3D Toons

Whether you are an experienced creator, a newcomer to 3D, or just appreciate great cartoons, 3D Toons provides a fascinating look at the emerging art form of digital cartooning.

Hundreds of illustrations and commentary from working artists reveal the secrets of how 3D characters and sets are created for comics, web toons, graphic novels, and computer-animated short films.

Newcomers will benefit from the clear, non-technical discussions of body and facial design, texturing, rigging, lighting, posing, and other aspects of building digital characters that truly come to life.

3D Toons also shows how traditional animation media can be given fresh life using digital techniques. Well-designed, profusely illustrated spreads demonstrate how, in each approach, the cartoon is conceived, and how it evolves into the final work. A gallery section showcases the latest creations of some of today's leading artists.

3D Toons is an eye-opening overview of the digital cartoon world and essential reading for any artist on the cutting edge.