Spanning over 1,100 pages and containing 16 chapters and four appendices, the book covers everything from the basics of using VIZ all the way through final rendering and delivery of VIZ-rendered animation on videotape. Each chapter is illustrated with screen shots and rendered frames, and contains step-by-step text for the tutorial in question.

While it does a terrific job of teaching how to use the program, the real stars of the book are the appendices. "Modifiers and Materials", "Patches and NURBS" and "Helpers and Effects" offer clear and concise information on all of these important features. These appendices alone are an invaluable reference resource.

Technically oriented tools like 3D Studio VIZ aren't easy to use. At best, the rendered image will simply look wrong, but at worst, it can convey the wrong information to the client, forcing design changes when none should be made. Using a tool like VIZ with accuracy is important and Mastering 3D Studio VIZ 3 is a terrific reference guide for learning and using it correctly, efficiently and painlessly. --Mike Caputo

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Master 3D Studio VIZ
Including All the New Features of Release 3

In Mastering 3D Studio VIZ 3, worldrenowned AutoCAD expert George Omura teaches you every aspect of AutoDesks powerful 3D design and modeling tool. Whether youre entirely new to VIZ or just want to get up to speed on the latest release, this book offers the explanations and clear, stepbystep instruction you need to put VIZ to work in even the most complex of design projects. Coverage includes:

• Finding your way around in VIZ
• Getting up to speed on the newest features
• Importing and exporting AutoCAD files
• Creating walls and doors
• Creating complex shapes
• Matching designs to background photographs
• Creating realistic and dramatic lighting effects
• Creating materials and applying materials to objects
• Creating geometry from bitmap images
• Basing designs on bitmap sketches
• Setting up animated walkthroughs
• Producing video output from animations
• Adding props to VIZ models
• Produce design presentation viewsbuilding elevations and top, front, and side views
• Placing sunlight for sunshadow studies
• Using image editing programs in conjunction with VIZ
• Using AutoCAD in conjunction with VIZ

Note: CDROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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