
Introduction to Poser 8
Learn Smith Micro Poser 8 Using Smith Micro Poser, you'll learn the features and workflow that the pros use. In a simple step-by-step, plain English approach, Stephen will show you exactly what you need to know. Even if you have no prior experience, this video will teach you what you need to know to create stunning artwork in Poser 8. (Also covers the new interface of Poser 2010). This PhotoshopCAFE training video shows you how to pose a character, apply clothing and accessories, lighting, rendering and much more. You will import to Photoshop and integrate it into a scene. This DVD will also address the concept of posing characters into a visual story line. This fast loading DVD ROM contains sharp wide-screen video. The advanced interface allows the user to instantly jump to any of the 23 lessons with complete control over the playback. All the lesson files are included, so you can follow along at your own pace! If you've ever dreamed of easily creating 3D characters to integrate with your 2D or 3D artwork this is the video for you!
Your Instructor

Stephen Burns (www.chromeallusion.com) has discovered the same passion for the digital medium as he has for photography as an art form. His background began as a photographer 28 year ago and in time, progressed toward the digital medium. He is the author of five books including, Advanced Photoshop CS4Trickery & FX and The Art of Poser & Photoshop and is a corporate instructor and lecturer in the application of digital art and design for the past 14 years. He has been exhibiting digital fine art internationally at galleries such as Durban Art Museum in South Africa, Citizens Gallery in Yokahama, Japan, and CECUT Museum Of Mexico to name a few. Stephen regularly speaks at events like Siggraph and is the president of the San Diego Photoshop Users Group (www.sdphotoshopusrs.com ) of which there are currently 3000 members strong and growing.
Course Curriculum
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StartIntroduction to the DVD (2:52)
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StartPoser 8 Overview (8:28)
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StartNavigating the 3D Interface (7:14)
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StartSelecting individual components on the character (7:51)
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StartSetting up the 3D visual components (10:14)
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StartPosing your Character (5:50)
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StartCreating and setting lighting (6:02)
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StartSetting up Custom libraries and importing 3D models (4:45)
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StartApplying Cloths to your characters (6:55)
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StartWorkflow for setting up your scene for an IBL environment (11:37)
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StartPose your character in the desired backdrop (5:19)
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StartWorking with multiple cameras and applying IBL (5:00)
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StartSetting up lighting to match a photographic scene (part 1) (5:33)
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StartSetting up lighting to match a photographic scene (part 2) (4:46)
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StartAdding additional characters into your scene (3:39)
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StartWorking in the Texture Room (5:49)
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StartHow to use inspirational sources to Pose (part 1) (5:12)
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StartHow to use inspirational sources to Pose (part 2) (10:10)
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StartHow to use inspirational sources to Pose (part 3) (6:33)
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StartHow to use inspirational sources to Pose (part 4) (6:26)
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StartAltering the body type of you character (part 1) (10:15)
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StartAltering the body type of you character (part 2) (3:24)
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StartExporting Poser 3D objects into Photoshop (7:02)
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StartIpad (2:11)