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3ds Max Design Architectural Visualization: For Intermediate Users [Kõva köide]

  • Formaat: Hardback, 560 pages, kõrgus x laius: 260x184 mm, kaal: 1560 g, 500 Illustrations, color
  • Ilmumisaeg: 13-Oct-2011
  • Kirjastus: Focal Press
  • ISBN-10: 0240821076
  • ISBN-13: 9780240821078
Teised raamatud teemal:
  • Formaat: Hardback, 560 pages, kõrgus x laius: 260x184 mm, kaal: 1560 g, 500 Illustrations, color
  • Ilmumisaeg: 13-Oct-2011
  • Kirjastus: Focal Press
  • ISBN-10: 0240821076
  • ISBN-13: 9780240821078
Teised raamatud teemal:
Learn time-saving techniques and tested production-ready tips for maximum speed and efficiency in creating professional-level architectural visualizations in 3ds Max. Move from intermediate to an advanced level with specific and comprehensive instruction with this collaboration from nine different authors from around the world. Get their experience and skills in this full-color book, which not only teaches more advanced features, but also demonstrates the practical applications of those features to get readers ready for a real production environment. Fully updated for the most recent version of 3ds Max.

* How to read, clean, and prepare architectural drawings for use in 3ds Max * How to build efficient 2D and 3D sites, as well as the structures placed on them * How to manage an animation project from start to finish * The essentials of the ever-improving mental ray render engine * Production tips, marketing strategies, and business tools



Learn time-saving techniques and tested production-ready tips for maximum speed and efficiency in creating professional-level architectural visualizations in 3ds Max. Move from intermediate to an advanced level with specific and comprehensive instruction with this collaboration from nine different authors from around the world. Get their experience and skills in this full-color book, which not only teaches more advanced features, but also demonstrates the practical applications of those features to get readers ready for a real production environment. Fully updated for the most recent version of 3ds Max.

* How to read, clean, and prepare architectural drawings for use in 3ds Max * How to build efficient 2D and 3D sites, as well as the structures placed on them * How to manage an animation project from start to finish * The essentials of the ever-improving mental ray render engine * Production tips, marketing strategies, and business tools



Learn time-saving techniques and tested production-ready tips for maximum speed and efficiency in creating professional-level architectural visualizations in 3ds Max. Move from intermediate to an advanced level with specific and comprehensive instruction with this collaboration from nine different authors from around the world. Get their experience and skills in this full-color book, which not only teaches more advanced features, but also demonstrates the practical applications of those features to get readers ready for a real production environment. Fully updated for the most recent version of 3ds Max.

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"For starters, this book is one of the best books on architectural visualization. And if you use 3ds max, there is little reason not to order it. Even if you have real experience. It is complete, well written and well structured."--Stefan Boeykens (Amazon reviewer)"This book and the title that precedes this, '3ds Max 2008 Architectural Visualization-Beginner to Intermediate' are the only two books you'll ever need to master 3ds Max! No need to look elsewhere. You have stumbled upon the most concise, clearly written and easy to understand book on this subject. It also covers the very important business practices of Arch Viz. Many thanks to the author(s) and experts who composed this book."--Susan Moses (Amazon reviewer) "If you are trying to learn 3ds Max, there is no better collection of books available on the market. Brian has managed to assemble the best in the business with easy to follow COLOR instructions. Thank You for all of your efforts! I have been waiting for someone to write books exactly like this for years!" --Shane Johnson (Amazon reviewer)

About the Author vii
About the Contributing Authors ix
About the Technical Reviewer xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Foreword xvii
Who Is This Book For? xix
Introduction xxi
PART 1 Working with Architectural Drawings
Chapter 1 Understanding Architectural Drawings
3(30)
Chapter 2 Preparing AutoCAD Linework for 3ds Max
33(26)
PART 2 Creating Buiiding Elements
Chapter 3 Creating Walls, Windows, & Doors (Part I)
59(28)
Chapter 4 Creating Walls, Windows, & Doors (Part II)
87(30)
Chapter 5 Creating Roofs
117(28)
Chapter 6 Creating Furniture
145(34)
PART 3 Creating Site Elements
Chapter 7 Creating 2D Sites
179(30)
Chapter 8 Creating 3D Sites
209(22)
Chapter 9 Creating Backgrounds
231(18)
Chapter 10 Creating Vegetation
249(26)
PART 4 Mental Ray
Chapter 11 Introduction to mental ray
275(10)
Chapter 12 Global Illumination
285(22)
Chapter 13 Lighting Strategies with mental ray
307(20)
Chapter 14 Mental Ray Materials
327(26)
PART 5 Advanced Visualization Techniques
Chapter 15 Unwrap UVW
353(14)
Chapter 16 Compositing
367(20)
Chapter 17 Photoshop Techniques for Visualization
387(22)
PART 6 Efficient 3D Workflow
Chapter 18 The Animation Process
409(16)
Chapter 19 Managing System Resources
425(16)
Appendixes
Appendix A Top 30 Production Tips
441(20)
Appendix B Top 20 3D Vendors
461(4)
Appendix C Top 20 Free 3D Resources
465(4)
Appendix D Common 3D Mistakes
469(4)
Appendix E Marketing Your Services
473(8)
Appendix F Pricing Your Services
481(4)
Appendix G Creating a 3D Business Plan
485(4)
Appendix H The Professional Services Agreement
489(6)
Appendix I 3D CAD Brief
495(2)
Appendix J The 3D Presentation
497(2)
Appendix K Quick Reference Guide to V-Ray Settings
499(14)
Index 513
Brian L. Smith has worked since 1997 as a CAD manager and animation specialist in architectural, engineering, and landscaping firms. Since 2001, he has led his own company specializing in the production of architectural animations and renderings in 3ds max. He is the cofounder of 3DAS and CGschool, where he teaches. Brian is also an active-duty member of the armed forces.