Provides tutorial-based instruction for the popular architectural visualization software, Autodesk VIZ.

For intermediate/advanced-level courses in 3D Design and Concepts, Technical Illustration, Mechanical Design and Drafting, Architectural Design and Drafting, Animation, and Computer Graphics in departments of Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, and Computer Graphic Arts. Designed to provide students with the skills and practical applications necessary to use VIZ for those who are familiar with AutoCAD. Autodesk VIZ 2006 Fundamentals is the next book in the Instant AutoCAD series and continues with the tradition of delivering technical information in a quick and easy format. With integrated Hands-On sessions to illustrate basic concepts and lots of questions, texts and exercises, it will offer a look at VIZ, the 3D modeling and animation program for Autodesk. This book begins with an overview of VIZ and how it relates to AutoCAD thereby ensuring an increased learning speed. It then moves onto viewing, creating, and editing, special modeling including walls, doors, and windows. The book is completed with the creation and application of materials and the generation of animations.

This book familiarizes both novice and experienced 3D artists with the process and capabilities of the ADT/VIZr tool set. Instead of getting bogged down with lengthy feature descriptions, the book focuses squarely on the process of developing projects with ADT and VIZr. Readers will learn how to use each tool to its maximum benefit, as well as why it is important to the overall process. Included in every chapter is a common project scenario that showcases how designs can be brought to life with stunning rendered images, followed by details of the process that are necessary to achieving those results. Packed with tips, tricks and procedures along the way, this book will have readers producing high quality results with software they already own, in no time at all!

Market_Desc: Architects, mechanical and civil engineers, planners, interior designers, AEC contractors, and other design professionals will benefit from this thorough VIZ 2007 reference and tutorial. Special Features: · Mastering Autodesk VIZ is the only complete guide to Autodesk s 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software, which is being used worldwide for architectural visualizations.· Mastering Autodesk VIZ is written by an award-winning Autodesk Authorized Author and published by an Autodesk Authorized Publisher.· This revision is fully updated to cover all of VIZ s new features and interface improvements.· Autodesk has been highlighting 3D features in sister application AutoCAD, which should whet architects appetites for architectural visualization and drive VIZ sales.· A complete set of instructor materials-syllabi, test questions, PowerPoint, image files, and additional learning suggestions-will be created for this title.· The CD includes a trial version of VIZ, project files, and the DWF viewer. About The Book: In Mastering Autodesk VIZ 2007, world-renowned AutoCAD expert George Omura and two VIZ experts teach students how to get the most out of Autodesk's potent 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software. As students follow real-world examples, they'll quickly see how to apply these techniques to the design projects. This book offers the clear explanations and step-by-step instruction students will need to make VIZ work for them.

For intermediate/advanced-level courses in 3D Design and Concepts, Technical Illustration, Mechanical Design and Drafting, Architectural Design and Drafting, Animation, and Computer Graphics in departments of Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, and Computer Graphic Arts. Designed to provide students with the skills and practical applications necessary to use VIZ for those who are familiar with AutoCAD. Autodesk VIZ 2008 Fundamentals is the next book in the Instant AutoCAD series and continues with the tradition of delivering technical information in a quick and easy format. With integrated Hands-On sessions to illustrate basic concepts and lots of questions, texts and exercises, it will offer a look at VIZ, the 3D modeling and animation program for Autodesk. This book begins with an overview of VIZ and how it relates to AutoCAD thereby ensuring an increased learning speed. It then moves onto viewing, creating, and editing, special modeling including walls, doors, and windows. The book is completed with the creation and application of materials and the generation of animations.