CG 101: A Computer Graphics Industry Reference - Softcover

Masson, Terrence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 073570046X ISBN 13: 9780735700468

Publisher: New Riders, 1999

Synopsis

CG101 is the first comprehensive resource guide written in plain language for all levels of computer graphics users. It is also the first and only detailed behind-the-scenes history about the people and companies that have formed today's industry. Hundreds of contributors and in-depth interviews give a never-before-seen look into the earliest years of CG right up to present day. In addition to the historical perspective, CG 101 includes detailed tips and tricks, demo reel guidelines and CG job descriptions to help those looking to get into the business. The hundreds of software tool descriptions all have extensive contact information, including Web addresses and phone numbers for easy reference.

About this title

About the Author

Terrence Masson is a Visual Effects Director living in the San Francisco Bay area. He is the founder of the company Digital Fauxtography, and co-founder of The Visual Effects Resource Center. In 1993, Terrence moved to LA to join the start-up company Digital Domain, where he was a technical director. Terrence returned to ILM in 1996 to work on the Star Wars Trilogy: Special Editions, Spawn, and Small Soldiers. While at ILM, he also designed and directed a personal project, the short animated film Bunkie & Booboo. Most recently at ILM, Terrence served as a CG Sequence Supervisor on Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace.

From the Back Cover

CG101 is the first comprehensive resource guide written in plain language for all levels of computer graphics users. It is also the first and only detailed behind-the-scenes history about the people and companies that have formed today's industry. Hundreds of contributors and in-depth interviews give a never-before-seen look into the earliest years of CG right up to present day. In addition to the historical perspective, CG 101 includes detailed tips and tricks, demo reel guidelines and CG job descriptions to help those looking to get into the business. The hundreds of software tool descriptions all have extensive contact information, including Web addresses and phone numbers for easy reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Riders
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 073570046X
• ISBN 13: 9780735700468
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512