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(More customer reviews)The manual that accompanies this newest version of Bryce is barely useful, full of errors and inconsistencies bound to mislead and, in particular, frustrate the beginner. Fortunately, there is a place where you can turn to learn the intricacies of the program, "Real World Bryce 4." Comprehensive and, for the beginner, daunting in the sheer scope of its information, I suspect that this will become the Bible for Brycers everywhere, whether just starting out or already familiar with earlier versions.
With such praise, why have I given it only four stars? Because not all the chapters are written with the same clarity as others (for example, Chapter 3 on Camera and Scene), and at times it is apparent in the exposition that a presumption exists that the reader has used earlier versions of Bryce, or has some familiarity with other 3D programs. This assumption at times makes the description of working within 3D space, various tools and instructions less than immediately accessible for the beginner, and is bound to lead to some temporary confusion on the part of the first time user. One might wish there was a 3D reference that learned from the example of Adobe's "Classroom in a Book" series, and provided more comprehensive tutorials and instruction. Though the latter are provided here, it is doubtful they are extensive enough to satisfy the needs of those just beginning to use the program. Fortunately, there are a large number of websites maintained by Bryce enthusiasts who are willing to share their knowledge and experience, and the authors themselves maintain such a site where additional tips are provided. My final quibble is that before I was even halfway through the book the binding had begun to fall apart, and as I suspect anyone purchasing this book will find themselves referring to it time and again, if for no other reason than that it is impossible to assimilate all the information present in a single reading, you may want to set aside some sturdy tape.
Nonetheless, this is an important resource for anyone intending to use Bryce, and, as I noted earlier, will surely set the standard of reference for anyone wishing to explore or use this extraordinary program.
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Corel's Bryce 4 puts the power to create breathtakingly realistic three-dimensional worlds at your fingertips. Mountains, plains, oceans, and abstract landscapes spring to life with incredibly detailed natural textures, special effects, and animation. Home users and professional animators alike choose Bryce for its ease of use, reasonable price, and fabulous results. Real World Bryce 4 is the natural choice for those who want to exploit the limitless artistic potential of the program.
Taking up where the manual leaves off, Real World Bryce 4 covers all the program's features, including the little-documented Deep Texture Editor, the heart of Bryce's natural-looking textures. The industrial-strength tips and techniques address your day-to-day production needs, giving you the best working approach for getting the most out of Bryce. Updated from the previous award-winning edition, the book features stunning full-color illustrations and a CD-ROM of samples, tutorial files, and a gallery of 3D artwork.
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