The Art of Moving Points

A must have reference for 3D artists

I want to say a big thank you to Brian Tindall for this book - even though it kept me up far too late reading it.

Brian Tindall is an acknowledged master of his craft in the industry, and it is a rare gift for someone with his experience and talent to share this level of information. Even better, he is not only a talented artist - but also a talented teacher.

I'm still in the process of absorbing the wealth of information this book contains. Because this isn't a book filled with fluff and industry anecdotes, but rather is constructed with the same attention to detail that he applies to his craft - each point made is there for a reason, and important. The book is packed with information, and each aspect is further elucidated with excellent diagrams and videos.

So I feel this isn't just a book you skim through, but rather one you really need to dig into and immerse yourself.

I feel this iBook is a must have for anyone interested in taking their character facial modeling and articulation to the next level.

And to my mind, this book goes beyond facial applications - because once you start to understand the core principles I can see applying them to other aspects of the character as well.

In summary, I guess the highest praise I can give is that if I didn't already own an iPad I'd gladly purchase one just to be able to read this book.