well , hy everybody !!! i began study CG programming art ... and i would like to know what are the best book for learn how to develop CG application for high end visual effect or photoreal games . for example how to develop softimage 3D and maya complexe plugins ... renderman and mental ray complexe shaders ... and how to develop a complete program for exemple create complexe sky and weather transformation ... i also search good reference for learn how to program 3d game motor engine , or ai motor engine ... so the subject is very open ... but don't h