The Poser 4 Handbook

Poser 4 is a tool for anyone involved in computer-generated character animation. This text provides information on Poser 4's features, including multiple lighting tools, morphing choices, clothing options, animating imported models, and increased mapping capabilities. All of these features are explained and illustrated with hands-on tutorials. The companion CD-ROM includes project files, animations, Poser Image Maps, backgrounds, 3D prop objects and ready-to-use characters and poses. It provides a detailed overview of all the new features of Poser 4 including creating ethnic features, and interchangeable 3D clothing. It looks at morphing and clothing animation options using detailed tutorials and teaches users to animate imported models from other high-end 3D software. It also explains the new mapping capabilities, lighting, morphing, animating, and prop attributes. The book and CD are filled with illustrations, tutorial/project files, ready-to-use animations and textures.