MAXON CINEMA 4D R20 Studio: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based book and aims at harnessing the power of MAXON CINEMA 4D R20 Studio software for modelers, animators, and designers. The book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advance users of MAXON CINEMA 4D R20 Studio. Keeping in view the varied requirements of users, the book first introduces the basic features of CINEMA 4D R20 Studio And then progresses to cover the advanced techniques. In this book, two projects based on the tools and concepts covered in the book have been added to enhance the knowledge of users. This book will help you unleash your creativity and transform your imagination into reality with ease. Salient Features: Consists of 13 Chapters and 2 Projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, sculpting texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Exploring CINEMA 4D R20 Studio Interface Chapter 2: Working with Splines Chapter 3: Introduction to Polygon Modeling Chapter 4: Sculpting Chapter 5: Texturing Chapter 6: Lighting Chapter 7: Rigging Chapter 8: Animation Chapter 9: Introduction to UV Mapping Chapter 10: Compositing 3D objects Chapter 11: Rendering Chapter 12: MoGraph Chapter 13: Working with XPresso Project 1: Creating an Indoor Scene Project 2: Texturing an Indoor Scene Index

MAXON CINEMA 4D S24: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based book and aims at harnessing the power of MAXON CINEMA 4D S24 for modelers, animators, and designers. The book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advance users of MAXON CINEMA 4D S24. Keeping in view the varied requirements of users, the book first introduces the basic features of CINEMA 4D S24 and then progresses to cover the advanced techniques. In this book, three projects based on the tools and concepts covered in the book have been added to enhance the knowledge of users. The third project will enable the users to learn about some major enhancements in Cinema 4D S24 such as the Asset Browser and the new placement tools in depth. Salient Features Consists of 13 Chapters and 3 Projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, sculpting texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Exploring CINEMA 4D S24 Interface Chapter 2: Working with Splines Chapter 3: Introduction to Polygon Modeling Chapter 4: Sculpting Chapter 5: Texturing Chapter 6: Lighting Chapter 7: Rigging Chapter 8: Animation Chapter 9: Introduction to UV Mapping Chapter 10: Compositing 3D objects Chapter 11: Rendering Chapter 12: MoGraph Chapter 13: Working with XPresso Project 1: Creating an Indoor Scene Project 2: Texturing an Indoor Scene Project 3: Creating an Exterior Scene Index

MAXON CINEMA 4D R17 Studio: A Tutorial Approach textbook aims at harnessing the power of MAXON CINEMA 4D R17 Studio for modelers, animators, and motion graphic designers. The CINEMA 4D R17 book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advance users of CINEMA 4D R17. Keeping in view the varied requirements of users, the CINEMA 4D book first introduces the basic features and then progresses to cover the advanced techniques such as MoGraph, XPresso, and 3D Compositing. This book features two projects based on the tools and concepts covered in the book. In this edition of the CINEMA 4D R17 book, new tutorials and exercises have been added to enhance the knowledge of the users.

MAXON CINEMA 4D R19 Studio: A Tutorial Approach book aims at harnessing the power of MAXON CINEMA 4D R19 Studio for modelers, animators, and motion graphic designers. The CINEMA 4D R19 book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advance users of CINEMA 4D R19. Keeping in view the varied requirements of users, the CINEMA 4D book first introduces the basic features and then progresses to cover the advanced techniques such as MoGraph, XPresso, and 3D Compositing. Salient Features: Consists of 13 chapters and 2 projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation test and Review Questions are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Technical support by contacting '[email protected]'. Additional learning resources available at 'cinema4dexperts.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Exploring MAXON CINEMA 4D R19 Studio Interface Chapter 2: Working with Splines Chapter 3: Introduction to Polygon Modeling Chapter 4: Sculpting Chapter 5: Texturing Chapter 6: Lighting Chapter 7: Rigging Chapter 8: Animation Chapter 9: Introduction to UV Mpping Chapter 10: Composting in 3D Objects Chapter 11: Rendering Chapter 12: MoGraph Chapter 13: Working with XPresso Project 1: Creating an Indoor Scene Project 2: Texturing an Indoor Scene Index

Pixologic ZBrush 2020: A Comprehensive Guide covers all features of ZBrush 2020 in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It gives in-depth details of the concepts and explains the usage and tools of ZBrush such as DynaMesh, NanoMesh, ZRemesher, ZModeler, NanoMesh, and KeyShot renderer. This book will unleash your creativity and transform your imagination into reality, thus helping you create realistic 3D models. In this edition, the author has provided detailed explanation of some new and enhanced concepts such as CamView and Spotlight. Moreover, new sculpting brushes like XTractor and HistoryRecall have been covered. Additionally, the concepts like Array, ZPlugin, and FiberMesh are explained with the help of step by step instructions. Salient Features Consists of 12 chapters & 1 project that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Covers all aspects such as modeling, texturing, lighting, & animation in ZBrush. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts and usage of tools. First page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in the chapter. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation test & Review Questions at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Exploring ZBrush Interface Chapter 2: Sculpting Brushes Chapter 3: Introduction to Digital Sculpting Chapter 4: SubTools and FiberMesh Chapter 5: ZSpheres Chapter 6: DynaMesh, NanoMesh, and ZRemesher Chapter 7: ShadowBox Chapter 8: Materials in ZBrush Chapter 9: Texturing in ZBrush Chapter 10: UV Master Chapter 11: Lighting Chapter 12: Rendering Project 1: Cartoon Character Modeling Index

Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020 book introduces the users to the powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution, AutoCAD Civil 3D. The book helps you learn, create and visualize a coordinated data model that can be used to design and analyze a civil engineering project for its optimum and cost-effective performance. This book has been written considering the needs of the professionals such as engineers, surveyors, watershed and storm water analysts, land developers, and CAD technicians, who wish to learn and explore the usage and abilities of AutoCAD Civil 3D in their respective domains. This book provides comprehensive text and graphical representation to explain concepts and procedures required in designing solutions for various infrastructure works. The tutorials and exercises, which relate to real-world projects, help you better understand the tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Salient Features Chapters arranged in pedagogical sequence Comprehensive coverage of concepts and tools covering the scope of the software Real-world engineering projects used in tutorials and exercises Step-by-step examples to guide the users through the learning process Additional information provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020 Chapter 2: Working with Points Chapter 3: Working with Surfaces Chapter 4: Surface Volumes and Analysis Chapter 5: Alignments Chapter 6: Working with Profiles Chapter 7: Working with Assemblies and Subassemblies Chapter 8: Working with Corridors and Parcels Chapter 9: Sample Lines, Sections, and Quantity Takeoffs Chapter 10: Feature Lines and Grading Chapter 11: Pipe Networks Chapter 12: Pressure Networks Chapter 13: Working with Plan Production Tools, and Data Shortcuts Index

Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2020 is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and professionals. The chapters in this book are structured in a pedagogical sequence, which makes the learning process very simple and effective for both the novice as well as the advanced users of Autodesk Navisworks. In this book, the author emphasizes on creating 4D simulation, performing clash detection, performing quantity takeoff, rendering, creating animation, and reviewing models through tutorials and exercises. In addition, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes, wherever necessary, to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects. Salient Features Comprehensive book consisting of 404 pages of heavily illustrated text. Detailed explanation of the commands and tools of Autodesk Navisworks. Tips and Notes throughout the book for providing additional information. Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of the chapters. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 2020 Chapter 2: Exploring the Navigation Tools in Navisworks Chapter 3: Selecting, Controlling, and Reviewing Objects Chapter 4: Viewpoints, Sections, and Animations Chapter 5: TimeLiner Chapter 6: Working with Animator and Scripter Chapter 7: Quantification Chapter 8: Clash Detection Chapter 9: Autodesk Rendering in Navisworks Case Study Index