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The PBR Guide is a short book, so this review will be short. At less than 100 pages, it can be read in one sitting, but don’t let that fool you. There is critical knowledge inside these pages and the author does not waste time. The book is definitely focused on using the Substance suite of tools, and does mention Unreal Engine a
While I enjoy reading on Kindle (where possible) this book was only available in print when I originally purchased, and I’m actually glad I got the real book. Beginner’s Guide to ZBrush is packed to the brim with full-color photos, and the paper quality is top notch. At 288 pages, it’s not the longest book but it focuses on 3 specific projects and
3D content creation tools are probably the most complex software applications you can use on a computer today, and Autodesk Maya – An Introduction to 3D Modeling does a fine job of distilling that monster of a program down to the essentials. I’d consider this text to be more like a top 50 tips and tricks for Autodesk Maya. Inside you see the
Ami Chopine has created a timeless book with 3D Art Essentials. While most other texts tie themselves to a particular software or version, here we see the essential building blocks of creating 3D art in any application. This is foundational knowledge, and the book is not dated at all, even though it was published almost 10 years ago. If you are an aspiring
This book right here is gold for anyone wanting to get into virtual reality development with Unreal. There is not a lot of handholding, you are expected to understand the basics of using Unreal to get the most out of the book. Rather than trying to explain programming fundamentals or UE4 basic functionality, the authors instead jump straight into actual VR development. That
Wlad Marhulets has an amazing story to tell here, not just relevant to aspiring game developers but to anyone that likes a good success story. Basically the author immigrated to America, with little to no skills in game development, and managed to teach himself and launch a somewhat successful indie game on his own. This is the dream and this book is proof
I’ve read probably hundreds of game development books, and this one, I can say, is the best. Bar none. The authors are clear, and explain their steps as well as the reasoning behind it. They display keen knowledge of the subject matter, the topics are explored in every detail, and the final product is actually a quite impressive little demo. I will delve
Alan Thorn is one of my favorite authors for game development, and his latest book does not disappoint. It is somewhat short (I read it in one day), and not super complex, but I don’t think that was the intent. Here Alan has produced a relatively straightforward guide on how to move from using Unity to Godot and the delivery is excellent. I
This book is gold! I can’t convey how much vital information is contained in these pages. Daglow delves into just about everything you need to pick the game you want to make, start an indie company, and get to release. Though not exactly a legal text, it does help show the importance of having a lawyer, and also what kind of pitfalls to
Author David Nixon has done an admirable job of introducing the features of Unreal in an approachable package. Unlike similar books, this one focuses more on exposing what is possible with UE4, basically showing what most of the key buttons and objects are and what they do. While there were a couple tutorials at the end, they only take up a small portion
