Mastering: Autodesk 3DS Max Design 2010

Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010--------------------------------------------------The only comprehensive tutorial/reference exclusively devoted to Autodesk'srobust architectural visualization software 3ds Max Design is a powerfulreal-time 3D design, modeling, and animation tool for architecturalvisualizations. This book covers all the software's crucial features,including how to simulate and analyze sun, sky, and artificial light-crucialfactors for sustainable design-and how to define and assign realisticmaterials and work with AutoCAD and Revit files. You'll quickly learnhow to get the most from this powerful software's 3D modeling, animation,and rendering capabilities. McFarland is an Autodesk Authorized Authorwith professional experience in creating complex visualizations fora large property development company. His real-world focus means workflowsand instructions are professional and proven, and projects will includethose that pros work on every day.* Uses actual examples from theauthor's experience, including retail spaces, small offices, residentialdevelopments, and more* Concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-stepinstructions, and hands-on tutorials teach the basics and fine pointsof the software* Covers all the essential features, such as how tosimulate and analyze sun, sky, and artificial light* Demonstrates efficientuse of the interface, how to work with Revit and AutoCAD files, usingdata, scene management, and solid modeling tools, rendering real-worldsurfaces, and setting up animated walkthroughs Mastering 3ds Max Design2010 provides a practical education in using this powerful architecturalvisualization tool.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: 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 the tutorialsthat ship with 3ds Max, and continues to train 3ds Max users. JefferyM. Harper uses 3ds Max to create architectural and civil engineeringvisualizations as well as models, stills and animations used in ComputerBased 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 has writtensix books, including AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010: No ExperienceRequired.