David B. Mattingly Knihy

C. J. Cherryhová je objev slavného amerického nakladatele Donalda A. Wollheima. A dnes jedna z nejoriginálnějších autorek science fiction. V jejích knihách nalezneme kromě dobrodružství a napínavé akce i dokonale prokreslené charaktery, mistrně vylíčené střety lidí s příslušníky cizích ras ve vesmíru. Stanici Pell přiřkli američtí čtenáři v roce 1982 cenu Hugo za nejlepší román roku. Sága z neklidné budoucnosti začíná konfliktem Země s jejími vesmírnými koloniemi. Stanice Pell se stává klíčem k vítězství a branou k další cestě ke hvězdám.

This how-to guide focuses on mastering digital matte painting, a technique that seamlessly integrates painted artwork with live-action film footage, enhancing the creative possibilities for movie settings. The book offers a range of industry and classroom-tested tools and techniques to elevate your skills. Veteran author and instructor David Mattingly guides you through the entire process, starting with rough concept sketches and progressing to perspective drawing, light and shadow application, and texturing elements. You will also learn to utilize Adobe After Effects and Autodesk Maya to bring your matte painting vision to life. The book features step-by-step instructions, complemented by screenshots and photos that illustrate each stage of creating a matte painting. Whether you're working on a studio production, independent film, TV commercial, or YouTube video, this guide equips you with the knowledge to successfully complete your project. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and supplementary materials are not included in the eBook file.

The conquerers were gone, the wooden horse lay rotting; and the son of Hector came down from the mountains to reclaim the throne of ravaged Troy. But there was no way for young Astyanax to rebuild his country or wreak vengeance--until the gods gave him a destiny: kidnapping the demi-goddess Helen . . . again.

A collection of fantasy artwork, in which Mattingly explains his techniques and provides step-by-step details for his painting The Subway Wizard. Mattingly's artwork includes futuristic paintings, humorous book covers, space ship paintings, computer graphics, human figures and wizards.