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Summary: weak at best
Review: Add me to the list of the very disappointed. The subject matter is very limited in that it's basically a walk-through of different plugins. Not very many color plates (a must for a computer graphics book, at least for me). The black and white pictures on the normal pages are pretty bad. Maybe it's the writing style, or maybe it's me, but I just could not follow a single chapter. On this type of book, you want to be able to open it anywhere, start reading and learn something interesting; no such luck here.If you want to spend fifty dollars on a truespace book, buy "inside truespace 4" which essentially covers this material and way, way, way better.
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Summary: weak at best
Review: Add me to the list of the very disappointed. The subject matter is very limited in that it's basically a walk-through of different plugins. Not very many color plates (a must for a computer graphics book, at least for me). The black and white pictures on the normal pages are pretty bad. Maybe it's the writing style, or maybe it's me, but I just could not follow a single chapter. On this type of book, you want to be able to open it anywhere, start reading and learn something interesting; no such luck here. If you want to spend fifty dollars on a truespace book, buy "inside truespace 4" which essentially covers this material and way, way, way better.
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Summary: Essential plugin guide and fx manual for ts artists
Review: An essential guide to get the most out of must have plugins for hollywood like F/X creation. This book is as much about the leading edge must have plugins you REALLY should have as as it is about actual F/X creation. Nick begins with an overview into the fundamentals of F/X creation etc.. then delves into the plugins and shaders and how best to use them to get stunningly realistic F/X never thought possible from TS. The chapters proceed with intelligently written step by step tutorials each covering a different type of F/X technique and its best coresponding plugin to aid you in the best possible end product. Some of the plugins covered are Primal particles, cool powers 4, Dynawave, pyrocluster, wavegenerator , meshforge to name afew. If you're looking for a book that will help you achieve realistic and stunning F/X, which plugins ought to be in your arsenal of tools, and how to achieve the best results in the least amount of time needed, then this book really is a must for you. The cd has some great demos and should be enough to help you decide which plugins you should purchase first. Bottom line: A brilliant book ,thorougly enjoyed it!- much needed. Just Don't forget to buy the plugins too!
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Summary: Essential plugin guide and fx manual for ts artists
Review: An essential guide to get the most out of must have plugins for hollywood like F/X creation. This book is as much about the leading edge must have plugins you REALLY should have as as it is about actual F/X creation. Nick begins with an overview into the fundamentals of F/X creation etc.. then delves into the plugins and shaders and how best to use them to get stunningly realistic F/X never thought possible from TS. The chapters proceed with intelligently written step by step tutorials each covering a different type of F/X technique and its best coresponding plugin to aid you in the best possible end product. Some of the plugins covered are Primal particles, cool powers 4, Dynawave, pyrocluster, wavegenerator , meshforge to name afew. If you're looking for a book that will help you achieve realistic and stunning F/X, which plugins ought to be in your arsenal of tools, and how to achieve the best results in the least amount of time needed, then this book really is a must for you. The cd has some great demos and should be enough to help you decide which plugins you should purchase first. Bottom line: A brilliant book ,thorougly enjoyed it!- much needed. Just Don't forget to buy the plugins too!
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Summary: Dated, but Useful
Review: Considering the chronic lack of commercially published trueSpace materials, this book could be seen as a welcome enough (if slightly dated) supplement to Frank Rivera's Inside trueSpace 4. You might however want to purchase Frank's book before getting this one.
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Summary: IT'S ABOUT TIME!
Review: Creating disaster has never been more beautifully simple. Any True Space user will appreciate this comprehensive guide to burning, steaming, freezing and completely annihilating any object under the sun. It's a must-have for any animator who allows their destructive imagination to go wild. Also, for any True Space beginners, this book demonstrates all the capabilities and possibilities of the program with the included plug-ins. This is a great find! Cuts out all the dull excess and gets straight to the cool effects.
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Summary: Desparately Needed in the arsenal of any True Truespacer
Review: First off, No Special effects are possible in any 3D program, without plugins. Second off, Truespace has a great group of developers working on new and different plugins for this terrific program. Third, Nick does a great job tackling a very demanding subject, Kudos!
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Summary: Not quite sure why anyone would NOT like this book!
Review: I'm not quite sure why a small number of the reviewers didn't like the book - I found it to be a facsinating introduction into the world of special effects, and as what I'd consider a bonus, detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to create them using trueSpace, a program I never thought was good for much more than simple 3D stills and even simpler animation. Boy, was I glad to be proven wrong! ANYONE with an interest in advanced 3D or special effects animation should DEFINITELY pick this book up - it's worth much more than the cover price as far as I'm concerned. Buy it!
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Summary: Truespace Knowledge ?
Review: Nick Robalik's TrueSpace F/X Creations is a complete introduction to all aspects of using the computer to create "Hollywood Quality" special effects, animation, and imaging. Robalik shows how to create freezing effects, drifting smoke, dust storms, car exhaust, rising steam, cold breath mist, galactic wormholes, explosions, alien footsteps, and whatever else your mind can visualize or imagine. TrueSpace F/X Creations covers the various plug-ins available including Primal Particles, Wave Generator, CoolPowers4, and Dynawave. Of special note is the chapter on Python Scripting. Color sections illustrate the impact special effect images can have. A variety of scripts are included on the companion CD. Anyone seeking to enhance their computer generated project with special effects should begin with a thorough reading of Nick Robalik's TrueSpace F/X Creations!
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Summary: An invaluable, indispensable guide and reference.
Review: Nick Robalik's TrueSpace F/X Creations is a complete introduction to all aspects of using the computer to create "Hollywood Quality" special effects, animation, and imaging. Robalik shows how to create freezing effects, drifting smoke, dust storms, car exhaust, rising steam, cold breath mist, galactic wormholes, explosions, alien footsteps, and whatever else your mind can visualize or imagine. TrueSpace F/X Creations covers the various plug-ins available including Primal Particles, Wave Generator, CoolPowers4, and Dynawave. Of special note is the chapter on Python Scripting. Color sections illustrate the impact special effect images can have. A variety of scripts are included on the companion CD. Anyone seeking to enhance their computer generated project with special effects should begin with a thorough reading of Nick Robalik's TrueSpace F/X Creations!
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