Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011

by Mark Gerhard; Jeffrey Harper

• ISBN13: 9780470925584
• ISBN10: 0470925582
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-07-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Autodesk's official guide to architectural visualization using 3ds Max DesignExclusively endorsed by Autodesk, this comprehensive tutorial and reference thoroughly covers 3ds Max Design, the 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software used for architectural visualizations. It also includes essential material for students preparing for the new Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams. Examples come from projects that architects, designers, and planners actually encounter each day, while the workflows and instructions have been tested in real-world applications. The official guide endorsed by Autodesk, with comprehensive information on using 3ds Max Design 2011 as well as achieving certification Features step-by-step instructions and real-world projects that readers will actually encounter Covers using the 3ds Max interface, working with Revit and AutoCAD files, using the data and scene management tools, modeling, simulating lighting effects, analyzing sustainable design features, setting up animated walkthroughs, and much more Explains how to render real-world surfaces with architectural material and how to choose the renderer that creates the desired effectMastering Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011 covers every facet of this powerful program.

Table of Contents

Getting to Know Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011

Introducing 3ds Max Objects

Creating Shapes with Splines

Editing Meshes and Creating Complex Objects

Working with External Design Data

Creating AEC Objects

Organizing and Editing Objects

Light and Shadow

Enhancing Models with Materials

Using the 3ds Max Camera

Working with External Files

Understanding Animation

Creating Animations

Advanced Rendering Using mental ray

Finishing It Off: Atmosphere, Effects, and Compositing

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