Autodesk viz 4

George Omura

864 pages, parution le 22/08/2002

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Résumé

VIZ 4 Is More Powerful Than Ever-So Take Advantage of It!
In Mastering Autodesk VIZ 4, world-renowned AutoCAD expert George Omura teaches you how to get the most out of Autodesk's powerful 3D design, modeling, and animation tool. Whether you're entirely new to VIZ or just want to get up to speed on its newest features, including radiosity rendering and the improved interface, this book offers the explanations and the clear, step-by-step instruction you need to put VIZ to work in the most demanding design projects.
Coverage Includes:

Finding your way around in VIZ
Creating realistic and dramatic lighting effects
Importing and exporting AutoCAD files
Creating walls and doors
Creating complex shapes
Matching designs to background photographs
Creating materials and applying them to objects
Creating 3D geometry from bitmap images
Using scanned images as backgrounds
Setting up animated walk-throughs
Using radiosity to create lifelike views of a scene
Adding props to VIZ models
Producing design presentation views
Placing the sun in a scene for accurate sun-shadow studies
Using Photoshop with VIZ to create 3D effects

Featured on the CD
On the enclosed CD, you'll find a collection of plug-ins, models, and freebies from Digimation, Inc., one of Autodesk's preferred plug-in publishers. You'll also get PanaVue ImageAssembler, sample files for all the exercises in the book, and a bonus chapter that will help you resolve the technical issues you're likely to face when you distribute your VIZ animations on video.
Contents

Chapter 1 • Getting to Know VIZ
Chapter 2 • Introducing VIZ Objects
Chapter 3 • Creating Shapes with Splines
Chapter 4 • Editing Meshes for Complex Objects
Chapter 5 • Organizing and Editing Objects
Chapter 6 • Adding Cameras and Lights
Chapter 7 • Enhancing Models with Materials
Chapter 8 • Controlling Lights and Materials
Chapter 9 • Staging Your Design
Chapter 10 • Working with Files
Chapter 11 • Using Radiosity
Chapter 12 • Creating an Animation
Chapter 13 • Understanding Animation Files
Chapter 14 • Using Photoshop with VIZ
Chapter 15 • Combining Photographs with VIZ Designs
Chapter 16 • Using AutoCAD with VIZ
Appendix A • Installation Notes
Appendix B • Modifiers and Materials
Appendix C • Patches and NURBS Surfaces
Appendix D • Helpers and Effects

L'auteur - George Omura

George Omura is an architect, illustrator, and CAD specialist who has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the prestigious San Francisco Library project.
A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, he is the all-time best-selling AutoCAD author. His AutoCAD books, all from Sybexr, include Mastering AutoCAD 14, Mastering AutoCAD 2000, Mastering AutoCAD 3D, Mastering AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD 14 Instant Reference, Mastering AutoCAD 14 and 2000 Premium Edition, and Mastering AutoCAD for Mechanical Engineers.
When he's not writing, he helps architects produce 2D and 3D computer models and renderings in their real-world projects.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Sybex
Auteur(s)	George Omura
Parution	22/08/2002
Nb. de pages	864
Format	19 x 22,8
Couverture	Broché
Poids	1520g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780782141320
ISBN13	978-0-7821-4132-0