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. <ul>
<li>Uses actual examples from the author's experience, including retail spaces, small offices, residential developments, and more</li> <li>Concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on tutorials teach the basics and fine points of the software</li> <li>Covers all the essential features, such as how to simulate and analyze sun, sky, and artificial light</li> <li>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</li> </ul>
Mastering 3ds Max Design 2010 provides a practical education in using this powerful architectural visualization tool.

Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010

Computers & Technology

McFarland, Jon

Harper, Jeffrey

Gerhard, Mark

Graphics & Design

Sybex

Autodesk’s official guide to architectural visualization using 3ds Max Design 
Exclusively 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. <ul>
<li>The official guide endorsed by Autodesk, with comprehensive information on using 3ds Max Design 2011 as well as achieving certification</li> <li>Features step-by-step instructions and real-world projects that readers will actually encounter</li> <li>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</li> <li>Explains how to render real-world surfaces with architectural material and how to choose the renderer that creates the desired effect</li> </ul>
Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011 covers every facet of this powerful program.

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