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Realm Graphics is out to not only provide images to those who don't want to create their own, but also suggest some reference materials that may assist in creating your own images. Here are a few titles from Amazon.com that may spark your creativity. Click the book picture for the full details. |
Our book list would be incomplete without that namesake of Ender Design
the creator of Realm Graphics. An excellent piece of science fiction,
character development, and a look at what the future might hold. Ohh, and Ender is a Turkish word
meaning "rare or unusual" hmmm... fitting.
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Updated for Photoshop 7, readers find techniques and solutions developed by renowned artists
and designers, plus no-nonsense practical advice on using the software and galleries of
professional artwork for print, multimedia, video and film. The CD-ROM contains filters,
prerecorded "Actions" for special effects, photos and sample programs.
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Presents expert knowledge and advice to Bryce programmers, game developers, and other Bryce users,
including beginners who can use the special section devoted to them to get up and running in about
an hour (or so it's claimed). The new edition has been expanded to include thorough exploration of
Bryce's animation features. The included CD-ROM includes Bryce scene files, movies, and material and
texture preset files to add to Bryce libraries.
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LightWave 3D Applied is designed to teach users various aspects of LightWave 3D, from basic
modeling and surfacing, to advanced techniques used by Hollywood effects studios. These
techniques are taught in project form, rather than as individual topics, since real world projects
almost always make use of several vaious techniques which are modified to fit the project at
hand.
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A guide to XML and its capabilities, including references to real-life projects.
Teaches designers what parts of XML are most helpful, with coverage of
basic concepts and core syntax, the use of stylesheets, document modeling with
DTDs and XML schema, and internationalization using Unicode.
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Kofler's MySQL introduces the many facets of MySQL, guiding the reader through installation,
configuration, and subsequent implementation of the popular database server. Intermingling
MySQL instruction with valuable general database design philosophy, MySQL proves to be an
irreplaceable resource for MySQL novices and experts alike.
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This highly visual four-color book presents a wide array of special effects for World Wide Web
pages which can be created using Adobe Photoshop. Readers will find coverage where two hot
topics converge: Photoshop and the Internet. Context and guidance are provided for print
designers moving to the Web, with creative ideas supported by examples, tips, and
techniques.
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Written by a leading trueSpace expert, this professional level book is for 3D graphics
professionals who want to master the skills necessary to stand out in a highly competitive
industry. The CD-ROM contains valuable shareware plug-ins, various sample textures and
models, exercise files, and a trueSpace 4 demo.
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