Inspire your own creativity with Digital Mayhem 3D Machine Techniques. Compiled by Duncan Evans, founder of 3D Artist Magazine, this book is the next installment of the Digital Mayhem series. Explore, page after page, spectacular machine images created by the industry's top talent. With over 500 stunning images, Digital Mayhem 3D Machine Techniques is not your basic software manual. It is where technique and inspiration meet - a detailed and innovative guide to great machine images. Each chapter contains vibrant images and an explanation of the artist's workflow, including a step-by-step tutorial to help you achieve similar results. From pre-viz to post production, this book takes you through the whole process of creating your very own machine masterpiece! Get inside the minds of the artists with breakdown overviews and supporting imagery to explain what went into their piece. Expand your digital canvas to include a variety of software techniques, tools and workflows. Visit the companion website for additional resources to help you develop your machine technique skills. Key FeaturesTutorials and images are provided by artists who are from all regions of the worldEvery image is coupled with a description of the artists' techniques and their problem solving solutions. Helps anyone develop time saving workflow tricks, apply software shortcuts, and keep abreast of industry trends Each artist highlights a specific creative technique or design element, offering cutting-edge insight and technical know-how of digital masters