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"Real World Modo is excellent for experienced users and beginners alike. Wes McDermott's writing is accessible to users of all skill levels, and his topics are well thought-out and easy to follow. Real World Modo is now an important part of our organization's education library." -John Kabus, Founder & President, Synapse Gaming "A pragmatic and often personal guide to using modo (and by extension, 3D software in general) to get the job done. This book is less about theory, and highly focused on results. Wes gently but firmly guides you through the process with a steady hand and insight borne from untold thousands of hours using the software. It's like having a modo buddy who takes the time to tell you what you really need to know to use the software effectively." -Bob Bennett, Luxology
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Explore one of the most exciting 3D tools on the market, modo, with "Real-World Modo" - the Luxology approved, concept and principle- driven guide. Learn to apply the revolutionary, artist-friendly modo toolset with its powerful 3D rendering engine to your project workflows. In a clear, motivating, and entertaining style, Luxology insider, Wes McDermott, provides captivating 3D imagery, real world observations, and valuable tips and tricks all in one place - an invaluable resource for any digital artist. Explore 3D techniques and principles with chapters on modelling, UV mapping, texturing, animation, lighting and rendering. Learn to leverage the technical elements of the modo rendering engine including Antialaising, Shading Rate and Irradiance Caching from an artist's perspective. Integrate modo with other 3D applications such as Maya and Mudbox and learn to properly setup a linear rendering workflow within modo. For practical, hands-on techniques, you can visit associated website for video walk-throughs that further enhance the coverage in the book. Learn to identify and exploit the power of modo, while maximizing the benefits and expanding your expertise. Benefit from practical applications, Real World modo includes captivating imagery, pertinent industry information, real world observations, and valuable tips & tricks. Written from an artist's perspective: key principles and techniques are explained with creativity as well as precision, not like a software instruction manual. Visit the website for downloadable video walkthroughs for each chapter, demonstrating key techniques and enhancing the topics covered in the book.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hi,
I bought this book and I must say I'm disappointed. Sure he covers everything. But he does this in a clumsy very unorganized manner. He says in his introduction that he's not a fan of step by step tutorials. How else can you learn software? Don't waste your money on this buy Dan Ablans 3D Garage Modo 401 signature courseware. That guy has proven he can write tutorials and books in a very user friendly step by step way.
I bought this book and I must say I'm disappointed. Sure he covers everything. But he does this in a clumsy very unorganized manner. He says in his introduction that he's not a fan of step by step tutorials. How else can you learn software? Don't waste your money on this buy Dan Ablans 3D Garage Modo 401 signature courseware. That guy has proven he can write tutorials and books in a very user friendly step by step way.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was really wanted a Modo book and im sure i did the best choice.
This book is NOT boring or anything that most 3D application books are.
It's really fun to read and i enjoy the way Wes is writing.
I fully recommend this book to anyone uses modo and wants to go one step further.
I didn't liked the idea of having some pages that he works with maya but you can just skip those. That is, because im not a maya user and i would like more modo than having maya, but still, this is nice just to see how some stuff are done and follow with your own favorite 3d tool
good job Wes, really.
This book is NOT boring or anything that most 3D application books are.
It's really fun to read and i enjoy the way Wes is writing.
I fully recommend this book to anyone uses modo and wants to go one step further.
I didn't liked the idea of having some pages that he works with maya but you can just skip those. That is, because im not a maya user and i would like more modo than having maya, but still, this is nice just to see how some stuff are done and follow with your own favorite 3d tool
good job Wes, really.
Format:Paperback
(read this review as 3.5/5)
After many years of trying to dip my toes into heavy software packages like Lightwave, 3DS Max, Maya, etc. the complex and user-unfriendly interfaces always put me off in the end combined with tutorial books being mostly useless. Then I was recommended to try Modo which was a lot more flexible and intuitive which led me to trying to find a good book introducing me to the software.
If you already understand the basics of 3D design, this book is a good buy. It covers most of the tools and explains some 3D mechanics in general and introduces you to Modo in most areas.
On the downside, if Modo is your first book, you'll be in trouble. The book has no real introduction to 3D design, no explaining the basics and many topics that you'd wish were delved deeply into, are quickly glossed over. The first 50 or so pages of the book are basically just glossing over what Modo can do when they would have been much better invested as introduction to how 3D works. Sure, there's guides online that do this, but for such an expensive book, you'd at least expect beginners to get involved as well.
Instead, this book is clearly written for those who are already familiar with Maya, Lightwave, etc. which makes you wonder then, why the book then goes on about features which such users would already be familiar with, leading to a book which doesn't seem to know what its audience is. For a designer well versed in other software, most of it is probably useless to him or her, to a beginner, the foundations are missing completely. Sad really, since this is the only available book that I could find - as someone who enjoys reading tutorials such as this in the bath tub or in bed, video tutorials are not as practical.
After many years of trying to dip my toes into heavy software packages like Lightwave, 3DS Max, Maya, etc. the complex and user-unfriendly interfaces always put me off in the end combined with tutorial books being mostly useless. Then I was recommended to try Modo which was a lot more flexible and intuitive which led me to trying to find a good book introducing me to the software.
If you already understand the basics of 3D design, this book is a good buy. It covers most of the tools and explains some 3D mechanics in general and introduces you to Modo in most areas.
On the downside, if Modo is your first book, you'll be in trouble. The book has no real introduction to 3D design, no explaining the basics and many topics that you'd wish were delved deeply into, are quickly glossed over. The first 50 or so pages of the book are basically just glossing over what Modo can do when they would have been much better invested as introduction to how 3D works. Sure, there's guides online that do this, but for such an expensive book, you'd at least expect beginners to get involved as well.
Instead, this book is clearly written for those who are already familiar with Maya, Lightwave, etc. which makes you wonder then, why the book then goes on about features which such users would already be familiar with, leading to a book which doesn't seem to know what its audience is. For a designer well versed in other software, most of it is probably useless to him or her, to a beginner, the foundations are missing completely. Sad really, since this is the only available book that I could find - as someone who enjoys reading tutorials such as this in the bath tub or in bed, video tutorials are not as practical.
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