Leonard
02-12-2008, 04:18 PM
Digital Tutors has released a new DVD that introduces people to lighting with XSI.
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Digital-Tutors Releases Introduction to Lighting in SOFTIMAGE|XSI Software
Digital-Tutors, SOFTIMAGEŽ Official Training Partner and leading provider in video-based training, today announced the availability of 'Introduction to Lighting in XSI (http://www.digitaltutors.com/store/product.php?productid=3434)' - the newest release in an expanding library of interactive video-based training for emerging digital artists using SOFTIMAGE|XSIŽ a complete 3D package for modeling, rendering and character animation. 'Introduction to Lighting in XSI' provides over two hours of essential techniques for adding greater realism and a time-saving workflow to lighting within XSIIdeal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking various lighting methods.
"SOFTIMAGE|XSI 3D artists are constantly striving to stay at the top of their game by referencing new and career-relevant training materials," said Jennifer Goldfinch, manager of strategic relations for Softimage. "We're excited to see consistent, quality training from our training partner, Digital-Tutors, with their new 'Introduction to Lighting in XSI'. As Softimage expands its presence in studios and educational facilities worldwide, the Digital-Tutors family of products are a valuable training resource that help our new and existing customers learn 3D from the ground up and then master new techniques and features in SOFTIMAGE|XSI software," added Goldfinch.
Introduction to Lighting in XSI
Popular highlights from 'Introduction to Lighting in XSI' include: An overview of light types in XSI, using depth map shadows, utilizing raytrace shadows, decay rates of light, area lights for accurate shadows, creating custom light intensity curves, controlling render statistics for geometry, creating volumetric lighting effects, building shaders to simulate visible light sources, adding environment fog to scenes, simulating realistic camera effects with lens flare, altering object behavior in render, inclusive and exclusive lighting, creating gobos and projectors, and practical lighting exercises and scenarios.
For a full outline and pricing information of 'Introduction to Lighting in XSI' visit: http://www.digitaltutors.com/store/product.php?productid=3434
'Introduction to Lighting in XSI' is also available for download at: http://www.digitaltutors.com/store/product.php?productid=3437
http://www.digitaltutors.com/store/images_details/d_234.jpg
http://www.digitaltutors.com/store/product.php?productid=3434
Digital-Tutors Releases Introduction to Lighting in SOFTIMAGE|XSI Software
Digital-Tutors, SOFTIMAGEŽ Official Training Partner and leading provider in video-based training, today announced the availability of 'Introduction to Lighting in XSI (http://www.digitaltutors.com/store/product.php?productid=3434)' - the newest release in an expanding library of interactive video-based training for emerging digital artists using SOFTIMAGE|XSIŽ a complete 3D package for modeling, rendering and character animation. 'Introduction to Lighting in XSI' provides over two hours of essential techniques for adding greater realism and a time-saving workflow to lighting within XSIIdeal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking various lighting methods.
"SOFTIMAGE|XSI 3D artists are constantly striving to stay at the top of their game by referencing new and career-relevant training materials," said Jennifer Goldfinch, manager of strategic relations for Softimage. "We're excited to see consistent, quality training from our training partner, Digital-Tutors, with their new 'Introduction to Lighting in XSI'. As Softimage expands its presence in studios and educational facilities worldwide, the Digital-Tutors family of products are a valuable training resource that help our new and existing customers learn 3D from the ground up and then master new techniques and features in SOFTIMAGE|XSI software," added Goldfinch.
Introduction to Lighting in XSI
Popular highlights from 'Introduction to Lighting in XSI' include: An overview of light types in XSI, using depth map shadows, utilizing raytrace shadows, decay rates of light, area lights for accurate shadows, creating custom light intensity curves, controlling render statistics for geometry, creating volumetric lighting effects, building shaders to simulate visible light sources, adding environment fog to scenes, simulating realistic camera effects with lens flare, altering object behavior in render, inclusive and exclusive lighting, creating gobos and projectors, and practical lighting exercises and scenarios.
For a full outline and pricing information of 'Introduction to Lighting in XSI' visit: http://www.digitaltutors.com/store/product.php?productid=3434
'Introduction to Lighting in XSI' is also available for download at: http://www.digitaltutors.com/store/product.php?productid=3437