Byrne, Bill, 1976-

3D motion graphics for 2D artists: conquering the third dimension / Bill Byrne. - Boston Elsevier/Focal Press, c2012. - xii, 250 p. : col. ill.

Some online versions may lack accompanying media. Includes index.

The techniques of 3D : creating the illusion of depth -- The tools of 3D -- Photoshop 3D -- Designing for depth : Illustrator 3D techniques -- After Effects 3D capabilities and plug-ins -- Beginning 3D for real -- Animation in 3D -- 3D typography -- Cinema 4D MoGraph tools -- 3D scenes -- Compositing.

For the experienced 2D artist, this lavishly illustrated, 4 color book presents the essentials to building and compositing 3D elements into your 2D world of film and broadcast. Concepts and techniques are presented in concise, step-by-step tutorials, hundreds of which are featured throughout. Featured applications include Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Cinema 4D. Lessons include exploring the expanded 3D functionality of the Adobe Creative Suite applications (After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator) through a series of practical tutorials. Provides lessons and tutorials covering the essentials of building and compositing 3D elements in 2D work.

9780240815343 (electronic bk.) 0240815343 (electronic bk.)


Three-dimensional imaging.
Computer animation.
Computer graphics.


Electronic books.

T385 / .B935 2012