Keyshot 3D Rendering

Jei Lee Jo

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Year: 2012
• ISBN:
  9781849694827
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: Information Technology
• Index: Computer Science

In Detail

Creating realistic images has been always a meticulous process where setting up the stage is a long and complicated task. KeyShot has simplified this process by allowing us to have a greater amount of control and flexibility in all aspects of the rendering procedure.

"KeyShot 3D Rendering" provides a series of exercises with a detailed explanation of each part of the pipeline, from importing our model, to texturing, lighting, and rendering. In addition, the book covers in detail how to use all the necessary parameters inside KeyShot and also explains alternative methods to showcase your work.

"KeyShot 3D Rendering" starts with covering all the basic principles and fundamentals of how to work and navigate in KeyShot. Throughout the book, there will be exercises that will guide and help you to complete the chapter's assignment. Also there will be an explanation of all the terms and parameters used in the exercises.

You will learn how to use HDRIs (High Dynamic Range Images) as the primary source for lighting and also how to incorporate backplate images into a scene. You will learn how to create your own materials, textures, and labels. Lastly this book covers camera functions, real-time settings to improve the workflow of your assignments, and also rendering properties.

The exercises in the book will provide you with all the tools necessary to bring your models to life and set up your own environment. You will learn how to adjust overall properties accordingly to maximize rendering output.

Approach

The book includes a series of step-by-step illustrated tutorials supported by a detailed explanation for each aspect of the 3D rendering procedure. Some of the procedures or steps may be omitted if they have been previously explained in an exercise or chapter.

Who this book is for

"KeyShot 3D Rendering" is ideal for beginners and professionals who are involved with product development, entertainment, and industrial design. It is recommended for readers who already have some level of experience with 3D modelling, texturing, and rendering applications.

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Table of Contents

KeyShot 3D Rendering

Credits

About the Author

About the Reviewers

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Preface

What this book covers

What you need for this book

Who this book is for

Conventions

Reader feedback

Customer support

Downloading the example code

Errata

Piracy

Questions

1. KeyShot's Overview

Introducing KeyShot

KeyShot versus traditional rendering programs

Getting started

Importing projects

The interface

Scene

Material

Material properties window

Environment

Environment properties window

Summary

2. Understanding Materials and Textures

Placing and editing materials

Pad

Tablet case

Buttons

Transparent cover

Adding a label

USB cable

Wacom stylus

Eraser

Barrel

Rubber grip

Side switches

Connector

Nib

Understanding materials and their properties

Textures properties

Labels tab

How to create materials

Plastics

Creating glass using plastic

Metals

Glass

Advanced

Texturing materials and methods

Summary

3. Lighting Made Easy

Setting up our scene

Lighting properties

HDRI editor

Real-time settings

Working with cameras

Camera attributes

Insulated cup

Duplicating models

Summary

4. Showcasing and Product Presentation

Preparing our project

Rendering in KeyShot

Output menu

Quality menu

Queue menu

Region menu

Network menu

Creating a turntable presentation

Summary

5. Adding Effects with Photoshop

Replacing our background

Summary

A. Command Lists and Hotkeys

Shortcuts menu

Files and documents

Toggling

Space and environment

Camera hotkeys

General hotkeys

Material hotkeys

Animation hotkeys

Real-time hotkeys

Index

KeyShot 3D Rendering

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Credits

Author

Jei Lee Jo

Reviewers

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Marlon Muñoz

Acquisition Editor

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Commissioning Editor

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Technical Editors

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Copy Editors

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Indexer

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Cover Work

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About the Author

Jei Lee Jo, as a young child, had a passion for science fiction, fantasy worlds, and games. He lived mostly in Venezuela "before he moved to the United States in 2003. While in Venezuela, he studied biology sciences at La Universidad de los Andes During this period, he also worked as a Lab Technician, designing media tools and maquettes. After arriving in the United States, Jei became a Designer and CG Modeler at San Jose State University, where his aim was to always find a path where science and art co-exist in balance, and where each field supports the other in creating tools that are not only attractive and beautiful, but also practical. He currently works as Clinical Specialist 3D Modeler at Stryker OtisMed and has clients from industries such as Electronic Arts and Cisco Systems.

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