Introduction to Computer Graphics for Artists

Andrew Paquette formerly worked in the video game industry as a modeler, texture artist, concept designer, storyboard artist, animator, and art director. In the film industry, he worked primarily as a texture artist but also as a CG lighter and modeler. Some of the companies he has worked for include: Epic Games, Square USA, THQ, Cinesite, Sony Picture Imageworks, and Rhythm & Hues. Some of the more prominent projects he has worked on are: Unreal (PC), Parasite Eve (PSX), Full Spectrum Warrior (XBOX), and the feature films Spider-Man, Space Jam, and Daredevil. Prior to becoming a CG artist and art director, he worked as an illustrator and comic book artist. He currently teaches computer graphics at the top-ranked game development bachelor’s program in the Netherlands.

• Preface.- Acknowledgements.- List of Figures.- List of Tables.- Introduction.- CG Basics.- Observation Skills.- Measurements.- Modeling 1: Polygons.- Resolution.- Optimization.- Validation.- Texture Coordinates (UVs).- Shaders and Texturing.- Rendering.- Animation.- Modeling 2: NURBS.- Modeling 3: Advanced.- Industry Standards.- Appendix.- Glossary.- Index.

From the reviews of the second edition: "This book presents basic CG topics in a novel, skill-related way that better reflects real-world, entertainment-related industry expectations and standards. ... this attractive full-color book is an excellent resource for study topics and curricula. I recommend it to professionals in the entertainment industry ... and to any other readers interested in state-of-the-art innovations and improvements and new modeling technologies as applied to artistic design." (Athanasios D. Styliadis, Computing Reviews, November, 2013)