Inside Form *Z 4.5

Written to version 4.5, this handbook with a companion CD-ROM introduces novices to mission-critical form Z concepts while serving as a training manual and compact desktop reference for more experienced users. Central to the book is a collection of step-by-step tutorials from "5-Minute Models" to more advanced exercises.

Written to version 4.5, this extraordinarily versatile handbook with companion CD-ROM introduces novices to mission-critical form Z concepts while serving as a self-paced training manual and compact desktop reference for more experienced users. Central to the book is a powerful collection of step-by-step tutorials from easy "5-Minute Models" to more advanced exercises enabling readers, regardless of prior experience, to generate meaningful, fun 3D models in minutes! This edition now features a greater number of examples based on techniques used by professional game and Web designers who are turning increasingly to form Z to solve today's modeling, rendering, and animation challenges. The book is also ideal for architects, engineers, and industrial designers who need a fast track to mastery of new scripting capabilities. Helpful appendices are also included to guide 3D enthusiasts of all abilities through the ins and outs of form Z hardware platforms and file formats, as well as the use of keyboard shortcuts to enhance productivity as they advance their skills.