January 27, 2004
Desktop Images, a provider of visual training solutions, announced the availability on DVD of Texturing Concepts and Texturing Details, two titles that instruct in creating and perfecting textures for virtually any computer graphics field, especially game development. With the computer gaming market continuing to grow by leaps and bounds even in today’s sluggish economy, experienced and novice VFX artists and developers alike are turning to this field, in which texturing is one of the most important facets. Featured trainer, Christian Bradley, is a freelance model, texture & animation artist in the PC/Console game industry.
Texturing Concepts demonstrates how to create and modify textures with Adobe Photoshop, for ultimate use in basic modeling, broadcast graphics, game development, or virtually any computer graphics field. You will learn to create textures from scratch, and also to use scanned or digital images to create tileable textures for your projects!
In Texturing Details, professional techniques for giving any texture added realism and depth are explained in detail. Sample topics covered include applying mouldings, texturing sculptures, creating cracks, pipes, iron panels and more, plus adding lighting effects and grunge to finish the look
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Some of the highlights in Texturing Concepts and Texturing Details include:
• Wood Plank, Rough Metal, and Layered Rock
• Tiling, Including Complex Textures
• Borders
• Grunge Effects
• Custom Brushes
• Texture Sets
• Lighting Effects
In addition to professional training in texture creation and modification by an artist with years of real-world experience, Texturing Concepts and Texturing Details both come with all project files included, allowing the user to follow along seamlessly with the trainer. The titles also utilize Desktop Images’ “Virtual Set Technology,” allowing users to learn by watching an expert at work ‘over the shoulder,’ and view detailed screen shots in real time to properly understand the technical instruction offered. Finally, the DVDs include both an English subtitle track for the hearing impaired and a keyboard shortcuts subtitle track.
Texturing Concepts and Texturing Details, offering over 3 hours of professional training, are available immediately through Desktop Images or their worldwide authorized reseller network. The DVDs are each available for a suggested retail price of US$ 59.95. The DVDs are region coded 0, allowing playback in DVD players worldwide.
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