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Character Animation: A Tutorial Approach textbook has been written to help the users learn the basic animation principles and techniques required to animate a character. You can animate characters using various software packages such as Maya, 3ds Max, and so on. In this textbook, the author has used Autodesk 3ds Max as the platform to animate a character. Various principles and techniques of animation have been explained through tutorials supported by relevant textual description. This makes the process of learning easy and interactive.This textbook will help you unleash your creativity, thus enabling you to transform your imagination into reality with ease. The textbook caters to the needs of both novice and advanced users of the software. Written with the tutorial point-of-view and learn-by-doing theme, this textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and pace. Following are some of the salient features of this book:· Consists of 11 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering Types of animation, Principles of animation, Rigging, Walkcycle, Body mechanism, and Facial Expressions in Character Animation· The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it· Comprehensive coverage on the concepts of Character Animation, usage of the command, and consists of hundreds of illustrations supporting the explanation· Real-world 3D models and examples focusing on industry experience· Step-by-step instructions that guide the user through the learning process· Detailed description of the usage of tools, toolbars, and shortcut menus required for animating a character· Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes· Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledgeAbout the AuthorsCADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Computer Animations, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers and GIS Professionals who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.

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