Book Recommendations

adam

Hey hey,

I'm looking for books on lighting theories*, environment modelling (highres/next gen if possible) practices, texturing, etc. I use Max execlusively (atm) and am interested in current-to-next gen. tech.

*Game related if possible. "How to light your models", etc.

Thanks!

MoP

Those sound a little too specific... why not look for books on general lighting theory (maybe on film set design, or just painting even)?

I've never seen any books on high res environment modelling. Have you searched Amazon?

Vailias

um.. well heres one on lighting and shader theory, very game applicable Advanced Lighting and Materials with Shaders its really in depth, though that may not be what you are asking for.

IF its "how to light a set/scene" maybe this one though I don't have it myself so I can't tell you its quality.

no idea as far as books on environment modleing.

Keg

digital lighting and rendering is a really good book.

http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/03...9486544-9024046

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digital lighting and rendering is a really good book.

http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/03...9486544-9024046

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I love that book. It will help with the theories, though it sounds like you will have to buy other books for that other information.

michalczyk

Frankly, when I was starting out the 3DS Max manuals were the only how-to books I needed. Later I bought several other books but always kept coming back to the manuals. They were simply the most consistent and clearly written. That was back in 1997, not sure how good the manuals are these days.

As for the theory/practice on lighting, the best teacher for me has always been the surroundings around me. Wherever I am, whatever I do, I just naturally notice things that most people find boring. Shadows, textures (surfaces), highlights, etc. and how all this stuff interacts.

Another great way to learn about lighting (or anything) is to look at the work of the best in the field. Look, absorb and learn.

I do both all the time.

adam

That's fantastic
I'll look in to the recommended books.