Autodesk VIZ 2008 Fundamentals

Stephen J. Ethier, Christine A. Ethier, - Autodesk (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

432 Seiten

2007
Peachpit Press Publications (Verlag)
978-0-13-159230-8 (ISBN)

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For intermediate/advanced-level courses in 3D Design and Concepts, Technical Illustration, Mechanical Design and Drafting, Architectural Design and Drafting, Animation, and Computer Graphics in departments of Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, and Computer Graphic Arts.

Autodesk VIZ® Fundamentals: Using Release 2008 is written for users with basic knowledge of computers and CAD and explores Autodesk VIZ®, from the basics of computer animation to the practical applications of the program. Combining a theoretical approach with hands-on activities, users learn not only what commands and techniques to use, but why they are important in today’s dynamic environment. Designed to develop skills in a progressive manner, the text incorporates more than 1000 images and a full-color insert to help readers visualize processes as they are presented. Readers also receive an accompanying CD-ROM and a tear-out quick chart highlighting short cut keys for easy reference.

Stephen J. Ethier and Christine A. Ethier have been married for 23 years. Both born and raised in Southern Ontario, Stephen`s initial training was in mechanical engineering followed by an entire life spent in various kinds of computer education while Christine was initially educated in psychology and education and has several years training in communication and journalism. The pair have been writing textbooks on computer aided drafting and design, animation, and various related topics for Prentice Hall for the past sixteen years and have developed quite a list of titles for the educational and professional market. They live in the maritime region of eastern Canada with Seth, Zachary, Frodo and Contessa, their four cats, and Terra, their one grown up daughter who is studying journalism.

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ANIMATION 1.      Introduction to Three-Dimensional Presentation

2.      Rendering and Animation Applications

PART TWO: EXPLORING AUTODESK VIZ 3.      Interacting with Autodesk VIZ

4.      The Fast Lane

PART THREE: PREPARING FOR 3D MODELING 5.      Moving About the 3D World

6.      Basics of Creation

7.      Basics of Editing

PART FOUR: 3D MODELING 8.      Basic Modeling: Primitives, Shapes, and Shape and Parametric Modifiers

9.      Advanced Modeling: Compound Objects

10. Special Modeling: AEC Objects

PART FIVE: PRESENTATION 11. A Brighter Outlook: Cameras, Lights, and Rendering

12. A New Coat of Paint: Materials Creation and Applications

13. Let’s Get Moving: Animation

14. Follow the Leader: Hierarchy Linking and Inverse Kinematics

PART SIX: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS 15. Still Life: Working with Light and Shadow

16. Architectural Presentation: Camera Techniques

17. Artist’s Exhibition: Applying Bitmaps

18. Mechanical Motion: Hierarchical Linking

APPENDIX A: Installing the CD-ROM Files APPENDIX B: Importing and Exporting Files APPENDIX C: AutoCAD® and Autodesk VIZ®

Erscheint lt. Verlag	13.7.2007
Verlagsort	Berkeley
Sprache	englisch
Maße	279 x 272 mm
Gewicht	912 g
Themenwelt	Informatik ► Grafik / Design ► Film- / Video-Bearbeitung
ISBN-10	0-13-159230-0 / 0131592300
ISBN-13	978-0-13-159230-8 / 9780131592308
Zustand	Neuware