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helpful study book.......2006-06-07
i studied this book and timesaver standards for this portion of the LARE and found them to be very helpful. i think you if study both the books together you'll pass.
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Inside this easy-to-follow guide, Disney artists introduce the exciting world of drawing animated film characters. Artists young and old will enjoy drawing Simba, Timon, Scar, and the rest of the animals at Pride Rock, following simple, step-by-step instructions that teach how to draw the characters in a variety of poses and moods. This delightful how-to-draw book also introduces interesting facts about the movie alongside the drawing instruction. Learn to Draw The Lion King is a fabulous addition to any would-be cartoonist's collection!
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Good, but highly specific. .......2006-08-16
The book shows only a few poses for each character, and no specifics on character design. That means that you will only be able to draw each character in 1 or 2 poses, and you will not be able to create pictures on your own (of other poses) unless you have a basic understanding of illustration and anatomy.
Roar!.......2002-09-13
I have 5 volumes of the HOW TO DRAW series and I think this is very good one because it shows a variety of different characters, not just the title hero in different stages... It's a perfect reference book if you want to try your hand at drawing. Beginners will find it a challenge to "copy" a given picture following the step by step instructions. Artists with some experience will find the hints and a glance at the techniques used helpful. I missed Nala, that's my only critic!
Very Helpful.......1999-03-21
How to Draw The Lion King from Disney is a very helpful guide to the aspiring Disney Animator. I bought it last winter at Disneyland and I couldn't wait to get home and start drawing! The pages are colorful, and the characters' proportions are displayed nicely; a great book. I would recommend buying it from Amazon. -= MG
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Lighting is the one thing that makes or breaks any CG environment. This inspirational book and DVD give you everything you need to create convincing CG lightin; from the concepts and theoretical aspects to the techniques and tricks that are essential in a production environment. The stunning color illustrations throughout the book illustrate just what can be done, while the tutorials show you exactly how to do it.
Every ounce of theory is backed up with practical tutorials, using the free trial versions of 3ds Max and Combustion supplied on the companion DVD. The tutorials take you from the fundamentals of lighting, right through to advanced techniques with many new sections, including ones that cover radiosity techniques, rendering with mental ray, and compositing.
Certified by Autodesk, Darren Brooker's new edition teaches the real methods behind real-world work. If you want a one-stop master class in CG lighting, or if you just want to brush up on your existing skills - then this book contains everything you need.
* Everything you need to learn the art of CG lighting in one easy-to-use volume
* Free trial software and detailed tutorials take you through every step of the CG lighting process
* Learn the art and science of lighting CG environments the Autodesk-certified way
Customer Reviews:
Solid intro to lighting, but not for advanced users.......2007-08-01
Advanced user aren't going to learn anything revolutionary, but over all this is a good beginner/intermediate level guide to CG lighting. As with many other Focal Press titles, much of this book's contents are covered in Max 9's own tutorials and user reference.
Lights..camera...?.......2007-04-30
This is a good looking book with full color prints. One of the tutorials was highlighted in 3D Magazine as an example of 3 point lighting. I experienced some difficulty with some files when I tried to use the radiosity plugin. Also, one tutorial has missing files. The instructions kind of jumble together in think prose. Not easy to follow. The material, however, touches on light theory, shadows, HDI, and renderers. The HDI tutorial is a good one to introduce you to the concept and yes, HDI maps are included. I think this is a good cocktail table book. Nice discussions and great graphics. Can't take learning specifics about Max lights seriously. But good discussion and some good examples.
Good book.......2007-04-10
It is a good book. It really helps to understand different notions about the cg lighting. Well structured and uses everyday language.
Tutorials are good, sometimes maybe to long, but they help to structure and have an overview of the matter.
I recommend the book to everyone who want to have an understanding of how to set up lights in 3dsmax with maximum efficiency.
50/50.......2006-12-26
Now some of the information was extremely useful, especially if you know nothing at all about lighting. But there is nothing in this book that you couldnt find from a training DVD from Gnomon or something like that. Another thing is, I had to request 2 brand new DVDs because each one was missing a lot of models and textures. 3rd DVD yielded a flawless one and I was able to complete all of the tutorials. If you know nothing about CG Lighting, its worth a look at, if you have a minor understanding, you may want to look into Gnomon or something along those lines.
A little weak..........2006-11-18
I've been reviewing several books on lighting and rendering, in both Max and Maya, and from the reviews here I was expecting something a little better in this book.
The content about Max was slim pickings. It said almost nothing about most of the optional renderers like Vray and Brazil, just about a page each on those. Apart from that, there was general info from the manual.
The sections about how to actually light a scene were weak. It goes over basics of approaches like three point lighting, but I didn't find much in this book that deepened my understanding of how to actually light, it just looked like generalizations that could have been copied from older books.
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So far, Han and her new friends have been able to overcome everything that the enemy's thrown at them. But what happens when their next enemy turns out to be one of their own? The feared Nobunaga is finally revealed, but is he the real enemy? Chaos and all-out war break loose, with Han, Kotaro, Sukesaburou, and Kakunoshin's lives caught in the heat of it all!
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Fit to Print: A.M. Rosenthal and His Times
Joseph C. Goulden
Manufacturer: L. Stuart
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ASIN: 0818404744 |
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Book has 16 enjoyable, attractive and stimulating projects that cover all the basic growing skills. The perfect starter book for ages 3-7 years -- for older readers to use with minimum supervision, and for younger children to enjoy with adult help.
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The shocking story of America's treatment of German aliens during World War II is revealed by prominent historian Arnold Krammer in Undue Process. Using extensive primary research, including interviews with former prisoners and recently released government documents, Krammer illuminates the government's motives and methods and exposes the quality of life in the camps.
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The war beyond racism.......2005-09-15
So it seems that Americans actually fought a real enemy in WW2.No phobia,no groundless hate,a real enemy.Trust was not an option.Thank God it's over.This book tells it like it was-enlightened history.Heartily recommended.
wow!.......2002-03-03
Twice as many German Americans held in camps than Japanese Americans! Where is their compensation?
Book Description
The Reign of Charles V tells the story of one of the most important rulers in world history. As the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain during the mid-1500s, Charles V ruled the first truly global empire and was the greatest of all the Habsburg Emperors. William Maltby's engaging new study not only looks at the emperor as a person, but also examines such important critical issues as his policies and their consequences. Concise and readable, The Reign of Charles V provides an indispensable introduction to an era that changed the world.
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A short, succinct look at an important ruler's reign.......2007-01-23
First off, this is not a biography of Charles V. It is as the title says and what Maltby says in his Introduction, it is a history of the reign of Charles V. This glances quite a bit on Charles V, so you do see quite a bit of his life. Even more so you see his realms and the wars and laws that were enacted.
For the most part this is a short and succinct analysis of this important ruler's reign. It is a bit dry and sometimes reads more like a recital of facts, but it does move well from chapter to chapter.
I would recommend this book only to someone who has read a biography or is familiar with Charles V and would like a more close analysis of his reign.
3.75 stars.
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This book examines the three dimensions of European warfare, based on the campaigns of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558). Charles's role as commander-in-chief is evaluated by measuring his strategic aims. The process by which bankers took control of the finances of the Habsburg lands becomes clear from an examination of the source of the money to pay for Charles's campaigns. Finally, a comparison of the realms that provided most of Charles's revenues shows how some parliamentary bodies successfully pursued long-term local interests by exploiting the dynasty's need for money.
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The world of the first half of the sixteenth century was exceptionally dynamic. Voyages of discovery made the world larger; science and technology were revolutionized; Christian thought underwent a powerful renewal; the population and economy grew. And in the midst of this constellation of change, one man - the Emperor Charles V - ruled a conglomeration of territory more extensive than that previously held by any ruler in European history. What can one person, given an inordinate amount of power by quirk of fate, achieve? How much freedom did he in fact have? Did it help him reach his objectives? What unwanted results ensued from his actions? The relationship between the will of an individual and the power of structures in times of such mutability is at the core of Blockman's enquiry. He brings to the task a range of languages - without which it is scarcely possible to do justice to Charles's widespread, linguistically diverse imperium - a keen awareness of the most recent findings in modern scholarship, and the fruits of a professional lifetime's reflection.
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Carlos V/ Charles Quint: Emperador De Dos Mundos / Emperor of Two Worlds
Jean-pierre Soisson
Manufacturer: El Ateneo
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El Pedestal De Las Estatuas/ the Pedestal of the Statues
Antonio Gala
Manufacturer: Planeta
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ASIN: 8408071459 |
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The Emperor Charles V (Seminar Studies in History)
Martyn C. Rady
Manufacturer: Longman Group United Kingdom
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ASIN: 0582354757 |
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Don't trust a review that uses the word wee in it.......2003-12-11
On behalf of having to read this for a history class based upon a review relating to harry Potter. I would have to say this is the worst history book i have ever written. Rady jumps, and retraces his steps so repetatively its like he has no one to profread this book. BAsically it sux and don't ever waist your 22.50 unless you have to for some history class
kool book for kool dudes.......2000-01-29
This is the best thing to happen since harry potter read it and wee
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LA Pasion Ultima De Carlos V
Maria Teresa Alvarez
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ASIN: 8427026773 |
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Translates new mathematical ideas in nonlinear dynamics and chaos into a language that engineers and scientists can understand, and gives specific examples and applications of chaotic dynamics in the physical world. Also describes how to perform both computer and physical experiments in chaotic dynamics. Topics cover Poincare maps, fractal dimensions and Lyapunov exponents, illustrating their use in specific physical examples. Includes an extensive guide to the literature, especially that relating to more mathematically oriented works; a glossary of chaotic dynamics terms; a list of computer experiments; and details for a demonstration experiment on chaotic vibrations.
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Chaotic and Fractal Dynamics: An Introduction for Applied Scientists and Engineers
Francis C. Moon
Manufacturer: Wiley-Interscience
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A revision of a professional text on the phenomena of chaotic vibrations in fluids and solids. Major changes reflect the latest developments in this fast-moving topic, the introduction of problems to every chapter, additional mathematics and applications, more coverage of fractals, numerous computer and physical experiments. Contains eight pages of 4-color pictures.
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Fractal, Chaos, IFS.......2000-05-10
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