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 Desktop Images Training DVD for LW3D Posted by: amigo
Source: Press Release
Date: Mon Apr 07 2003
(NAB)�Las Vegas, NV -�April 7, 2003-� Desktop Images, a leading provider of visual training solutions for the creative community worldwide, today announced the release of The Essential Character Modeling and Animation Series on DVD. Featuring the expertise of Todd Grimes, principal of Evil Plan Studios, the 5-DVD series consists of a comprehensive, start-to-finish approach to modeling and animating characters in LightWave 3D, versions 7.0 and 7.5. The DVDs, available individually or as a set of 5, also include full project files to enable better interaction and further training by the user.
With over thirteen hours of material included on the 5-DVD set, The Essential Character Modeling and Animation Series offers an �artist study� of the process of character animation. The material includes instruction from the first rough sketch to the finished animation, as well as all project files needed to follow along and a reference card to easily locate subject matter for quick review. By not only presenting the process of character animation, but explaining the concepts and techniques behind it, this series allows users to better learn LightWave 3D, and to improve their knowledge and skills both of 3D character animation and of the 2D concepts and methods that augment 3D computer-generated artwork.
�I am thrilled to have worked with Desktop Images to complete The Essential Character Modeling and Animation Series,� said Grimes, the featured artist for the series. �The DVD format allows for a great deal of in-depth information to be presented, and the quality of the Desktop Images training products has always been excellent.�
DVD Highlights Include:
� Over 13 hours of Training
� All Project Files Included
� Head Modeling
� Facial Detail
� Body Modeling
� Object Rigging
� Body Detail
� Facial Animation
� Lip Sync
� Body Animation
� Region coded: 0
� English Subtitled for the Hearing Impaired
Pricing and Availability
The Essential Character Modeling and Animation Series is available now through Desktop Images or their worldwide authorized reseller network. The set of 5 DVDs, including Head Modeling, Body Modeling, Model Rigging, Facial Animation, and Body Animation, is available for a suggested retail price of US$ 314.75. Individual DVDs are available for a suggested retail price of US$ 69.95 each. The DVDs are region coded 0, allowing playback in DVD players worldwide.
About Todd Grimes
Todd Grimes is the principal modeler and animator for Evil Plan Studios. Todd has worked on projects at numerous Hollywood production studios including Nickelodeon, Warner Home Video & Threshold Entertainment. He is a former instructor with The Lab 3D and has taught numerous animation workshops around the world. Todd's writing has been published in many industry magazines including Keyframe and 3D Artist. Praise for Todd�s training technique following his recent Character Animation Training Tour include:
� �Todd Grimes is a fantastically talented and patient instructor and his work examples used during the class are impressive.�
� �Not just a tips and tricks seminar . . . but some real insight on methodology and smart ways to set up workflow to reduce the amount of headaches in the long haul. Todd Rocks. Very straightforward. Zero Hype. Real Tools.�
� �The class was GREAT!! Todd makes it all look easy!�
About Desktop Images
Desktop Images has been producing and distributing training videos and DVDs for computer software and hardware products since 1992. Each program is professionally produced utilizing "Virtual Set Technology," placing the instructor in a virtual 3D environment. The tapes provide a full-screen view of the computer's interface, which is inter-cut with close-up screen views, along with a keyboard view to provide the maximum learning experience with reduced viewer fatigue. Each video includes a time indexed reference card to easily locate subject matter for quick review. Currently, the Desktop Images catalog features training for NewTek's LightWave 3D, Aura, the Video Toaster, and Video Toaster Flyer, Boris FX and Boris Red, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects. For more information on Desktop Images, visit their Website at www.desktopimages.com.
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