ABSTRACT

Learn time-saving techniques and tested production-ready tips for maximum speed and efficiency in creating professional-level architectural visualizations in 3ds Max. Move from intermediate to an advanced level with specific and comprehensive instruction with this collaboration from nine different authors from around the world. Get their experience and skills in this full-color book, which not only teaches more advanced features, but also demonstrates the practical applications of those features to get readers ready for a real production environment. Fully updated for the most recent version of 3ds Max.

part 1|55 pages

Working with Architectural Drawings

chapter 1|29 pages

Understanding Architectural Drawings

chapter 2|23 pages

Preparing AutoCAD Linework for 3ds Max

part 2|120 pages

Creating Building Elements

chapter 5|28 pages

Creating Roofs

part 3|96 pages

Creating Site Elements

chapter 7|29 pages

Creating 2D Sites

chapter 8|22 pages

Creating 3D Sites

chapter 9|17 pages

Creating Backgrounds

chapter 10|24 pages

Creating Vegetation

part 4|78 pages

Mental ray

chapter 11|9 pages

Introduction to mental ray

chapter 12|22 pages

Global Illumination

chapter 13|20 pages

Lighting Strategies

chapter 14|24 pages

mental ray Materials

part 5|56 pages

Advanced Visualization Techniques

chapter 15|13 pages

Unwrap UVW

chapter 16|19 pages

Compositing

chapter 17|20 pages

Photoshop Techniques for Visualization

part 6|31 pages

Efficient 3D Workflow

chapter 18|16 pages

The Animation Process

chapter 19|13 pages

Managing System Resources