Combustion Ground Rules

Master the art of using combustionO to combine digital elements (such as a 3D Studio MAX rendering) with video footage or stills! The newest addition to our Ground Rules series, this how-to manual is one of the first resources available for computer artists and animators who want to learn how to make optimal use of combustion u a powerful Macintosh-- and Windows--based desktop solution from Discreet- that provides a unified paint, animation and 3D composition environment in which to create cutting-edge graphics and compelling visual effects. Step-by-step tutorials based on real-world applications of combustion take center stage in this book, acquainting beginning through intermediate users with 90% of the features of their combustion software while introducing professional 2D and 3D compositing and painting techniques. Fast-paced and thoroughly engaging, these tutorials provide a swift and effective means of gaining first-hand insights into the combustion interface and workflow. In addition, because the tutorials are based on real-world applications, all new skills gained as a result of working through this book are directly relevant to the needs of technically-savvy computer artists and animators working in today's highly sophisticated post-production and 3D animation environments."