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Summary: This Books Su!!@#s.... And Here Is Why.
Review: First of all, I baught the book because it says "Photoshop 5 3D" I forgot to look at the "texture" part. Whatever. 1. This book is not Fully Colored Like the punk said. There are 15 pages (color - including both sides) that is 15 out of 274) 2. This books doesn't give much. It talks about what you should do and where to get it. It doesn't actually go into how it is actually done on Adobe 5.0 (which I hoped this will do/show) 3. It talks/there is a design about a space-ship. I don't care about the damn history! I don't care who invented and what year that space ship is in, and what it carried. Stop talking about craX and start showing how to do it. 4. I also noticed something/read something. I was very disapointed and pissed... So it says the book. Once you are done with this layer dump it in a 3D program. I am on the toilet and I am like what! Wait a second! This book I baught it to learn how to use Adobe and do everything in it! Don't tell me I've got to get me an additional 3D program! i.e. 3D Max, SoftImage, LightWave, Bryce stuff.. That was a big piXs off! 5. Lots about Wire-Frame/Layers... I didn't know Adobe Did that.. I thought 3d Progs did that... 6. Last but not least.. I'm pretty new to Adobe but I did most/all the stuff "trial and error" I learned a bit I think. I use Fireworks (by Macromedia) to do most of the stuff and what Fireworks can't do I do it in Adobe. -=] I baught another book called Official Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Studio Techniques; Ben Willmore, so as soon as it arrives (3-7 days) this other book is going back... ]=- I REALLY REALLY! would like to get the Adobe 5.0 WOW! Book! But from what I've herd is that they are over 5 months delayed in releasing it. That suc@k@s So I am dissapointed buying it and man.. I hate going through the process of returning it.
Rating:
Summary: This Books Su!!@#s.... And Here Is Why.
Review: First of all, I baught the book because it says "Photoshop 5 3D" I forgot to look at the "texture" part. Whatever. 1. This book is not Fully Colored Like the punk said. There are 15 pages (color - including both sides) that is 15 out of 274) 2. This books doesn't give much. It talks about what you should do and where to get it. It doesn't actually go into how it is actually done on Adobe 5.0 (which I hoped this will do/show) 3. It talks/there is a design about a space-ship. I don't care about the damn history! I don't care who invented and what year that space ship is in, and what it carried. Stop talking about craX and start showing how to do it. 4. I also noticed something/read something. I was very disapointed and pissed... So it says the book. Once you are done with this layer dump it in a 3D program. I am on the toilet and I am like what! Wait a second! This book I baught it to learn how to use Adobe and do everything in it! Don't tell me I've got to get me an additional 3D program! i.e. 3D Max, SoftImage, LightWave, Bryce stuff.. That was a big piXs off! 5. Lots about Wire-Frame/Layers... I didn't know Adobe Did that.. I thought 3d Progs did that... 6. Last but not least.. I'm pretty new to Adobe but I did most/all the stuff "trial and error" I learned a bit I think. I use Fireworks (by Macromedia) to do most of the stuff and what Fireworks can't do I do it in Adobe. -=] I baught another book called Official Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Studio Techniques; Ben Willmore, so as soon as it arrives (3-7 days) this other book is going back... ]=- I REALLY REALLY! would like to get the Adobe 5.0 WOW! Book! But from what I've herd is that they are over 5 months delayed in releasing it. That suc@k@s So I am dissapointed buying it and man.. I hate going through the process of returning it.
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Summary: Take your 3D further!
Review: For any 3D artist, Photoshop is invaluable. It's great to see a book like this finally come along.
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Summary: Interesting and intuitive
Review: I am a Photoshop user who thought this book would be good for use solely within Photoshop, the truth is that this book is for use in conjunction with a 3D program - if you don't own such a program, then think twice before ordering this title. I am in the process of learning Strata Studio Pro, so eventually I will be able to put this book to some good use. The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is that the ad./title for this book can be a little misleading, it should read: Photoshop 5 3D Textures f/x and design FOR USE WITH A 3D PROGRAM. Having said that, the book is well written, and I learned much from it. The tutorials are easy to follow, the results of which I will only be able to fully appreciate when I have finished learning my 3D program. The book covers creating the different texture maps within Photoshop to be used on your 3D models. Do not hesitate to purchase this book if you own both Photoshop and a 3D program.
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Summary: Poorly written and edited
Review: I bought this book hoping to learn more about the specifics of making 3D textures. Instead, I was confused and misled. There are glaring errors in this book that, if you didn't know any better, would lead you astray. Take the chapter one tutorial on layers--the file that comes on the cd-rom is the wrong one. There is a replacement on Coriolis' web site, but this too does not match with the book at all. Sort of misses the point--and now I can't return the book! The author writes in a train-of-thought style that is difficult to follow, and his examples are often poorly documented in b&w, when color would have been a better choice (despite what Coriolis says, this book is *not* entirely in full color). There is probably alot of useful info in this book, but because I had to wade through so much poor writing/editing, it was hard to extract. I learned a few unique tips, but not $40+ worth.
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Summary: Absolutely Indespensible to Any 3-D Artist.
Review: I don't go anywhere without my Photoshop 5 3D Textures F/X and Design Book. Great Techniques, Well written, and well planned out.
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Summary: Great for beginners
Review: I found this book quite educative, and it is a great introduction for newcomers. These are the pros and cons as I see it: pros: Easy to follow step by step tutorials. Lots of hints and tips. Each chapter has a background and theory section. Great intro on the different mapping techniques, especially why you always should use diffusion. cons: Some of the photoshop files were missing on the CD. The whole book should be in colour. Having the "colour studio" in the middle of the book results in turning pages back and forth. Some of the actions in the 3D application isn't explained. For example how to save a selection in the 3D app, and how to texturize the selection only.
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Summary: Great for beginners
Review: I found this book quite educative, and it is a great introduction for newcomers. These are the pros and cons as I see it: pros: Easy to follow step by step tutorials. Lots of hints and tips. Each chapter has a background and theory section. Great intro on the different mapping techniques, especially why you always should use diffusion. cons: Some of the photoshop files were missing on the CD. The whole book should be in colour. Having the "colour studio" in the middle of the book results in turning pages back and forth. Some of the actions in the 3D application isn't explained. For example how to save a selection in the 3D app, and how to texturize the selection only.
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Summary: A good book for someone starting out.
Review: If you are looking to add more realism to the look of your 3-D, or to get oriented toward creating realistic 3-D, this book is a good start. If you are already familiar with the Photoshop tool set and want to enhance your knowledge, this book isn't going to help you because there are no tips or tricks that are beyond the basics. What the book demonstrates is how to use standard PS tools to make different kinds of image maps, though not always in the best and/or quickest ways. Some very useful concepts are presented in the book, however -- that is the important thing. If you already know how to implement various maps (diffusion, specular, transparency/opacity, clip, bump, etc.) in a surface material, know a thing or two about mapping coordinates/texture placement, and have used 3-D software for a while, I don't recommend buying this book. The book/author is also seemingly Macintosh and Lightwave-centric, leaving out terminology, or incorrectly stating things about other software and even PC Photoshop conventions.
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Summary: A great help and confidence builder!
Review: Mr. Smith's book is a great way for the intermediate 3D artist, striving for answers on how to put the final touches on his 3D models to make the most out of Photoshop5 in doing so. Congratulations Mr. Smith on producing a tutorial-type book that is truly universal(the first I've seen)...that is completely not software specific along the lines of which 3D application you are using! Great job sir!
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