Real World Modo: The Authorized Guide

By Wes McDermott, Wes has been a professional 3D artist for 10 years, working in video production and print design. For the past six years, Wes has been the Multi-Media Developer for UPS Airlines at the Flight Training Center. He creates various 3D elements for video and interactive online training. Published in HDRI 3D magazine and a featured artist at Luxology.com, Wes has participated in beta tests for both Luxology and Autodesk, leading 3D software companies.

HyperReal - modo The Definitive Guide to Photorealistic 3D imaging with modo Chapter 1 - Riding the exponential curve - A brief history in graphics and 3D technology - 20 years of industry observation - Disruptive technology Technological demands of the market on the digital artist - A new age in digital imaging Luck favors the prepared Chapter 2 - Say hello to modo What is modo? - the modo interface - the modo architecture - expandability - customisation - the online community - educational training and resources - That's so modo - the modo philosophy The future of modo Chapter 3 - Integrating modo into your production pipeline Photography, retouching and print production - Interactive imaging- Packaging - Pre-visualisation - Specials effect and animation studios - Other uses Chapter 4 - Modeling - tools, tips and techniques The modo toolset Action centers, Falloffs, and workplanes mesh-based sculpting image-based sculpting Hard surface modeling - organic modeling - mesh and topology - morph maps - Using macros and scripts - Chapter 5 - UV Mapping - for people who hate UV mapping Chapter 6 - Shader development - Keys to creating efficient and accurate materials Chapter 7 - Advanced shader techniques using Photoshop Chapter 8 - Animation - Adding life and interactivity to your scene Chapter 9 - Camera and staging - Bringing it all in focus Chapter 10 - HyperReal - Achieving inspirational lighting and rendering Chapter 11 - Repurposing digital assets for different uses Chapter 12 - Art directing the 3D workflow Chapter 13 - Working with CADs - Revolutionary workflows with Solidworks Includes exclusive information on to be released NDA material with Luxology Bonus Chapter - Interviews with the pros PENDING!! interviews with industry professionals from Pixar and ILM Bonus WEB SITE Material - Creating the Cover - a complete tutorial This would include a how-to chapter on the creation of a stunning piece of digital art for the cover.