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Summary: Brilliant!
Review: This book is truly brilliant. From the opening chapter and its unique approach to lip sync that completely breaks away from the use of standard phonemes, through detailed instructions on modeling and rigging for correct facial deformations, and fresh approaches to facial animation interfaces, the book alternates between the exposition of idea with real world examples in a thoughtful and delightful style. A great read, and a great CD to boot, with tons of audio clips to practice with, and entertaining and inspiring animations too.This book is like no other, and you really need to buy it right here, right now. If you're the type that just has to pick it up in a bookstore and hold it in your hands and take a look at it first, then fine, do so. But don't just browse through it, sit down and read the entire first chapter. I'll bet you wind up taking it directly to the cashier and buying it on the spot, at full price. And wouldn't that be foolish!
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Summary: 3-D Library Essential
Review: Written for MAYA, this book is the quintessential source for head modeling and facial animation. My only criticism of this book is that it should have been published as a hard cover since I will want this book to last throughout my career. Must buy, excellent gift for 3D animators.
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