:Base rdd.hlp
:Title Ray Dream 3D Help
1 About Ray Dream 3D=about_ray_dream_studio
1 Key Features=whatsnew
1 Overview Information
2 Windows, Palettes, and Toolbars
3 Perspective Window=perspective_window
3 About the Working Box=about_the_working_box
3 About the Modeling Windows=about_the_modeling_windows
3 Previewing Objects=previewing_objects
3 Time Line/Hierarchy Window=timeline_hierarchy_window
3 Browser Window=browser_window
3 Properties Palette=properties_palette
3 Toolbars=toolbars
3 About the Workspace (The Universe)=about_the_workspace_(the_universe)
2 The Basics
3 About Files=learning_about_files
3 Display colors=display_colors
3 About the Scratch Disk=About_the_scratch_disk
3 Extensions=using_extensions
3 Plug-ins=using_plugins
3 Preferences=setting_application_preferences
3 Your Workspace=setting_up_your_workspace
3 Using Toolbars=using_toolbars
3 About Undoing Operations=about_undoing_operations
3 Modifying your Last Action=modifying_the_last_action
2 About 3D
3 Thinking in 3D=thinking_in_3d
3 Using Shading=using_shading
3 Using Lighting=using_lighting
3 Viewing your Scene=viewing_your_scene
3 Rendering a Scene=rendering_a_scene
2 About Animation
3 Animation Overview=animation_overview
3 The Animation Process=the_animation_process
3 Time Line Window=time_line_window
3 Time Controller Toolbar=time_controller_toolbar
3 Customizing Your Workspace for Animation=customizing_your_workspace_for_animation
3 About Special Animation Features=special_animation_features
3 About Tweeners=tweeners
3 Animating with Modelers=animating_with_the_modelers
3 About Rotoscoping=rotoscoping
3 Storyboarding=storyboarding
3 Simplifying Your Scenes=simplifying_your_scenes
3 Rendering Without Compression=rendering_without_compression
3 Motion and Timing in Animation
4 Squash and Stretch=squash_and_stretch
4 Lag and Overlap=lag_and_overlap
4 Arc Versus Straight Line Movement=arc_versus_straight_line_movement
4 Secondary Motion=secondary_motion
4 Anticipation and Follow-through=anticipation_and_follow-through
4 Exaggeration=exaggeration
4 Timing=timing
2 About Scenes
3 Creating a New Scene=creating_a_new_scene
3 The Scene Wizard=using_the_scene_wizard
3 The Browser=using_the_browser
3 The Time Line Window=using_the_time_line_window
3 Navigating your Scene=navigating_your_scene
3 Default View=default_view
2 About Primitives
3 Modeling vs. Primitives=modeling_versus_primitives
3 Environmental Primitives=creating_environmental_primitives
3 Text Objects=size_of_text_objects_in_the_universe
2 About Modeling
3 About Free Form Modeling=about_free_form_modeling
3 Jumping Into and Out of an Object=jumping_into_and_out_of_an_object
3 Straight Extrusion=straight_extrusion
3 Scaling=scaling
3 Lathing Technique=lathing_technique
3 Cross Sections=cross_sections
3 Complex Sweep Paths=complex_sweep_paths
3 Choosing a modeling technique=choosing_a_modeling_technique
3 The Free Form Modeling Window=the_free_form_modeling_window
3 The Modeling Box=the_modeling_box
3 Cross Section Planes=cross_section_planes
3 The Sweep Path=the_sweep_path
3 The Extrusion Envelope=the_extrusion_envelope
3 Working on the Drawing Plane=working_on_the_drawing_plane
3 About Modeling Tools
4 About the Pen tool=about_the_pen_tool
4 About the Selection Tool=about_the_selection_tool
4 About the Add Point Tool=about_the_add_point_tool
4 About the 2D Primitive Tools=about_the_2d_primitive_tools
4 About the 2D Text Tool=about_the_2d_text_tool
3 Modeling Complex Polymesh Objects=using_standard_modeling_techniques_to_create_complex_polymesh_objects
3 Polygon and Polyline Cross Sections=modeling_with_polygon_and_polyline_cross_sections
3 Lathing with Polygon and Polyline Profiles=lathing_with_polygon_and_polyline_profiles
3 Boolean Operations and Polymesh Objects=using_boolean_operations_to_create_complex_polymesh_objects
2 About Objects
3 Specifying Object Properties=specifying_object_properties
3 Vertices and Edges=moving_vertices_and_edges
3 Describe an Object=controlling_the_number_of_vertices_and_edges_used_to_describe_an_object
3 Aligning Polymesh Objects=aligning_polymesh_objects
3 Transforming Polymesh Objects and Selections=transforming_polymesh_objects_and_selections
3 The Objects Browser=the_objects_browser
3 Using the Working Box=changing_the_position_and_attitude_of_the_working_box
3 Object Symmetry=changing_the_object_symmetry
2 Shading Objects
3 About Shaders=about_shaders
3 Why Create a Shader?=why_create_a_shader
4 Building and Editing Shaders=about_building_and_editing_shaders
3 Applying Shaders=applying_shaders
3 About Managing Shaders
4 Managing Shaders=managing_shaders
4 The Shader Tree=the_shader_tree
4 Navigating the Shader Tree=navigating_the_shader_tree
4 Choosing a Display Mode=choosing_a_display_mode
4 Editing the Shader Tree=editing_the_shader_tree
3 Shading Layers=master_and_object_shading_layers
3 Mapping Modes=mapping_modes
3 The Primer=the_primer
3 3D Paint=3d_paint
3 The Browser Palette=the_browser_palette
3 The Current Shader Editor=the_current_shader_editor
3 Composite Shaders Versus Global Mix Shaders=composite_shaders_vs_global_mix_shaders
3 Shader Components
4 About Shader Components=about_shader_components
4 Moving Components by Dragging=moving_components_by_dragging
4 Color Component=color_component
4 Value Component=value_component
4 Texture Map Component=texture_map_component
4 Using Color Images as Texture Maps=using_color_images_as_texture_maps
4 Black & White Grayscale Images as Texture Maps=black_white_and_grayscale_texture_maps
4 Storing Maps Internally Versus Externally=storing_maps_internally_vs_externally
4 Movie Component=movie_component
3 Operators
4 About Operators=about_operators
4 The Mix Operator=the_mix_operator
4 The Add (+) Operator=the_add_(+)_operator
4 The Subtract (-) Operator=the_subtract_(-)_operator
4 The Multilpy (*) Operator=the_multiply_(*)_operator
4 About Functions=about_functions
3 Shader Channels
4 The Color Shader Channel=the_color_shader_channel
4 Highlight and Shininess=highlight_and_shininess
4 Bump=bump
4 Reflection=reflection
4 Transparency=transparency
4 Refraction=refraction
4 Glow=glow
3 Building and Editing Shaders
2 About 3D Paint
3 Using 3D Paint=using_3d_paint
3 Rectangle Tool=rectangle_tool
3 Ellipse tool=ellipse_tool
3 Polygon Tool=polygon_tool
3 Brush Tool=brush_tool
2 Advanced Editing
3 About The Drawing Plane Grid=about_the_drawing_plane_grid
3 About the Properties Palette=about_the_properties_palette
3 Working with Cross Sections=working_with_cross_sections
3 Modeling with Multiple Cross Sections=modeling_with_multiple_cross_sections
3 Adding and Removing Cross Sections=adding_and_removing_cross_sections
3 Working with the Sweep Path=working_with_the_sweep_path
3 Drawing the Sweep Path in 3D=drawing_the_sweep_path_in_3d
3 Cross Sections and the Sweep Path=cross_sections_and_the_sweep_path
3 Translation vs. Pipeline=translation_vs._pipeline
3 Choosing an Extrusion Method=choosing_an_extrusion_method
3 About Extrusion Presets=about_extrusion_presets
3 The Torus Extrusion Preset=the_torus_extrusion_preset
3 Using the Extrusion Envelope
4 Using the Extrusion Envelope=using_the_extrusion_envelope
4 Understanding the Envelope=understanding_the_envelope
4 How the Envelope Relates to the Sweep Path=how_the_envelope_relates_to_the_sweep_path
4 How the Envelope Relates to Cross Sections=how_the_envelope_relates_to_cross_sections
3 Lathing
4 Lathing=lathing
4 Lathing With the Extrusion Envelope=lathing_with_the_extrusion_envelope
2 Scenes
3 Building Your Scene
s Contents=building_your_scenes_contents
3 Building a Hierarchical Structure=building_a_hierarchical_structure
3 Objects in the Scene
4 About Object Preview=about_object_preview
4 About Bounding Boxes and Projections=about_bounding_boxes_and_projections
4 About Selecting Objects=about_selecting_objects
4 Arranging Objects=arranging_objects
4 About the Hot Point=about_the_hot_point
4 Positioning Objects=positioning_objects
4 Resizing Objects=resizing_objects
4 Orienting Objects=orienting_objects
4 About Free Rotating=about_free_rotating
4 Special Orientation Features=special_orientation_features
3 Working with Master Objects
4 Working with Master Objects=working_with_master_objects
4 Objects and Masters Tabs in the Hierarchy=objects_and_masters_tabs_in_the_hierarchy
2 Groups and Links
3 Groups and Links=groups_and_links
3 About Linking Objects=about_linking_objects
3 Types of Links=types_of_links
3 About Controlling Links Directly=about_controlling_links_directly
3 Building Chains of Links=building_chains_of_links
3 About the Links Browser=about_the_links_browser
2 Lights and Cameras
3 Lights
4 About Lighting=about_lighting
4 Where Lighting Effects Are Visible=where_lighting_effects_are_visible
4 Setting Up Lights
4 Setting Lights=setting_lights
4 Spot Light Characteristics=about_spot_light_characteristics
3 Gels
4 Using Gels=about_using_gels
4 Movie Controls=movie_controls
4 Selecting a Movie for a Gel=selecting_a_movie_for_a_gel
4 Previewing a Movie in the Gel Tab=previewing_a_movie_in_the_gel_tab
3 Cameras 
4 About Cameras=about_cameras
4 Using Cameras=using_cameras
4 The Camera
s Field of View=the_cameras_field_of_view
4 Changing Your Perspective on the Scene=changing_your_perspective_on_the_scene
4 Navigating the Current Camera=navigating_the_current_camera
4 Rotating the Camera Around an Object=rotating_the_camera_around_an_object
4 Panning the Camera=panning_the_camera
4 Tracking the Camera=tracking_the_camera
2 Animating
3 About Key Event Animation=about_key_event_animation
3 About Time-Based Animation=about_time-based_animation
3 Animatable Properties=animatable_properties
3 About Properties in the Hierarchy=about_properties_in_the_hierarchy
3 Changing the Property Display in the Time Line Window=changing_the_property_display_in_the_time_line_window
3 About the Fixed Animation Hierarchy=about_the_fixed_animation_hierarchy
3 The Hierarchy/Time Line Window=the_hierarchy/time_line_window
3 Hierarchy Area Objects, Masters, and Effects Tabs=hierarchy_area_objects_masters_and_effects_tabs
3 The Time Line Area=about_the_time_line_area
3 Overlapping Key Event Markers=about_overlapping_key_event_markers
3 The Time Axis=the_time_axis
3 About Time Scale and Frame Rate=about_time_scale_and_frame_rate
3 Previewing an Animation=previewing_an_animation
3 Defining Key Events=defining_key_events
3 Editing the Time Line=editing_the_time_line
3 About Tweeners=about_tweeners
2 Animating Techniques
3 Animating Object Shapes=animating_object_shape
3 Particle and Volumetric Primitives
3 About Volumetric Primitives=about_volumetric_primitives
3 Animating Motion
4 Overview=about_animating_motion
4 Duplicating Relative Motion with Groups=about_duplicating_relative_motion_with_groups
4 Cloaking an Object=about_cloaking_an_object
3 Rotoscoping
4 Overview=about_rotoscoping
4 Synchronizing Movie Frames=about_synchronizing_movie_frames
3 Animating Shaders
4 Overview=about_animating_shaders
4 Global Mix and Mix Components=animating_shaders_with_the_global_mix_and_mix_components
3 Rotoscoping in Non-Color Shader Channels=rotoscoping_in_non-color_shader_channels
2 Post-Production
3 Overview=post-production_overview
3 Post-Production Applications=post-production_applications
3 Compositing=compositing
1 Step-by-Step Instructions
2 Configuring Studio
3 Selecting the Scratch Disk=selecting_the_scratch_disk
3 Adding Extensions=adding_extensions
3 Setting a Default Plug-In Directory=setting_default_plugin_directory
3 Setting Units of Measure=setting_units_of_measure
3 Setting Interface Colors=setting_interface_colors
3 Setting Up Your Workspace for Your Display=setting_up_your_workspace_for_your_display
3 Hiding and Displaying Windows=hiding_and_displaying_windows
3 Setting Up the Grid=setting_up_the_grid
3 Hiding and Displaying Toolbars=hiding_and_displaying_toolbars
3 Docking and Undocking Toolbars=docking_and_undocking_toolbars
3 Saving a Workspace Configuration=saving_a_workspace_configuration
3 Setting Up the Working Box=setting_up_the_working_box
3 Displaying Grid Planes=displaying_grid_planes
3 Setting Undo Levels=setting_undo_levels
2 Basic Operations
3 Copying Items in the Perspective Window=copying_items_in_the_perspective_window
3 Cutting Items from the Perspective Window=cutting_items_from_the_perspective_window
3 Deleting Items from the Perspective Window=deleting_items_from_the_perspective_window
3 Undoing Operations=undoing_operations
3 Repeating Operations=repeating_operations
3 Saving a Scene=saving_a_scene
3 Saving Under a New Name=saving_under_a_new_name
3 Closing a File=closing_a_file
2 Creating and Editing Scenes
3 Creating an Empty Scene=creating_an_empty_scene
3 Automatically Launching the Scene Wizard=automatically_launching_the_scene_wizard
3 Creating a Scene with the Scene Wizard=creating_a_scene_with_the_scene_wizard
3 Adding to a file with the Scene Wizard=adding_to_a_file_with_the_scene_wizard
3 Opening an Existing File=opening_an_existing_file
3 Using the Browser
4 Displaying the Browser=displaying_the_browser
4 Changing the Browser View and Column Width=changing_the_browser
4 Setting Browser Preferences=setting_browser_preferences
4 Adding an item to the Browser=adding_an_object_to_the_browser
4 Saving to the Browser=saving_to_the_browser
4 Retrieving from the Browser=retrieving_from_the_browser
4 Getting Info on Browser Items=getting_info_on_browser_items
4 Editing Browser Items=editing_browser_items
4 Creating Browser Items=creating_browser_items
4 Duplicating Browser Items=duplicating_browser_items
4 Creating a Browser Directory=creating_a_browser_directory
4 Removing a Browser Directory=removing_a_browser_directory
4 Updating a Browser Directory=updating_a_browser_directory
3 Displaying the Vertical/Horizontal Timeline View=displaying_the_vertical_horizontal_timeline_view
3 Displaying the Timeline view of the Hierarchy=displaying_the_timeline_view_of_the_hierarchy
3 Setting the Hierarchy Default Display=setting_the_hierarchy_default_display
3 Moving and Zooming in a Scene
4 Moving an Area into the Perspective Window=moving_an_area_into_the_perspective_window
4 Zooming In and Out of an Area=zooming_in_and_out_of_an_area
4 Zooming to a Selection of Objects=zooming_to_a_selection_of_objects
4 Viewing Objects in Actual Size=viewing_objects_in_actual_size
4 Viewing All Objects=viewing_all_objects
4 Zooming to the Working Box=zooming_to_the_working_box
4 Choosing a View=choosing_a_view
4 Viewing Your Scene from a Preset Position=viewing_your_scene_from_a_preset_position
4 Viewing Your Scene from Two Perspectives=viewing_your_scene_from_two_perspectives
2 Working With Primitives
3 Creating Text Objects=creating_text_objects
3 Editing Text Objects=editing_text_obj
2 Modeling
3 Jumping Into and Out of an Object=jumping_into_and_out_of_an_object
3 Changing the Drawing Plane=changing_the_drawing_plane
3 Changing Your View of an Object=changing_your_view_of_an_object
3 Selecting an Object Preview Mode=selecting_an_object_preview_mode
3 Selecting Modeling Box Display=selecting_modeling_box_display
3 Setting Scale and Object Size=setting_scale_and_object_size
3 Setting Surface Fidelity=setting_surface_fidelity
3 Adding a Corner Point=adding_a_corner_point
3 Adding a Curve Point=adding_a_curve_point
3 Closing a Path=closing_a_path
3 Drawing a New Path=drawing_a_new_path
3 Adding Points to Either End of an Open Path=adding_points_to_either_end_of_an_open_path
3 Viewing Points on a Path=viewing_points_on_a_path
3 Selecting Points=selecting_points
3 Moving Points=moving_points
3 Adjusting a Curve=adjusting_a_curve
3 Converting Points to Curves=converting_a_point_to_a_curve
3 Converting Curves to Points=converting_a_curve_to_a_point
3 Deleting a Point=deleting_a_point
3 Deleting a Segment=deleting_a_segment
3 Adding a Point=adding_a_point
3 Drawing a Rectangular Cross Section=drawing_a_rectangular_cross_section
3 Drawing a Rounded Rectangular Cross Section=drawing_a_rounded_rectangular_cross_section
3 Drawing an Ellipse Cross Section=drawing_an_ellipse_cross_section.
3 Drawing a Polygon Cross Section=drawing_a_polygon_cross_section
3 Drawing Text on the Cross Section Pane=drawing_text_on_the_cross_section_plane
2 Modifying Objects
3 Setting Up the Drawing Plane Grid=setting_up_the_drawing_plane_grid
3 Changing the Properties of a Cross Section=changing_the_properties_of_a_cross_section
3 Rotating Shapes=rotating_shapes
3 Twisting an Object=twisting_an_object
3 Grouping and Ungrouping Shapes=grouping_shapes
3 Compounding Shapes=compounding_shapes
3 Scaling Shapes Numerically or by Dragging=scaling_shapes
3 Importing Shapes=importing_shapes
3 Importing a Path as a Sweep Path or Envelope=importing_a_path_as_a_sweep_path_or_envelope
3 Working with Cross Sections
4 Creating a New Cross Section=creating_a_new_cross_section
4 Generating Intermediate Cross Sections=generating_intermediate_cross_sections
4 Removing a Cross Section=removing_a_cross_section
4 Moving the Drawing Plane Between Sections=moving_the_drawing_plane_between_sections
4 Correspondence and Shape Numbering=correspondence_and_shape_numbering
4 Centering a Cross Section=centering_a_cross_section
3 Working with the Sweep Path
4 Choosing an Extrusion Method=choosing_an_extrusion_method
4 Straightening the Sweep Path=straightening_the_sweep_path
4 Making a Spiral Extrusion=making_a_spiral_extrusion
3 Using the Extrusion Envelope
4 Enabling the Envelope or Changing its Symmetry Constraint=enabling_the_envelope_or_changing_its_symmetry_constraint
3 Lathing
4 Creating a Lathe Object with the Extrusion Envelope=creating_a_lathe_object_with_the_extrusion_envelope
4 Lathing With a Circular Sweep Path=lathing_with_a_circular_sweep_path
2 Shading Objects
3 Previewing Shading=previewing_shading
3 Shading an Entire Object=shading_an_entire_object
3 Applying Shaders to Channels=applying_shaders_to_channels
3 Changing the Mapping Mode=changing_the_mapping_mode
3 Working on the Master Shading Layer=working_on_the_master_shading_layer
2 Working with 3D Paint
3 Using 3D Paint Tools=to_use_3d_tools
3 Setting Brush Options=setting_brush_options
3 Painting with the Brush Tool=painting_with_the_brush_tool
3 Adding to a Brushed Shape=adding_to_a_brushed_shape
3 Importing a Brushed Shape=importing_a_brushed_shape
3 Working with Paint Shapes=working_with_paint_shapes
3 Layering=layering
3 Editing Shading in the Properties Palette=editing_shading_in_the_properties_palette
3 3D Paint Preferences=3d_paint_preferences
2 Creating Shaders
3 Setting a Color=setting_a_color
3 Setting a Value=setting_a_value
3 Choosing an Image=choosing_an_image
3 Flipping or Rotating an Image=flipping_or_rotating_an_image
3 Tiling an Image=tiling_an_image
3 Filtering an Image=filtering_an_image
3 Replacing an Image=replacing_an_image
3 Displaying the Shader Editor=displaying_the_current_shader_editor
3 Designing a New Shader=designing_a_new_shader
3 Adding the Current Shader to the Browser=adding_the_current_shader_to_the_browser
3 Opening a Shader from the Browser=opening_a_shader_from_the_browser
3 Editing an Object's Primer or a Paint Shape's Shader=editing_an_objects_primer
3 Choosing a Display Mode=choosing_a_display_mode
3 Jumping Into and Out of a Subshader=jumping_into_and_out_of_a_subshader
3 Specifying a Shader Type=specifying_a_shader_type
3 Removing the Contents of a Branch=removing_the_contents_of_a_branch
3 Copying a Component to Another Channel=copying_a_component_to_another_channel
3 Copying a Subshader to Another Channel=copying_a_subshader_to_another_channel
2 Arranging Objects
3 Selecting an Arranging Tool=selecting_an_arranging_tool
3 Using the Viewing Tools=the_viewing_tools
3 Changing Display of the Grid Planes=changing_display_of_the_grid_planes
3 Changing Grid Options and Color=changing_grid_options_and_color
3 The Working Box
4 Changing Working Box Properties=working_box_properties
4 Moving the Working Box=moving_the_working_box
4 Resizing the Working Box=resizing_the_working_box
4 Orienting the Working Box with the Virtual Trackball=orienting_the_working_box_with_the_virtual_trackball
4 Positioning or Orienting the Working Box Numerically=positioning_or_orienting_the_working_box_numerically
4 Aligning the Working Box to an Object or Group=aligning_the_working_box_to_an_object_or_group
4 Aligning the Working Box on Gravity=aligning_the_working_box_on_gravity
4 Sending the Working Box to a Position=sending_the_working_box_to_a_position
3 Setting Preview Detail for the Perspective Window=setting_preview_detail_for_the_perspective_window
3 Hiding an Object=hiding_an_object
3 Naming Objects=naming_objects
3 Selecting Objects
4 Selecting Objects with the Selection Tool=selecting_objects_with_the_selection_tool
4 Selecting Objects in the Hierarchy=selecting_objects_in_the_hierarchy
4 Finding and Selecting an Object=finding_and_selecting_an_object
3 Duplicating an Object=duplicating_an_object
3 Using the Hot Point
4 Moving a Hot Point by Dragging=moving_a_hot_point_by_dragging
4 Automatically Centering a Hot Point=automatically_centering_a_hot_point
4 Moving a Hot Point Numerically=moving_a_hot_point_numerically
4 Placing the Hot Point Back in the Center of the Object=placing_the_hot_point_back_in_the_center_of_the_object
3 Positioning Objects
4 Dragging Objects=dragging_objects
4 Moving an Object Parallel to the Active Plane=moving_an_object_parallel_to_the_active_plane
4 Moving an Object Perpendicular to the Active Plane=moving_an_object_perpendicular_to_the_active_plane
4 Moving an Object Along a Specific Plane=moving_an_object_along_a_specific_plane
4 Nudging an Object=nudging_an_object
4 Nudging Perpendicular to the Active Plane=nudging_perpendicular_to_the_active_plane
4 Numerically Positioning Objects=numerically_positioning_objects
4 Centering an Object on the Hot Point=centering_an_object_on_the_hot_point
4 Measuring and Setting the Distance of Objects=measuring_and_setting_the_distance_of_objects
3 Resizing Objects
4 Free Resizing=free_resizing
4 Numerical Resizing=numerical_resizing
3 Orienting Objects
4 Orienting an Object with the Virtual Trackball=orienting_an_object_with_the_virtual_trackball
4 Constraining Rotation to a Plane=constraining_rotation_to_a_plane
4 Orienting an Object Numerically=orienting_an_object_numerically
4 Using the Axis Indicators=using_the_axis_indicators
4 Mirroring an Object
s Orientation=mirroring_an_objects_orientation
3 Aligning Objects
4 Aligning Objects with the Working Box=aligning_objects_with_the_working_box
4 Aligning an Object with the Universe=aligning_an_object_with_the_universe
4 Aligning on Gravity=aligning_on_gravity
4 Resetting Orientation=resetting_orientation
4 Aiming Cameras and Lights=aiming_cameras_and_lights
4 Pointing a Camera or Light at an Object=pointing_a_camera_or_light_at_an_object
4 Aligning Objects Relative to One Another=aligning_objects_relative_to_one_another
3 Objects and Symmetry
4 Changing Object Symmetry=changing_the_object_symmetry
4 Flipping an Object=flipping_an_object
4 Duplicating with Symmetry=duplicating_with_symmetry
3 Shadow Casting=shadow_casting
3 Using the Counter=using_the_counter
2 Building a Scene
3 Adding an Object from Another Scene=adding_an_object_from_another_scene
3 Deleting an Object=deleting_an_object
3 Replacing a Single Object or Group=replacing_a_single_object_or_group
3 Jumping into Objects=jumping_into_objects
3 Jumping into an Object in a Separate Window=jumping_into_an_object_in_a_separate_window
3 Jumping into an Object in a Different Modeler=jumping_into_an_object_in_a_different_modeler
3 Creating a Hierarchal Structure
4 Changing Your View of the Hierarchy=changing_your_view_of_the_hierarchy
4 Navigating the Hierarchy=navigating_the_hierarchy
4 Opening or Closing a Group=opening_or_closing_a_group
4 Changing the Hierarchy Structure=changing_the_hierarchy_structure
3 Working with Groups
4 Grouping Objects=grouping_objects
4 Creating a New Group=creating_a_new_group
4 Changing the Name of a Group=changing_the_name_of_a_group
4 Adding Objects to a Group=adding_objects_to_a_group
4 Removing Objects from a Group=removing_objects_from_a_group
4 Opening and Closing Groups=opening_and_closing_groups
4 Group Bounding Boxes=group_bounding_boxes
4 Jumping In and Out of Groups=jumping_in_and_out_of_groups
3 Modifying, Replacing, and Using Master Objects
4 Objects and Masters Tabs in the Hierarchy=objects_and_masters_tabs_in_the_hierarchy
4 Jumping into an Instance=jumping_into_an_instance
4 Modifying a Master Object=modifying_a_master_object
4 Replacing a Master Object=replacing_a_master_object
4 Using a Group as a Master Object=using_a_group_as_a_master_object
2 Working with Lights
3 Setting Ambient Light=setting_ambient_light
3 Creating New Light Source=creating_new_light_source
3 Setting Light Properties=setting_light_properties
3 Setting Common Light Characteristics=setting_common_light_characteristics
3 Setting the Direction of a Distant Light Source=setting_the_direction_of_a_distant_light_source
3 Setting Bulb Light Characteristics=setting_bulb_light_characteristics
3 Positioning and Aiming Spot Lights=positioning_and_aiming_spot_lights
3 Pointing a Light at an Object=pointing_a_light_at_an_object
3 Following an Object with a Light=following_an_object_with_a_light
3 Controlling a Spot Light Directly=controlling_a_spot_light_directly
3 Aiming a Light=aiming_a_light:
3 Moving a Light=moving_a_light
3 Checking the Light Cone Diameter at a Given Point=checking_the_light_cone_diameter_at_a_given_point
3 Changing the Light Cone Half Angle=changing_the_light_cone_half_angle
3 Changing a Light
s Angular Fall-off=changing_a_lights_angular_fall-off
3 Changing a Light
s Brightness=changing_a_lights_brightness
3 Setting Shadow Options for a Light=setting_shadow_options_for_a_light
3 Setting Soft Shadow Options=setting_soft_shadow_options
3 Using Gels
4 Placing a Gel on a Light=placing_a_gel_on_a_light
4 Gel Blinds Controls=gel_blinds_controls
4 Gel Gradient Controls=gel_gradient_controls
4 Map Controls=image_map_controls
4 Loading a Map Image as a Gel=loading_a_map_image_as_a_gel
4 Setting Map Controls=setting_map_controls
4 Selecting a Movie for a Gel=selecting_a_movie_for_a_gel
4 Previewing a Movie in the Gel Tab=previewing_a_movie_in_the_gel_tab
2 Working with Cameras
3 Creating a New Camera=creating_a_new_camera
3 Setting the Camera Lens=setting_the_camera_lens
3 Positioning and Aiming Cameras in the Scene=positioning_and_aiming_cameras_in_the_scene
3 Pointing a Camera at an Object=pointing_a_camera_at_an_object
3 Following an Object with a Camera=following_an_object_with_a_camera
3 Controlling a Camera Directly=controlling_a_camera_directly
3 Displaying Direct Manipulation Controls on a Camera=displaying_direct_manipulation_controls_on_a_camera
3 Aiming a Camera=aiming_a_camera
3 Moving a Camera=moving_a_camera
3 Moving the Current Camera to a Preset Position=moving_the_current_camera_to_a_preset_position
3 Rotating the Camera Around an Object=rotating_the_camera_around_an_object
3 Panning the Camera=panning_the_camera
3 Tracking the Camera=tracking_the_camera
3 Using the Navigational Panel=using_the_navigational_panel
3 Saving Position Presets=saving_position_presets
3 Using the RealSpace Spherical Camera=using_the_realspace_spherical_camera
2 Animating
3 Changing the Property Display in the Time Line Window=changing_the_property_display_in_the_time_line_window
3 Working in the Time Line Window
4 Expanding and Collapsing Property Hierarchies=expanding_and_collapsing_property_hierarchies
4 Scrolling and Resizing the Hierarchy Area=scrolling_and_resizing_the_hierarchy_area
4 Changing the Time Axis Scale=changing_the_time_axis_scale
4 Setting the Animation Frame Rate=setting_the_animation_frame_rate
4 Snapping to Frame Boundaries=snapping_to_frame_boundaries
4 Using the Current Time Bar=using_the_current_time_bar
4 Using the Time Edit Controller=using_the_time_edit_controller
3 Using the Time Controller Toolbar
4 Displaying the Time Controller Toolbar=displaying_the_time_controller_toolbar
4 Changing the Frame Rate Using the Time Controller=changing_the_frame_rate_using_the_time_controller
4 Enabling and Disabling Interactive Mode=enabling_and_disabling_interactive_mode
4 Showing and Hiding an Object
s Motion Path=showing_and_hiding_an_objects_motion_path
3 Defining Key Events=defining_key_events
3 Editing the Time Line
4 Selecting Key Event Markers=selecting_key_event_markers
4 Adding Key Events=adding_key_events
4 Removing Key Events=removing_key_events
4 Changing the Timing of Key Events=changing_the_timing_of_key_events
4 Duplicating Key Events While Dragging=duplicating_key_events_while_dragging
4 Stretching a Series of Key Events Over Time=stretching_a_series_of_key_events_over_time
4 Copying and Pasting Key Events=copying_and_pasting_key_events
4 Choosing XYZ Key Event Mode=choosing_xyz_key_event_mode
4 Using a Key Event Action=using_a_key_event_action
3 Using Tweeners
4 Applying Tweeners=applying_tweeners
4 Setting Linear Tweener Options=setting_linear_tweener_options
4 Setting Discrete Tweener Options=setting_discrete_tweener_options
4 Setting Oscillate Tweener Options=setting_oscillate_tweener_options
2 Animating Techniques
3 Creating Free Form Models Whose Shapes You Want to animate=creating_free_form_models_whose_shapes_you_want_to_animate
3 Animating a Free Form Shape=animating_a_free_form_shape
3 Animating a Primitive Shape=animating_a_volumetric_primitive_shape
3 Cloaking or Uncloaking an Object at a Specific Time=cloaking_or_uncloaking_an_object_at_a_specific_time
3 Rotoscoping
4 Synchronizing a Movie with an Animation=synchronizing_a_movie_with_an_animation
4 Looping a Movie=looping_a_movie
3 Animating Shaders
4 Animating Shaders with the Global Mix and Mix Components=animating_shaders_with_the_global_mix_and_mix_components
2 Rendering
3 How to Render=overview_of_rendering_steps
3 Setting Rendering Preferences for Individual Objects=setting_rendering_preferences_for_individual_objects
3 Setting Default Rendering Preferences=setting_default_rendering_preferences
3 Setting Scene Rendering Options=scene_settings
3 Outputs
4 Setting Image Size and Resolution=setting_image_size_and_resolution
4 Framing Scenes
5 Displaying the Production Frame=displaying_the_production_frame
5 Moving the Production Frame=moving_the_production_frame
5 Resizing the Production Frame=resizing_the_production_frame
4 Using File Name Controls=using_file_name_controls
4 Using File Format Controls=using_file_format_controls
4 Choosing a Movie File Format=choosing_a_movie_file_format
4 Choosing Compression Settings=choosing_compression_settings
2 Post-Production
3 Compositing Using Fractal Design Painter=compositing_using_fractal_design_painter
3 Filtering Images=filtering_images
3 Animation Post-Production=animation_post_production
3 Printing Images=printing_images
1 Glossary
2 2D (two-dimensional)=2Dtwodi>Window2
2 3D (three-dimensional)=3Dthree>Window2
2 Alpha Channel=AlphaChan>Window2
2 Ambient Light=AmbientLi>Window2
2 Anti-aliasing=Antialias>Window2
2 Aspect Ratio=AspectRat>Window2
2 Atmospheric Effects=Atmospheri>Window2
2 Axis=AxisAhy>Window2
2 Backdrop=Backdrop>Window2
zier Curve=BezierCur>Window2
2 Bit Depth=BitDepth>Window2
2 Bitmap=BitmapA>Window2
2 Bounding Box=BoundingB>Window2
2 Child=ChildAn>Window2
2 CMYK Color=CMYKColor>Window2
2 Co-planar=Coplanar>Window2
2 Complex Object=ComplexOb>Window2
2 Concentric=Concentric>Window2
2 Constrain=Constrain>Window2
2 Control Points=ControlPo>Window2
2 Cross Section=CrossSect>Window2
2 Dithering=Dithering>Window2
2 Dolly, Pan and Track=Dolly,Pan>Window2
2 Drag=DragTop>Window2
2 Dream Models=DreamMode>Window2
2 DXF=DXFAsta>Window2
2 Face=FaceThe>Window2
2 Free Form Modeler=FreeForm>Window2
2 Global Mixer=GlobalMix>Window2
2 Global Universe=GlobalUni>Window2
2 Glow Channel=GlowChann>Window2
2 Grayscale=Grayscale>Window2
2 Group=GroupAs>Window2
2 Hierarchy=Hierarchy>Window2
2 Highlights=Highlights>Window2
2 Hot Point=HotPoint>Window2
2 Icon=IconApi>Window2
2 Jaggies=JaggiesT>Window2
2 Leading=LeadingL>Window2
2 Letter Spacing=LetterSpa>Window2
2 Links=LinksAv>Window2
2 Marquee=MarqueeW>Window2
2 Mask=MaskThe>Window2
2 Object Scaling=ObjectSca>Window2
2 Object/Group Coordinate System=ObjectGro>Window2
2 Object=ObjectAn>Window2
2 Operator=Operator>Window2
2 Orientation=Orientatio>Window2
2 Oversampling=Oversampli>Window2
2 Path=PathThe>Window2
2 Pipeline=Pipeline>Window2
2 Pitch=PitchThe>Window2
2 Pixel (picture element)=Pixelpic>Window2
2 Pixmap=PixmapAn>Window2
2 Plane=PlaneAh>Window2
2 Point of View (also viewpoint)=PointofV>Window2
2 Point=PointAs>Window2
2 Pop-up (Fly-out) Tools=PopupFl>Window2
2 Preview=PreviewT>Window2
2 Production Frame=Production>Window2
2 Projection=Projection>Window2
2 Ray Tracing=RayTracin>Window2
2 Reference=Reference>Window2
2 Reflected Background=Reflected>Window2
2 Reflection=ReflectionG>Window2
2 Refraction=Refraction>Window2
2 Relative Alignmen=RelativeA>Window2
2 Relative Position=RelativeP>Window2
2 Render=RenderTh>Window2
2 Resolution=Resolution>Window2
2 RGB Color=RGBColor>Window2
2 Roll=RollThe>Window2
2 Root=RootThe>Window2
2 Shader Component=ShaderCom>Window2
2 Shader Family=ShaderFam>Window2
2 Shape=ShapeA2>Window2
2 Text Alignment=TextAlign>Window2
2 Text Scaling=TextScali>Window2
2 Texture Map=TextureMa>Window2
2 TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)=TIFFTagg>Window2
2 Tiling=TilingTh>Window2
2 Toolbar (dockable)=Toolbard>Window2
2 Translation=Translatio>Window2
2 Translucence=Translucen>Window2
2 Universe=Universe>Window2
2 Vertex=VertexA>Window2
2 Wizards=WizardsV>Window2
2 Word Spacing=WordSpaci>Window2
2 Working Box System=WorkingBo>Window2
2 Working Box=WorkingBoS>Window2
2 Yaw=YawThea>Window2