Hundreds of images and screen captures help illustrate the written examples and clarify difficult concepts

The companion CD-ROM includes full-color versions of all the images used throughout the book, numerous animation tests created during the production process, Fault Effect, a full version of the completed pilot for The Autiton Archives, and a full version of Michael Scaramozzino's previous award-winning 3D animated CGI short film BlastOff.

In-depth practical examples from an actual production show how to accomplish all aspects of creating a 3D animated short