Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010
Published on 11. March 2011
912 pages
978-1-118-05941-8 (ISBN)
Description
The only comprehensive tutorial/reference exclusively devoted toAutodesk's robust architectural visualization software
3ds Max Design is a powerful real-time 3D design, modeling, andanimation tool for architectural visualizations. This book coversall the software's crucial features, including how to simulate andanalyze sun, sky, and artificial light-crucial factors forsustainable design-and how to define and assign realistic materialsand work with AutoCAD and Revit files.
You'll quickly learn how to get the most from this powerfulsoftware's 3D modeling, animation, and rendering capabilities.McFarland is an Autodesk Authorized Author with professionalexperience in creating complex visualizations for a large propertydevelopment company. His real-world focus means workflows andinstructions are professional and proven, and projects will includethose that pros work on every day.
* Uses actual examples from the author's experience, includingretail spaces, small offices, residential developments, andmore
* Concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-stepinstructions, and hands-on tutorials teach the basics and finepoints of the software
* Covers all the essential features, such as how to simulate andanalyze sun, sky, and artificial light
* Demonstrates efficient use of the interface; how to work withRevit and AutoCAD files; using data, scene management, and solidmodeling tools; rendering real-world surfaces; and setting upanimated walkthroughs
Mastering 3ds Max Design 2010 provides a practicaleducation in using this powerful architectural visualizationtool.
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Mark Gerhard | Jeffrey Harper | Jon McFarland
Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010
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Persons
Mark Gerhard is a 3ds Max Design guru and applicationengineer. He was one of the first artists hired by Autodesk to testthe first version of this software in 1990, wrote many of thetutorials that ship with 3ds Max, and continues to train 3ds Maxusers.
Jeffery M. Harper uses 3ds Max to create architecturaland civil engineering visualizations as well as models, stills andanimations used in Computer Based Training Programs.
Jon McFarland uses 3ds Max Design to createvisualizations of proposed facility construction and expansions andteaches 3ds Max Design courses at the university level. He haswritten six books, including AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010:No Experience Required.
Content
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know 3ds Max Design 2010.
Chapter 2: Introducing 3ds Max Objects.
Chapter 3: Creating Shapes with Splines.
Chapter 4: Editing Meshes and Creating Complex Objects.
Chapter 5: Creating AEC Objects.
Chapter 6: Organizing and Editing Objects.
Chapter 7: Light and Shadow.
Chapter 8: Enhancing Models with Materials.
Chapter 9: Using the 3ds Max Camera.
Chapter 10: Working with External Files.
Chapter 11: Using mental ray.
Chapter 12: Understanding Animation.
Chapter 13: Creating Animations.
Chapter 14: Atmospheres, Effects, reactor, and Particles.
Chapter 15: Using Other Autodesk Applications with 3ds MaxDesign 2010.
Appendix A: The Bottom Line.
Appendix B: Modifiers and Materials.
Index.
