Author: Gary Oliverio
Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Keywords: applications, library, wordware, modeling, character, maya
Number of Pages: 491
Published: 2006-10-25
List price: $44.95
ISBN-10: 1598220209
ISBN-13: 9781598220209

This Maya modeling book is unique in its approach to modeling a high-resolution character model. Where other books take a grueling approach that often leaves readers confused, Maya 8 Character Modeling breaks down the character into an easy-to-follow formula. Readers learn that modeling a character can be accomplished without the fear of being in over their heads. In addition, the author takes a light-hearted approach to the subject matter, making the learning process easier to digest. This allows the reader to look at the modeling process as an enjoyable undertaking as opposed to dealing with

Authors:Brenda Huettner, M. Katherine Brown, Char James-Tann
Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Keywords: tools, wordware, applications, library, collaborative, blogs, virtual, teams, getting, wikis, managing
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2007-02-25
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1598220284
ISBN-13: 9781598220285

Virtual collaborative team environments face unique challenges because co-workers are not able to interact in person. Managing Virtual Teams: Getting the Most from Wikis, Blogs, and Other Collaborative Tools provides practical advice for managers of distributed teams who must design the internal systems and meet deadlines with a diverse team, and for team members who want to develop and maintain professional relationships. To address these needs, this book is divided into two parts. Part I discusses the basics of team and project management, including team dynamics, communicat

Author: Mat Buckland
Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Keywords: example, game, programming
Number of Pages: 500
Published: 2004-11-25
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 1556220782
ISBN-13: 9781556220784

Programming Game AI by Example provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the "bread and butter" AI techniques used by the game development industry, leading the reader through the process of designing, programming, and implementing intelligent agents for action games using the C++ programming language. Techniques covered include state- and goal-based behavior, inter-agent communication, individual and group steering behaviors, team AI, graph theory, search, path planning and optimization, triggers, scripting, scripted finite state machines, perceptual modeling, goal evaluation

Author: Chris Tull
Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Keywords: wordware, applications, library, photoshop, adobe, designer, guide, web
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2006-02-25
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1598220012
ISBN-13: 9781598220018

Web Designer’s Guide to Adobe Photoshop covers these topics and more. A one-stop source of web-specific production methods necessary to create well-designed, functional, and aesthetically pleasing web pages, this book provides readers with real how-to information on web design. You’ll learn to build buttons, logos, web headers, and other web graphics, pull them into a web editing program, and even go live with your masterpiece. Whether you goal is to expand your professional skills or simply handle your local club’s web site, Web Designer’s Guide to Adobe Photoshop will

Author: Michael Busby
Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Keywords: library, internet, wordware, google, learn
Number of Pages: 350
Published: 2003-12-25
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1556220383
ISBN-13: 9781556220388

This book is the only book of its kind on the market covering how to use the basic, intermediate, and advanced search modifiers Google makes available to users.

Author: Cecelia L. Allison
Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Keywords: applications, library, wordware, access, microsoft, sql
Number of Pages: 368
Published: 2005-10-25
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 1556220928
ISBN-13: 9781556220920

SQL for Microsoft Access unlocks the power of Structured Query Language (SQL) in Microsoft Access. It guides the reader through step-by-step examples of creating a database in Microsoft Access using SQL script to create tables, add records to tables, and retrieve and manage records using simple to advanced data manipulation techniques including queries and views. The reader also encounters exam-ples of integrating SQL script into VBA and ASP code. * Explore the relational database structure and the basics of SQL. * Learn how to insert, retrieve, and filter records. * Understand how tab

Author: Ari Feldman
Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Keywords: graphics, game, computer, arcade, designing
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2000-11-01
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 1556227558
ISBN-13: 9781556227554

Graphics play a central role in the computer gaming experience, and arcade-style games are no exception. Designing Arcade Computer Game Graphics emphasizes the development of quality graphics for 2D arcade-style computer games, both online and offline, including such topics as game design and documentation, graphics tools, animation, proper color usage, and fonts. Graphic designer and animator Ari Feldman provides a step-by-step example of designing 2D graphics and animation for an arcade-style game.   * Understand the capabilities of various display modes and learn the nuances of des