In this DVD, Instructor Luiz Kruel guides you through writing your own shaders, primarily with the CGFX shader language in Maya. Luiz starts off with getting everything set up in Maya and then writes a simple Lambert shader from scratch. From there Luiz builds upon the Lambert to create a Fresnel and Phong shader. Once the Phong shader is defined, Luiz begins to add textures like diffuse, specular, normal, and cubemap. He then demonstrates how to manipulate UVs and even how to do vertex animation. Luiz then goes into such techniques as blending textures and colors, creating a car shader and pulling everything together to create a full character shader with SSS. Finally, Luiz demonstrates how to take what you have learned into UDK to create a custom shader using the standard material nodes.

This book addresses some of the baffling questions encountered at the final frontier of space and time related to particle physics and cosmology in the context of recent iconoclastic observations and developments. When particle physics stagnated in the early seventies, a new development emerged - String Theory. For the past 25 years, String Theory, popularly called the Theory of Everything, has mesmerized not just scientists, but also the general public. Yet a closer scrutiny today reveals that it is no more than a mathematical marvel. It has neither predicted anything nor has it been anywhere near verification. We are essentially where we were in the early seventies.

The predators of the Underwater Universe have evolved to become our planet's most efficient killing machines. This episode explores the top five deadliest animals that no thinking human wants to tangle with, each more deadly than the next. But there is an unexpected twist, the ->--- [i]1 predator might soon be replaced by another[i], far more menacing killer as ocean conditions change and traditional apex predators die out.

The magic has returned! But, this time...the light has grown dark. The Chaos has taken over! Across the globe, the number of victims to this dark and sinister magic begins to grow quickly. But Malikai, confident with his own increasing power, encounters the Chaos with surprising results. However, the biggest challenge to Malikai's existence will prove to be someone not looking to take his power-but his life. While in the magical kingdom of Anantia, Grace attempts to hold together the people after the vicious attack by Onyx and the murder of their esteemed leader. Yet, Grace will soon learn that the power of Onyx and the Shadow Magic are far more evil than even she could have ever anticipated! New adversaries, exotic locations, and a fresh cast of exciting characters, including some from the Soulfire Universe's long forgotten past, reign supreme in this epic third SOULFIRE volume! SOULFIRE (VOL 3) #3 is in stores June 15th, 2011!

Due to its specific chemical and physical properties, water is essential for life on Earth. And it is assumed that this would be the case for extraterrestrial life as well. Therefore it is important to investigate where water can be found in the Universe. Although there are places that are completely dry, places where the last rainfall happened probably several 100 million years ago, surprisingly this substance is quite omnipresent. In the outer solar system the large satellites of Jupiter and Saturn are covered by a thick layer of ice that could be hiding a liquid ocean below. This of course brings up the question of whether the recently detected extrasolar planets could have some water on their surfaces and how we can detect this. Water molecules are also found in interstellar gas and dust clouds.

Storyline: A test pilot is granted a mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into an intergalactic squadron tasked with keeping peace within the universe.

After having put adventure games back in the spotlight with the Runaway trilogy, which captivated more than a million of players worldwide, Pendulo studio is back once again on front stage with The Next BIG Thing, a brand new adventure in high definition (1920x1080), more beautiful, funnier and even more surprising than ever.

The Next BIG Thing revisits with class and humor the fantastic cinema universe in a modern and funny adventure, packed with references to the genre's popular movies and series. It offers a story full of comedy, horror, shivers, action, mystery, romance, suspense, twists and turns, lies, monsters, fridges, teleportation cabins, stolen brains, half meter flies, Egyptian bombshells, Mexican werewolves, Australian crocodiles, and…

100 ways to tap into social media for a more profitable business In Social Media 101, social media expert and blogger Chris Brogan presents the best practices for growing the value of your social media and social networking marketing efforts. Brogan has spent two years researching what the best businesses are doing with social media and how they're doing it. Now, he presents his findings in a single, comprehensive business guide to social media.

Michio Kaku concludes the series with a look at Einstein’s theory of relativity, travelling to the Swiss Alps to see the principle in action. He also considers the passage of time in an atom, the nature of black holes, and questions whether time travel is possible and how the universe will end.

Plot: Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn, looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 20 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant, father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous.

Black Prophecy - MMO space, where you will become a fighter pilot in space, to take part in hundreds of missions and PvE battles with other players, create a clan with an opportunity to rebuild the space station or base. Well, or go hunting for pirates and all unsuspecting travelers and commercial vehicles.

The game is set in a fantasy world of Ashan The gameplay is a first person action game. The game introduced the elements of RPG the player can develop a variety of abilities such as melee, archery, stealth, magic spells.
The protagonist a young man named Saref, who dreams of adventure and wealth. He is a disciple of the mighty mage Fenriga. Adventure begins in the city Sarefa Stounhelm when he learns of a mystical artifact, Skull of Shadows.
Dark Messiah of Might and Magic role playing game of new generation, created an improved version of the engine company from the Source Valve. Offering exciting adventures in a universe of Might and Magic and brutal combat in a dark medieval surroundings.Become an expert warrior, mage or combat assassin.Use a rich arsenal of weapons and magic spells set in a battle with the evil monsters.

BestWorld atlas, where our universe is reproduced with an accuracy of 1sm.Primenyaemy worldwide, easy to use, world atlas of 3D, today is thebest way to explore the world. Displays more than half a million placesin the world, thus satisfying the most demanding researchers. For youinformation about the elements of nature, landscape formation and muchmore. You do not need the mass of maps, the atlas is an indispensablegift for those who are interested in geography and travel.

Consummate guitarist, composer and musical interpreter Bill Frisell has assembled a trusted ensemble consisting of Jenny Scheinman (violin), Tony Scherr (bass), Greg Leisz (guitars) and Kenny Wollesen (drums) to record his take on the classic songs of John Lennon. Titled “ALL WE ARE SAYING,” the project has long been in the works—one could go as far back as the first time he heard the Beatles at the age of 13. Fast forward a few decades and Frisell is asked to put together an impromptu set in honor of John Lennon as part of a special event in Paris. The preparation, performances and reception to these compositions was an inspiration nurtured to fruition with this project. Recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley and produced by Lee Townsend, “ALL WE ARE SAYING” will be released on Savoy Jazz on September 27.

RAGE is a groundbreaking first-person shooter set in the not-too-distant future after an asteroid impacts Earth, leaving a ravaged world behind. You emerge into this vast wasteland to discover humanity working to rebuild itself against such forces as bandit gangs, mutants, and the Authority – an oppressive government regime that has a special interest in you in particular. Featuring intense first-person shooter action, breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore and jaw-dropping graphics powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE promises an experience like no other.