3D Game Animation For Dummies

*For readers intrigued by 3D video games as a hobby or a potential career, this book offers an introduction to the world of 3D game animation and provides step-by-step instructions on creating storyboards, scenery, characters, and even software *Cover topics such as working with 3D coordinates, keyframing, NURBS modeling, lighting, rigging, skinning, particle effects, and more *The CD-ROM includes tutorial files, 3D models, and Maya Personal Learning Edition (PLE) software, which allows readers to model, animate, and render their 3D masterpieces *Video game sales exceeded the movie industry’s box office draw last year by $1 billion