Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011
Turn Your Ideas into High-Impact Architectural VisualizationsThis Autodesk Official Training Guide helps you master the essentials of 3D modeling, texturing, animation, and rendering with 3ds Max Design—it has everything you need to create compelling visualizations of your projects with exciting CG filmmaking techniques. The book provides pages of real-world architectural examples that show you how to apply 3D concepts to your own work with striking results.Whether you're just starting, upgrading, or preparing for the Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011 Certified Associate or Certified Professional exams, this book offers the complete instruction you need to master this indispensable design tool.Coverage includes:Understanding the 3ds Max Design 2011 tools, menus, and interfaceEditing meshes and creating complex shapes with surface modeling toolsAssembling high-impact scenes using the right design data and toolsUsing the Lighting Analysis feature to analyze sustainable design featuresAccessing the Autodesk Materials Library for just the right floor, wall, or finishApplying the camera effectively during animated walk-throughsUsing mental ray® to achieve the most realistic renderingAdding cinematic atmosphere and compositing your final designsSeamlessly Link Data from the Revit Family of Products into 3ds Max Design 2011Apply Concepts from Game Design to Transform Your SketchesWork Faster Using the Polygon Modeling and Texturing ToolsetProduce Stunning, Detailed, Photorealistic Presentations for ClientsPrepare for the 3ds Max Design 2011 Certified Associate and Certified Professional Exams