This reference is designed for intermediate to advanced C programmers who are developing fully distributed client/server database applications across all platforms, including Windows NT, Sun, AT&T, IBM and Hewlett-Packard. The companion disk includes over 1000 questions most asked by DCE programmers.

Dce: A Guide to Developing Portable Applications/Book and Disk (J. Ranade Workstation)

Peterson, Michael Todd

Computers & Technology

McGraw=Hill

A guide to the Open Software Foundation's Distributed Computing Environment for intermediate to advanced-level C programmers. Provides guidance for developing client/server database applications across many platforms including Windows NT, Sun, AT&T, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard. The accompanying disk provides source code and answers to common questions. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Computing McGraw-Hill

The Open Software Foundation (OSF) is a consortium of computer companies that promotes standards and specifications for UNIX-run programs. OSF has developed the OSF Distributing Computing Environment (DCE), which is a set of programs--or tools--that enable cross-platform network interoperability. This book/CD-ROM set provides the tools to be used for DCE-related application development.

Dce Software Developer's Toolkit

Software

Whether you are new to 3D Studio MAX, upgrading from a previous release, or moving from 2D to 3D design, 3D Studio MAX X Fundamentals has everything you need to get up to speed quickly and easily. With fully illustrated examples, easy-to-follow exercises, time saving tips, and helpful notes, you'll learn how to build fundamental objects, create realistic textures, light a scene, place cameras, render basic animation, and more. This hands-on guide also explains complex 3D design concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand language to give you a solid foundation in the basics.

3D Studio MAX 3(r) Fundamentals

Programming

New Riders Pub

3D Studio MAX 3 Effects Magic is structured in as a cookbook for you, just like highly-trained chefs who are in constant need of new ideas for recipes. We know you don't need theory, and you don't need beginner level recipes. You need a cookbook you can use in the kitchen while you're working. No non-sense instructions on very imaginative recipes, that you can then take and either use as is, or use as inspiration for your own creations. This book has 25 can't miss recipes for getting stunning effects from 3D Studio MAX.3, cooked up by some of the best CG chefs in the world.

3D Studio Max 3 Magic

Arts & Photography

Bonney, Sean

Kennedy, Sanford

Blevins, Neil

Davis, Brandon

KING, DOUGLAS

Oken, Eni

Su, Sung-Wook

Abouaf, Jeffrey

Photography & Video

Master the art of using combustion to combine digital elements such as a 3ds max rendering with video footage or stills! The newest addition to our Ground Rules Series, this how-to manual is one of the first resources available for computer artists and animators who want to learn how to make optimal use of combustion- a powerful Macintosh- and Windows-based desktop solution from Discreet that provides a unified paint, animation, and 3D composition environment in which cutting-edge graphics and compelling visual effects can be created. Step-by-step tutorials based on real-world applications of combustion take center stage in this book, acquainting beginner through intermediate users with 90% of the features of the combustion software while introducing professional 2D and 3D compositing and painting techniques. Fast-paced and thoroughly engaging, these tutorials provide a swift and effective means of gaining first-hand insights into the combustion interface and workflow. Because the tutorials are based on real-world applications, all new skills gained as a result of working through this book are directly relevant to the needs of technically-savvy computer artists and animators working in today's highly sophisticated post-production and 3D animation environments.

Combustion Ground Rules

Hessler, Alex

Web Development & Design

Delmar/Cengage Learning

3D Studio is a complex program, and this tutorial is designed to get the new 3D Studio user productive quickly. In addition, the book will get the new user off on the right foot by developing good techniques and practices. The book offers many tips and strategies for better results and less wasted time. The CD provides all of the files for the exercises and examples in the book.

3D Studio for Beginners

Lammers, Jim

Architectural design today has many different applications - from true architecture to forensics animation to games. With the field of architectural design becoming varied and more competitive, how can you ensure that your designs will be the ones that stand out in the market? To remain one step ahead of your competition, let 3D Studio Architectural Rendering help you to realize the potential of 3D Studio for architectural design. Each chapter presents expert instruction on creating top-notch designs - from working with textures and materials, to creating fly-bys and demo reels. You'll see how to use photographic substitution to create photorealistic exteriors, and how to simulate dramatic, natural lighting to give your designs the perfect finishing touch. Techniques are demonstrated through step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations, and the use of the AutoCAD in conjunction with 3D Studio is covered in depth.

3D Studio Architectural Rendering

Miller, Phillip

Miguel, Jesse K.

Rowlett, Martha

Bartlett, Brandon

Teaches the fundementals of using a 3D rendering tool. The same one used to create The Titanic

3D Studio Max Fundamentals

New Riders

This is the 10-year anniversary edition of the most widely used AutoCad book of all time--includes more indispensable information and tools than ever before. The text includes tips, tricks and advice from the industry's leading professionals. Grasp valuable Windows skills that help you to maximize your performance. The CD-ROM contains a previously unheard of wealth of information including complete electronic versions of three published works on AutoCAD.

Inside Autocad Release 13C4: For Windows 95, Windows Nt, and Windows

Morris, Andrew

Soen, Francis

Coleman, Kevin

Boyce, Jim

Beck, Jeff

Fitzgerald, Jim

Burchard, Bill

Pitzer, David

Fulmer, Howard M.

Boersma, Tom

McWhirter, Kevin

Gesner, B. Rustin

Jones, Cathleen

Toby, Peter

Graphics & Design

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