This new edition of The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects offers clear, step-by-step guidelines to the entire process of creating a fully rendered 3D computer animation or still-image. With up-to-date coverage of the latest computer animation techniques and technology, this versatile guide provides insightful information for creating animations on film and video, computer and platform games, and visual effects for live action - from modeling and rendering to animation and compositing. Designed to work with any computer platform, this Third Edition cuts through technical jargon and presents numerous easy-to-understand instructive diagrams. Full-color examples are presented - including visual effects and animated feature movies, TV shows, and computer games - by such leading companies as Pixar Animation Studios, DreamWorks, Fox, Sony, Square, Electronic Arts, Midway Games, and many independent artists and studios.