The Bryce 3D Handbook [With Filled with Illustrations, Tutorials & Animations]

by R. Shamms Mortier

A comprehensive reference guide to using Bryce 3D, the latest version of MetaCreations' powerful program. The book covers all the new features with an emphasis on the new animation capabilities. A... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1886801584
• ISBN13: 9781886801585
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Delmar Thomson Learning
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Its good!

Let me start off by saying that I know a lot of people have knocked this book for "not being like Susan's book" well I'm here to say that's the beauty of it! Despite a wonderful book by her she's not the only person out there contributing valuable insight into how this remarkable program works. I found Mr Mortier's book to be simple, straight forward and filled with plenty of easy to follow examples and I would highly recommend it to anyone out there still struggling with Bryce and not totally being helped from either Susan's book or the documentation that came with program. Thats where I was and it helped me!

Beyond pictures and into animation

This book is rated for the intermediate and advanced user and rightly so. Straightforward technical talk with a serious focus on animation and post processing of Bryce based video this book is one that has much to teach to those who prefer the no nonsense approach to getting the information they need to move forward quickly and without a lot of chatter. It is called a handbook and that is the way it is structured--for quick reference to topics and easy access to information. There are samples and materials that one can practice with and just like Adobe Photoshop plug-ins and other fine programs that allow you the option of add-ons you do best by copying them directly to your hard drive to use them most quickly. I had no problem with any of the pictures or other included items. There is a demo version of a video editing program that people might want to try out for post-production effects though my preference would be for Adobe After Effects or Premier for such work. But if one has never used this type of software before a demo gives a good indication of what can be done to add things like transitions and titling to one's Bryce movies. I found the book well worth the money and am in fact ordering this author's book on Poser 3 in the near future. A good reference for the serious digital artist.