Get up to speed with Ray Dream Studio 5.0 in no time with this completely updated version of the best-selling Ray Dream Handbook. With this collection of tutorials, tips, and techniques from Ray Dream professionals, you'll learn everything you need to know for creating spectacular 3D graphics.

Features

• Two new chapters on Special Effects Tips & Techniques, and Ray Dream Studio and the Internet covering explosions, shockwaves, lightning bolts, fire & smoke, and using Animated GIFs and RealVR
• Covers all of the new features of version 5.0 Includes new shader components – psychedelic, gradient, and cellular
• Provides new modeling tips & techniques including using the MeshForm Modeler, Explode Deformer, and Fountain Primitive
• A variety of new lighting tips & techniques such as direct manipulation controls,
• Four Elements, Professional Lens Pack, Soft Shadows, and Visible light beams
• CD-ROM includes tutorials from the book, images, software demos, and
• other useful applications.

John Sledd is a writer, editor, freelance illustrator in the science fiction / fantasy and cartoon genres, and a self-proclaimed Ray Dream Studio aficionado.