Amorphium Pro (version 2) from Electric Image, represents cutting edge technology in 3D modeling and painting tools. Lauded as a ground breaking 3D tool, it has won many awards because of its incredible ability to handshake with all major 2D and 3D formats. This powerful package is widely used and to date, there are no third party books available on it. As the first book for Amorphium, The Amorphium Pro Handbook provides insights into all of the tremendous functionality this package offers. Using a wide variety of tutorials, users learn the basic project related interface navigation as well as the more complex and advanced features. An advanced section includes a variety of unique projects created by the author and other experienced Amorphium Pro users. These in-depth projects delve into the heart of Amorphium Pro to teach users how to enhance their models and animations.

Features

• First book available on this powerful program
• Completely tutorial based to provide users with a variety of “hands-on” learning experiences
• Detailed coverage of the many powerful features deep in the program that users may not have uncovered
• Companion CD (Win/Mac) includes all of the project files related to the tutorials in the book, original 3D models that can be customized, and other useful files.

Table of Contents

Part I: Chapter 1: First Contact -Startup Screen and Project Parameter Settings; Chapter 2: Configuring Tasks; Chapter 3: Assigning Masks; Chapter 4: Testing the Tool Options; Chapter 5: Applying FX; Chapter 6: HeightShop Discoveries; Chapter 7: Mastering Morphs; Chapter 8: True 3D Painting; Chapter 9: Selecting Channels; Chapter 10: The Mapper Tools; TheMapper; Chapter 11: Using BioSpheres ; Chapter 12: Handling Waxs; Chapter 13: Composing the Pieces: Part II: Advanced Projects: Contains eight unique projects; Appendix A: What’s on the CD-ROM; Appendix B: Short Glossary of Amorphium Terms

R. Shamms Mortier has written a number of successful books, contributes to a variety of industry magazines, and is a regular contributor to the Graphics Resource Club (http://www.graphicsresourceclub.com). He resides in Vermont and can be reached at rshamms@together.net