Introduction to RenderMan

I wrote "An Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics: Exploring Photo-Realism with MacRenderMan" in 1994/95. Although its very basic, and rather ancient, many artists have found it useful as an introduction to RenderMan RIB files.

Full Booklet

• Introduction to RenderMan [952k PDF]

Separate Chapters

• Introduction [88k PDF]
• Getting Started [109k PDF]
• Transformations [151k PDF]
• Shading Basics [79k PDF]
• Shaping Up [305k PDF]
• Advanced Camera [118k PDF]
• Basic Lighting [120k PDF]
• Advanced Lighting [97k PDF]
• Quadric Surfaces Quick Reference [105k PDF]
• RIB Quick Reference [112k PDF]
• Shaders Quick Reference [112k PDF]