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Ratner, Peter John was born on June 6, 1949 in London. Came to the United States, 1958. Son of Bedrich Malek and Vera (Koenig) Ratner.
(This book builds a bridge from traditional figure drawing...)
This book builds a bridge from traditional figure drawing, painting and sculpture to the creation and animation of human figures using computer technology. The new edition addresses advances in the field that are making the creation of these models ever more real and sophisticated.
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(Completely updated--the head-to-toe guide to creating ani...)
Completely updated--the head-to-toe guide to creating animated human characters Now featuring a new full-color format and a companion CD with tutorials for students and self-learners alike, 3-D Human Modeling and Animation, Third Edition demonstrates how readers can use their artistic skills to create convincing digital characters. More than 500 images illustrate every step in the process and the accompanying Quicktime tutorials demonstrate the process of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animating the human figure. Peter Ratner (Harrisonburg, VA) is a professor of 3-D computer animation in the School of Art and Art History at James Madison University where he founded the computer animation program. Besides teaching and writing books, he has exhibited his oil paintings, animations, and computer graphics in numerous national and international juried exhibitions.
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(All the tools and know-how to create digital characters t...)
All the tools and know-how to create digital characters that can move, express emotions, and talk 3-D Human Modeling and Animation demonstrates how you can use your artistic skills in figure drawing, painting, and sculpture to create animated human figures using the latest computer technology. This easy-to-follow book guides you through all the necessary steps to create and animate digital humans. Students and professional 3-D artists will find this book to be an invaluable resource. This Second Edition combines detailed, practical information about creating and animating 3-D human models. More than 400 images, interactive files, and exciting animations included on the CD-ROM detail the modeling and animation processes for both male and female figures. Chapter objectives and exercises are tied to the CD-ROM, which also provides color example images, sample models, modeling templates, textures, lesson plans, and relevant animation movies that allow you to start modeling and animating right away!
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Ratner, Peter John was born on June 6, 1949 in London. Came to the United States, 1958. Son of Bedrich Malek and Vera (Koenig) Ratner.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Northern Illinois University, 1978. Master of Fine Arts, Northern Illinois University, 1980.
Art teacher, Westmer H.S., Joy, Illinois, 1973-1977; graphic designer, Ryan Insurance Group, Inc., Chicago, 1981-1983; art director, Consolidated Distilled Products, Inc., Chicago, 1983; art director, Steven Buyer & Association, Inc., Evanston, Illinois, 1983-1984; art director, Crest Comm., Inc., Oakbrook, Illinois, 1984-1989; associate professor, James Madison U., Harrisonburg, Virginia, since 1989; 3D multimedia animation artist, Penn Laird, Virginia, since 1989.
(Completely updated--the head-to-toe guide to creating ani...)
(All the tools and know-how to create digital characters t...)
(This book builds a bridge from traditional figure drawing...)
(3D Human Modeling & Animation, Third EditionRatner, Peter)
Member American Association of University Professors.
Married Sharon M. Hesch, January 31, 1981. 1 child, Ori Paul.