Introduction to XSI Render Tree
Learn rendering techniques and workflow in XSI

$45.99

Software: XSI 5 Foundation*
Run Time: 2 hrs. 30 min., 1 disc
Availability: Ships next business day

Explore the Render Tree and gain control over the appearance of your objects in XSI with 2.5 hours of project-based training. Ideal for new and beginning users.

Includes a free trial of SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.5 Foundation!

Popular highlights include:

    * Render Tree Overview
    * Bump Map Generators
    * Displacement Maps
    * Texture Projections
    * Mix Nodes
    * Advanced Texture Placement
    * Volumetric Effects with Light Shaders
    * Layering Textures
    * Ambient Occlusion Shader
    * Material Editor

* XSI Essentials and higher is recommended for several lessons. Please see the outline.

Lesson Outline:
 
1. Introduction and project overview 1:08
2. Navigating the Render Tree 4:35
3. Adding new nodes and creating connections between them 5:33
4. Surface Shaders (part 1): discussing parameters common to all surface shader types 11:31
5. Surface Shaders (part 2): looking at unique features of each surface shader and their common uses 15:21
6. Texture Supports and Projections (part 1) 5:30
7. Texture Supports and Projections (part 2): using multiple texture supports on a single object 8:15
8. Looking at Mix Nodes, which let you mix several images and shaders to create unique effects 4:44
9. Exploring different methods for adjusting the texture placement 7:25
10. Bump and Displacement Maps 12:38
11. Using Weight Maps to control different operators and as color mixing controls 8:57
12. Discussing several methods of assigning and sharing materials 11:38
13. Stained-Glass Window (part 1): texturing the main wall 7:46
14. Stained-Glass Window (part 2): adding color and bump maps to the bricks around the window 7:49
15. Stained-Glass Window (part 3): texturing the stained-glass window (requires XSI Essentials and higher) 8:04
16. Stained Glass Window (part 4): adding specialized nodes to individual lights and to the scene's render passes 8:30
17. Stained Glass Window (part 5): creating light rays that pass through the colored parts of the window 9:01
18. Stained Glass Window (part 6): using the Ambient Occlusion node 7:25
Total Run Time: 2:22:00

Specifications
Item #: XSB-008
Software Requirement: XSI 5 Foundation*
Run Time: 2 hrs. 30 min., 1 disc
Format: CD-ROM
Availability: Ships next business day
Weight: 0.25 lbs
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