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#3D MODELING LAB

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#81409From: lisa m whitneyMay 8, 1994 11:07 AM

Hi Philip, Picked up your book yesterday. I've been wanting to test Imagine for the pc. since I saw the Amiga version on a friend of mine's computer. With your book I can check it out relatively cheaply before I decide to upgrade. My friend tells me that 3.0 has lots more features so I'm sure I'll be heading that way. Thanks again, I can appreciate the time that goes into writing these books. Lisa

#81497From: Philip ShaddockMay 9, 1994 8:12 PM

Lisa, Thanks for buying 3D Modelin Lab. Actually, you are the first I've heard that has found it on the shelf. Where are you and what store did you buy it in? >> My friend tells me that 3.0 has lots more features so I'm sure I'll be heading that way. Thanks again, I can appreciate the time that goes into writing these books. << Version 3 makes the program much easier to work with…for novice users…and professional users as well. It also as some really cool tools that make many modeling tasks a snap. I had a hand in the first draft of the manual, so you will find the upgrade to Version 3 relatively painless. The manual gives you much more specific help using Imagine's tools and navigating around its interface. I'm always curious about how new users consume the book, so feel free to send me your comments…good or bad. Philip

#81516From: Chris LamptonMay 10, 1994 3:31 AM

Phil: I found 3D Modeling Lab in a Crown Books here in Maryland last Thursday, the day after I saw your first post on the subject. Which kinda bugged me, because it took Flights of Fantasy almost a month to find its way into the same store. <gg> BTW, the book is great! Congrats! –Chris

#81535From: Philip ShaddockMay 10, 1994 10:25 AM

Chris, Thanks very much. It must of "flown" out of the warehouse. BTW I'm still using Nanotechnology Playhouse as a demo. A friend of mine used the demo to land a $250,000 bank demo. She owes me big time <g>. Philip

#81540From: Chris LamptonMay 10, 1994 11:45 AM

>A friend of mine used the demo to land a $250,000 bank demo. Yeesh! I'd demand a cut of that if were you. Heck, I may demand a cut of that myself! <g> –Chris

#81606From: Laurie CarrollMay 11, 1994 7:24 AM

Philip, Please E-mail details regarding your book, 3D Modeling Lab, including the ISBN number. Thanks Laurie Carroll AKL NZ Longdistance Autopilot

#81660From: Philip ShaddockMay 11, 1994 6:24 PM

Laurie, 3D Modeling Lab is a step-by-step tutorial in 3D modeling using Imagine 2.0 as the "laboratory." It teaches you the concepts of 3D creation as well as basic techniques and tips. Imagine 2.0 is bundled with the book so you can follow along and learn by doing, in the Waite Group tradition. It also includes a shareware image processing program, Pictureman for Windows. Chapter break-out: Introduction to 3D Cross-Sectional Modeling Shading Surfaces Applying Textures to Surfaces Lighting Surfaces Building Photorealistic Objects Staging and Rendering Scenes Creating Maps and Processing Images Modeling Workshop Animation Workshop The last two chapters are project oriented. Alan Henry, who is often found in this forum did the two project chapters for me. They lead you through complete projects from beginning to end. Also included are tips from the famous ray-tracer, Mike Miller. Book ISBN : 1-878739-52-2 Cheers, Philip