Amazon.co.uk Review
Real World Bryce 2 became something of a phenomenon among Bryce users. Consequently the follow-up volume, which has been in gestation for over three years, has been eagerly anticipated as Bryce itself moved up through three to version four and changed owners from MetaCreations to Corel. Now the wait is over and thanks to meticulous work by authors Susan A. Kitchens and Victor Gavenda
Real World Bryce 4 is bigger and better than ever.
Just short of a 1,000 pages, Real World Bryce 4 is stuffed with intimate details and authoritative advice on the inner workings of Bryce 4 showing power users how to rip off the hood and tweak the engine. Beginners aren't left out either as there's a short chapter offering a gentle introduction to Bryce's tools and techniques. From building 3-D landscapes through to 3-D animation, Real World Bryce 4 covers lighting, Boolean operations, model building, scene building, materials, sky lab, the deep texture editor and rendering. The text is straightforward and informative and illustrated throughout in black and white. There's a 64-page colour section of reference charts and inspirational artwork as well as a CD-ROM with images and sample files to help you work through the chapters along with bonus tips, portfolios and extra goodies such as graduations, materials and pre-set libraries. If Bryce 4 is your god, then Real World Bryce 4 is the 10 commandments. You'll not only live by it but by the end you'll be able to create and animate your own Mount Sinai! --John Cranmer
Product Description
Corel's Bryce 4 puts the power to create breathtakingly realistic three-dimensional worlds at your fingertips. Mountains, plains, oceans, and abstract landscapes spring to life with incredibly detailed natural textures, special effects, and animation. Home users and professional animators alike choose Bryce for its ease of use, reasonable price, and fabulous results. Real World Bryce 4 is the natural choice for those who want to exploit the limitless artistic potential of the program.
Taking up where the manual leaves off, Real World Bryce 4 covers all the program's features, including the little-documented Deep Texture Editor, the heart of Bryce's natural-looking textures. The industrial-strength tips and techniques address your day-to-day production needs, giving you the best working approach for getting the most out of Bryce. Updated from the previous award-winning edition, the book features stunning full-color illustrations and a CD-ROM of samples, tutorial files, and a gallery of 3D artwork.
by Susan A. Kitchens
