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The Complete Guide to DAZ Studio 4

By : Paolo Ciccone
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The Complete Guide to DAZ Studio 4

By: Paolo Ciccone

Overview of this book

„While 3D technology can be intimidating, DAZ Studio provides a perfect entry point for anybody interested in it. DAZ Studio is designed to empower the readers with tools to manipulate "ready to use" models and figures. With DAZ Studio, you can use thousands of pre-made 3D models and create fantastic scenes without any hassle. Embark on a journey through the amazing world of 3Ddesigning and create great 3D art with DAZ Studio. This book will show you the way!The Complete Guide to DAZ Studio 4 shows you how to effectively use DAZ Studio 4 from start to finish. This guide takes you on a fun journey into the world of 3D art with DAZ Studio. Using everyday situations and practical examples, this book leads you from understanding the basics of 3D to the exploration of all the relevant topics, including posing, lighting, rendering, and content installation. You will follow step-by-step examples that will show you how to create great 3D art with fun and ease.With a free download code for Dawn: the brand new and hugely anticipated 3D figure by Hivewire3D and two free environments by renowned 3D artist Jack Tomalin, this book is a must-read for all aspiring 3D artists.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
The Complete Guide to DAZ Studio 4
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

About the Reviewers

Joshua S. Nye is currently going into the second year of the Studio Art program at the University of Vermont, transferring there following studying Psychology for three semesters at Daniel Webster college. In his coursework, he diligently applies his computer and creative skills he's practiced for his entire life. Ranging from 3D modeling to graphic design and even some dabbling in computer programing, he enjoys the wide skill set he has developed. However, Joshua still finds projects that are purely abstractionist, not very interesting.

Using DAZ Studio for anatomical and still life references, Joshua is currently working on a graphic novel that he plans to publish as well as merchandise.

He spends a fair portion of his time in the northern wilderness of Vermont and when not on his computer (which is more common than one would think), he can be found enjoying fresh air.

Atausch Paolini is a 3D artist, game developer, and game programmer in the world of 3D graphics. As a recognized 3D artist, he has worked on several games in the gaming industry. In his five years as a 3D artist, he's had the opportunity to work for Staltech, Enraged Entertainment, and Hawkeye Games, and a handful of startup companies. Currently, he is the CEO of Xentrium Entertainment working as a one-man team, developing games for mobile devices. Atausch is a contributing artist to several games, including Relic, Liberico, and Iron Pride. You can read more about Atausch at www.atausch.com or learn more about Xentrium Entertainment at www.xentrium.com.