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#NURBS, etc..

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#128255From: Steven LeeOct 10, 1994 11:21 PM
Hi anyone.. I'm looking for general info about 3D and pretty much everything under its sun. ie: modelling-methods (nurbs, etc), animation methods, current / leading technologies.. Basically, if anyone knows of a good book to buy or get somewhere which at least summarizes these areas of 3D-ing, it would be a big help. I've been looking all over C-serve for a FAQ or glossary or something about 3D terms, etc.. but with no luck.. I'll try the internet next, but if there's a good book out there.. that would be helpful?
#128258From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]Oct 10, 1994 11:34 PM
Hi Steven, << Basically, if anyone knows of a good book to buy or get somewhere which at least summarizes these areas of 3D-ing, it would be a big help. I've been looking all over C-serve for a FAQ or glossary or something about 3D terms, etc.. but with no luck. >> Have you checked out this Forum's 3D related book list?….. File Info for 3DBOOK.TXT Section: Autodesk 3D Studio Contributor: 71450,2654 Size: 1761 Submitted: 8/11/94 Type: Text Accesses: 1305 Title: A listing of available 3DS-related books. Keys: 3DS BOOK LIST PUBLICATIONS HELP TUTORIAL A list of available books on using 3D Studio (r2-r4), updated 8/11/94.
#128715From: Steven LeeOct 12, 1994 10:17 PM
Thanks for the reference.. I actually have the "Inside 3D Studio" book (only one Barnes and Nobles seems to carry!).. but I will look up the rest of the references.. thanks. — Steve
#128260From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]Oct 10, 1994 11:37 PM
In addition there's 3D Graphics by Foley, vanDam.. and 3D Animating by Vince are two great text books. The first is the bible and the second is also very good and add insights into quaternions which is important in 3DS and 3D in general.
#128716From: Steven LeeOct 12, 1994 10:17 PM
thanks for those extra titles.. I will look for them… — Steve