Smith B.L. 3ds Max Design Architectural Visualization: For Intermediate Users

Focal Press, 2013. — 540 p. — ISBN: 978-0-240-82107-8.
На англ. языке.For starters, this book is one of the best books on architectural visualization. And if you use 3ds max, there is little reason not to order it. Even if you have real experience. It is complete, well written and well structured.Fully updated book for the most recent version of 3ds Max.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.Working with Architectural Drawings.
Reading Architectural Drawings.
Preparing AutoCAD Linework for 3ds Max.
Creating Building Elements.
Creating Walls, Windows, & Doors (Part 1).
Creating Walls, etc. (Part 2).
Creating Roofs.
Creating Furniture.
Creating Site Elements.
Creating 2D Sites.
Creating 3D Sites.
Creating Backgrounds.
Creating Vegetation.
mental ray.
Introduction to mental ray.
Global Illumination.
Lighting Strategies with mental ray.
mental ray Materials.
Advanced Visualization Techniques.
Unwrap UVW.
Advanced Animation and Effects.
Photoshop Techniques for Visualization.
Efficient 3D Workflow.
The Animation Process.
Managing System Resources.