Java Programming Fundamentals

Written in a casual, easy-to-follow style, Java Programming Fundamentals makes learning how to program fun and easy. It teaches beginners the basics of Java programming without assuming previous experience in any other language. All of the key concepts of...

  The Windows XP Professional Handbook

Focusing on the needs of the advanced technical professional who is responsible for an entire series of Windows NT, Windows2000 and Windows XP Professional, The Windows XP Professional Handbook is designed to be both a handy desk reference in addition to ...

  Advanced Bryce Creations: Photorealistic 3d Worlds

Bryce is a best-selling program used to create stunning scenes and environments. With every new release, its power is enhanced and expanded. For those who have been using Bryce, this book will push their skills to the next level and help them tap into the...

  3d Creature Workshop

3D Creatures are everywhere - in movies, games, comics, videos, and advertising. Some of these creatures are lifelike and realistic while others portray bizarre fantasy images. No matter which type you want to create, you'll find insightful ideas and hand...

  AI Game Engine Programming

AI Game Engine Programming provides game developers with the tools and wisdom necessary to create modern game AI engines. It takes programmers from theory to actual game development, with usable code frameworks designed to go beyond merely detailing how a...

  The Real-World Network Troubleshooting Manual Tools, Techniques, and Scenarios

Troubleshooting can account for up to 90 percent of a network administrator's job, so effective troubleshooting skills will help administrators respond quickly in a crisis situation, and keep their networks running smoothly. It can be a quantum leap from ...

 Integrating Agile Development in the Real World

Have your software projects been suffering from the age-old development problems of slipped schedules and ballooning budgets? Has your development organization experienced a variety of failed and canceled projects? If so, you may benefit from infusing som...

 The Bryce 5 Handbook

Populate barren landscapes with far out vegetation; add clouds, sky, fog, or haze to your world; and learn how to animate environments these are just some of the creative possibilities you can explore with Bryce 5. Bryce 5 has evolved into a powerful 3D ...

  The Carrara Studio 3 Handbook

Whether you are just starting in 3D or are new to Carrara Studio, The Carrara Studio 3 Handbook will get you up to speed quickly with the powerful modeling, texturing, and animation tools. Nearly 30 step-by-step tutorials and exercises guide you throu...

  Awesome 3D Game Development No Programming Required

Awesome 3D Game Development: No Programming Required teaches aspiring game developers how to create their own computer games without programming skills and provides an in-depth understanding of how the game design process works. Using hands-on tutoria...

  The Poser 5 Handbook

Discover the power of the latest version of Poser, the ultimate 3D character design and animation tool for artists and animators. Whether you're just beginning with Poser and 3D design or are an experienced designer, you'll find a wealth of ideas and tech...

  Digital Character Design and Painting The Photoshop CS Edition

Digital Character Design and Painting: The Photoshop® CS Edition, is a completely updated version of this beautifully illustrated, full-color book. In the first edition, users learned digital skills using Corel® Painter but in this edition, all the techni...

  Final Cut Pro 3 and DVD Studio Pro Handbook

With recent advances in technology, the exciting realms of digital editing and DVD authoring are now within reach of most graphics professionals. Until now, editing and rendering animations to fit on VHS and compressing digital images for delivery meant s...

  Game level design

As a level designer in the game industry you can determine exactly what the player sees, hears, and feels in the game. The reward of seeing your game on a store shelf or hearing people talk about one of your levels is an incredibly fulfilling experien...

 Complete Digital Photography

Digital photography has arrived once and for all. No longer do photographers have to be defensive because they prefer digital. Thanks to new technologies, digital cameras at all ends of the price spectrum can rival their film counterparts. If you have shi...