Publisher: Autodesk Press; 2 edition (November 10, 2005)
Paperback: 432 pages
ISBN: 1418039632

Autodesk® VIZ Render (VIZr) is the rendering and animation arm of Autodesk® Architectural Desktop: the leading architectural design and production software package. With VIZr you can bring your designs to life with stunning rendered images. The goal of this book is to familiarize both novice and experienced 3D artists with the process and capabilities of the ADT/VIZr tool set.

The primary focus of this text is the process of developing projects with ADT and VIZr, rather than lengthy disconnected feature descriptions. Learn ?how? to use each tool to maximum benefit and ?why? it is important to the overall process. Each chapter showcases a common project scenario and then details the process necessary to achieve results. Packed with tips, tricks and procedures along the way, you will soon be producing high quality results with software that you already own!

More information about Autodesk® VIZ Render software.

Paul F. Aubin is the author of Mastering Autodesk® Architectural Desktop and Autodesk® Architectural Desktop: An Advanced Implementation Guide, both published by Autodesk Press. Paul has a background in the architectural profession spanning over fifteen years...read more about Paul

James D. Smell pursued study abroad with the Atelier Veneziano, the University of Kentucky College of Architecture?s Venice Program. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kentucky and is a registered Architect and an active member of the American Institute of Architects. He has held instructional positions at Jacksonville University as an adjunct professor and is a guest instructor at Florida Community College at Jacksonville. While in Jacksonville, Jim successfully trained over 500 professionals and students in Autodesk® VIZ, Architectural Desktop, and AutoCAD. Prior to training as an Autodesk® Certified Instructor, Jim worked in Architectural firms in Kentucky and Florida where he performed the duties of CAD Manager and Project Manager. Jim currently works in the Building Solutions Division of Autodesk, Inc.

Preface and other Front Matter

Section I

Understanding VIZ Render

Chapter 1

Getting Started (play list)

Chapter 2

User Interface and General Overview (play list)

Section II

The Projects

Chapter 3

Models - Part 1

Chapter 4

Models - Part 2

Chapter 5

Exterior Daylight Rendering (play list)

Chapter 6

Interior Space with Daylight (play list)

Chapter 7

Exterior Nighttime Rendering (play list)

Chapter 8

Interior Space with Artificial Light (play list)

Chapter 9

Animation and Client Presentation (play list)

Section III

Appendices

Appendix A

Additional Exercises

Appendix B

Online Resources (Download this Appendix)

Appendix C

Rendering Settings (Download this Appendix) (Instructions)

Appendix D

Render Times (Rending Times Play List)

Color Plates

Index and Back Matter

As discussed in the text of the book (in the Preface and Appendix D) each rendering is accompanied by a suggested music (or movie) selection. The complete list of renderings from all chapters of the book with music selections and links to the color plates for renderings is included on this page. You can use the links on this page to purchase music selections from Amazon.com and/or the Apple iTunes Music Store (requires iTunes).

Please note, no music is included with the purchase of the book. The purchase of any of these songs is completely optional. These are only suggested music choices and not required to complete the exercises of the book.

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