Mastering Unreal Technolgy - The Art of Level Design

Mastering Unreal Technology: The Art of Level Design provides a unique and in-depth look at the Unreal world from the inside out. Whether you're into light-duty modding or full-out level design, this book will blow your mind. With unprecedented detail provided by the wizards at 3D Buzz, you'll discover what makes an Unreal level stand out from the crowd.

Mastering Unreal Technology was written and developed with the full support of Epic Games, the creators of the Unreal franchise. The Unreal engine is one of the most powerful tools available to game designers. With Mastering Unreal Technology, you'll be able to bring your ideas to life-however bizarre or fantastic they may be.

You'll find expert tips on

• Planning projects for quality and efficiency
• Lighting your world for maximum effect
• Populating your world with interesting terrain and objects
• Designing characters and weapons that enhance gameplay
• Adding the personal touches that make your levels unique
• Mastering the Karma physics engine
• Texturing with Maya
• Map finalization and distribution

CD-ROM includes

• Maya 5 Personal Learning Edition
• Unreal Runtime Engine Demo
• Tutorial examples developed throughout the book