

mrblue — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:47:32 +0000

AutoCAD is the leading software used to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. Used by engineers, architects, and drafting professionals, it can be complex and is a perfect subject for the tried-and-true For Dummies format. Full-color illustrations make the instructions even easier to follow, because examples in the book

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Making Things See: 3D vision with Kinect, Processing, and Arduino

mrblue — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:25:40 +0000

Welcome to the Vision Revolution. With Microsoft’s Kinect leading the way, you can now use 3D computer vision technology to build digital 3D models of people and objects that you can manipulate with gestures and spoken commands. This hands-on guide provides all the technical and conceptual information

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Unity 3.x Game Development by Example Beginner’s Guide

mrblue — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:29:06 +0000

The book takes a clear, step-by-step approach to building small, simple game projects. It focuses on short, attainable goals so that the reader can finish something, instead of trying to create a complex RPG or open-world game that never sees the light of day. This book encourages readers

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Unreal Development Kit 3 Beginner’s Guide

mrblue — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:54:56 +0000

This beginner’s guide focuses on getting you quickly through all the major learning points in a smooth, logical order. You’ll also learn how to avoid some common pitfalls. Aspiring game developers who want to learn how to create their own levels, maps, game worlds and environments. You don’t

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Unity 3 Game Development Hotshot

mrblue — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:37:31 +0000

Using a project based approach you will learn the coolest aspects of Unity3D game development. Each project contains step- by-step explanations, diagrams, screenshots, and downloadable materials. This book is for users who already have some basic knowledge of how to use the Unity3D game engine and intermediate users

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3D Game Development with Microsoft Silverlight 3: Beginner’s Guide

mrblue — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:32:20 +0000

This book takes a step-by-step approach to building a complete interactive 3D game using Silverlight and enhancing it through its related technologies. The book focuses on practical examples and has a friendly approach, with the opportunity to learn by experiment and play. It uses illustrations, screenshots, and interactive experiences

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An Introduction to 3D Computer Vision Techniques and Algorithms

mrblue — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:40:31 +0000

Computer vision encompasses the construction of integrated vision systems and the application of vision to problems of real-world importance. The process of creating 3D models is still rather difficult, requiring mechanical measurement of the camera positions or manual alignment of partial 3D views of a scene. However using

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Blender For Dummies

mrblue — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:05:20 +0000

So you’ve heard about Blender, the free 3D animation software. You really want to know more about the features of Blender, where to get it, and how to use it. You’re in luck. It’s all in Blender For Dummies, including Blender software on the bonus DVD.