Mastering autodesk 3ds max design 2010, Mark Gerhard, Jeffrey M. Harper, Jon McFarland
Type
Label
Mastering autodesk 3ds max design 2010, Mark Gerhard, Jeffrey M. Harper, Jon McFarland
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Mastering autodesk 3ds max design 2010
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Oclc number
1459778307
Responsibility statement
Mark Gerhard, Jeffrey M. Harper, Jon McFarland
Series statement
Serious skills
Summary
"The only comprehensive tutorial/reference exclusively devoted to Autodesk's robust architectural visualization software 3ds Max Design is a powerful real-time 3D design, modeling, and animation tool for architectural visualizations. This book covers all the software's crucial features, including how to simulate and analyze sun, sky, and artificial light-crucial factors for sustainable design-and how to define and assign realistic materials and work with AutoCAD and Revit files. You'll quickly learn how to get the most from this powerful software's 3D modeling, animation, and rendering capabilities. McFarland is an Autodesk Authorized Author with professional experience in creating complex visualizations for a large property development company. His real-world focus means workflows and instructions are professional and proven, and projects will include those that pros work on every day. Uses actual examples from the author's experience, including retail spaces, small offices, residential developments, and more Concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on tutorials teach the basics and fine points of the software Covers all the essential features, such as how to simulate and analyze sun, sky, and artificial light Demonstrates efficient use of the interface; how to work with Revit and AutoCAD files; using data, scene management, and solid modeling tools; rendering real-world surfaces; and setting up animated walkthroughs Mastering 3ds Max Design 2010 provides a practical education in using this powerful architectural visualization tool"--Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Ch. 1. Getting to Know 3ds Max Design 2010 -- Ch. 2. Introducing 3ds Max Objects -- Ch. 3. Creating Shapes with Splines -- Ch. 4. Editing Meshes and Creating Complex Objects -- Ch. 5. Creating AEC Objects -- Ch. 6. Organizing and Editing Objects -- Ch. 7. Light and Shadow -- Ch. 8. Enhancing Models with Materials -- Ch. 9. Using the 3ds Max Camera -- Ch. 10. Working with External Files -- Ch. 11. Using mental ray -- Ch. 12. Understanding Animation -- Ch. 13. Creating Animations -- Ch. 14. Atmospheres, Effects, reactor, and Particles -- Ch. 15. Using Other Autodesk Applications with 3ds Max Design 2010 -- Appendix A. The Bottom Line -- Appendix B. Modifiers and Materials