Mastering 3D Studio VIZ 3 (eBook)

George Omura is an architect, illustrator, and CAD specialist who has worked on design projects ranging from resort hotels to metropolitan transit systems to the prestigious San Francisco Library project. A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, he is the all-time best-selling AutoCAD author. His AutoCAD books, all from Sybex, include Mastering AutoCAD 14, Mastering AutoCAD 2000, Mastering AutoCAD 3D, Mastering AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD 14 Instant Reference, Mastering AutoCAD 14 and 2000 Premium Edition, and Mastering AutoCAD for Mechanical Engineers. When he's not writing, he helps architects produce 2D and 3D computer models and renderings in their real-world projects.

Introduction.Chapter 1: Getting to Know VIZ.Chapter 2: Introducing VIZ Objects.Chapter 3: Creating Shapes with Splines.Chapter 4: Editing Meshes for Complex Objects.Chapter 5: Organizing and Editing Objects.Chapter 6: Adding Cameras and Lights.Chapter 7: Enhancing Models with Materials.Chapter 8: Controlling Lights and Materials.Chapter 9: Staging Your Design.Chapter 10: Working with Files.Chapter 11: Creating an Animation.Chapter 12: Understanding Animation Files.Chapter 13: Transferring Your Animations to Video.Chapter 14: Using Photoshop with VIZ.Chapter 15: Combining Photographs with VIZ Designs.Chapter 16: Using AutoCAD with VIZ.Appendix A: Installation Notes.Appendix B: Modifiers and Materials.Appendix C: Patches and NURBS Surfaces.Appendix D: Helpers and Effects.