This book will allow you to explore lighting, cameras, shading networks, and other rendering issues from an introductory level and will also allow you to explor... » 

This book will allow you to explore lighting, cameras, shading networks, and other rendering issues from an introductory level and will also allow you to explore advanced concepts in a comfortable format. Each topic is explored in both theory and practice so that you'll not only understand the concepts presented, you'll be able to complete easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials. In addition, you'll take advantage of valuable chapter-by-chapter overviews provided in QuickTime® format on DVD-ROM. Offered by one of the book's contributors, Cathy McGinnis, an Alias|Wavefront™ Certified Instructor, these helpful movies will allow you to gain additional insight as you work through the book. «