Book Description
No one can bring the program's robust features to light better than George Omura, the world's best-selling CAD author. Omura, who also wrote the definitive book on 3D Studio VIZ 3, is an architect, illustrator, and animator who has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to the prestigious San Francisco library. His Mastering Autodesk VIZ 4 book will walk users through every step of the process -- from creating shapes and editing objects to controlling lights and cameras to creating animations. Omura uses real-world, recognizable examples so that readers can easily see how to apply techniques, tips, and tactics to their work.
Back Cover copy
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.
