Have you ever watched the Fox Television show ???American Idol???? If you??™ve ever heard its
judges tell young hopefuls to take a song and ???Make it your own,??? you??™ve heard some good
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advice??”advice that applies to 3D design and animation as well as pop stardom.When a
prospective Idol sings her guts out on live television with a rendition of a popular tune,
raw talent can make a performance stand out, but to really wow the judges, she must invest
the song with her own personal feeling, style, and creativity.Make it her own. You can do
the same with 3D modeling and animation. Find what works for you and run with it.
Use Other Books with This Book
People often ask me how I write these books. Sometimes, I ask myself the very same question!
Whether I??™m completing my daily animation work, writing another book, or creating
courseware for 3D Garage.com, I find that using other books is a huge help. Books on
topics such as architectural design, photography, anatomy, and many other subjects can
be significant resources for 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation.
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