{"product_id":"creating-high-quality-vegetation-for-games-paperback","title":"Creating High-Quality Vegetation for Games - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChico Spans\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a start-to-finish guide on how to build high-quality vegetation for video games. The book gives readers the fundamentals of the craft and the skills needed to confidently create natural environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChico Spans\u003c\/strong\u003e embarked on his journey into the industry in 2010, dedicating four years to his studies at Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht. After this education, he worked at Sticky Studios for a year, contributing to projects for renowned clients such as Warner Bros. and Disney.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis educational journey progressed at Breda University of Applied Sciences, where he seamlessly blended academic endeavors with freelance vegetation work on \u003ci\u003ePlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePUBG\u003c\/em\u003e). This endeavor proved fruitful, as the game soared to become one of the best-selling PC games, generating over $14 billion in revenue and selling 75 million units in software sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpanding his horizons, Chico relocated to the UK and joined Playground Games to work on \u003ci\u003eForza Horizon 4\u003c\/i\u003e. The title earned critical acclaim, winning a BAFTA award and a stellar score of 92 on Metacritic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new chapter unfolded as Chico pursued a career as a Vegetation Artist at Ubisoft Massive, where he worked on the highly anticipated \u003ci\u003eAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora\u003c\/i\u003e, which, upon release, was seen as one of the best-looking games of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the time of writing this book, Chico is employed at Epic Games, which is commonly known for \u003ci\u003eFortnite\u003c\/i\u003e and creating the Unreal Engine. Within the company, Chico is actively engaged in various internal initiatives, pushing the boundaries of technology and elevating the quality of photorealistic plants and trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond his professional pursuits, Chico is a Mentor at Vertex School, providing guidance and coaching to diverse students. He has also developed a comprehensive Vegetation course, available on the school's website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChico's extensive experience in the industry, spanning nearly a decade and with a specific focus on vegetation art for the past six years, positions him as a qualified author for this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a frontline innovator, he continually pioneers new techniques aligned with the latest technology. Drawing from personal and professional experiences, Chico brings a wealth of knowledge to guide and mentor individuals within the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48338905825529,"sku":"9781032785646","price":111.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/n4RUMlGBM-9781032785646.webp?v=1777607907","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/creating-high-quality-vegetation-for-games-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}