Cengage Learning PTR, 2012. — 538 p. — ISBN10: 1584506970, ISBN13: 978-1584506973.
Do you want to take your Poser skills beyond the basics and put the new features of Poser 8 into practice right away? If so, you've come to the right place. "Practical Poser 8: The Official Guide" is an updated edition of this best-selling reference for intermediate to advanced Poser users. It teaches the tasks you want and need to know to get the most out of Poser 8 for achieving professional, commercial-quality work. This edition covers all of the new Poser features introduced in the new version of the software. Learn texturing and material techniques from a master texture artist, and explore the work of Poser pros in the beautiful color insert section!
Using and Maintaining Poser Content
Using Cameras
Mastering Lights and Shadows
Creating Materials
Creating Custom Faces
Working with Poser Hair
Working with Poser Clothing
Creating Custom Morphs
UV Mapping
Groups and Materials for Models
Creating Your Own Image-Based Textures
From Modeler to Poser Library
Basics of Joint Parameters
Animation Overview
Animation in Poser
New Animation Features
Rendering
Post Work and Other Things to Consider
Appendix A: About the CD-ROM
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions.