Architectural Rendering with 3ds Max and V-Ray: Photorealistic Visualization

Architectural Rendering with 3ds Max and V-Ray: Photorealistic Visualization
by Markus Kuhlo, Enrico Eggert
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Create high-quality photorealistic renders of architectural visualizations using 3ds Max and Vray with the project-based tutorials in this book. Learn how to combine lighting and rendering options to end-up with the most realistic final renders possible at a professional level. The tutorials in this book are filled with beautiful full-color images and they teach you how to light both interiors and exteriors and daytime and nighttime scenes. Learn how to save time without sacrificing the quality of your final renders with tips and tricks on rendering with Vray - the most accurate rendering application for 3ds Max. The companion CD includes all the project files that you need to recreate each of the projects presented within the book.

Topics include:

* AutoCAD to 3ds Max workflow * Vray light sources and materials * IES light sources *Indirect Illumination *Artificial and natural light sources *The Vray overhead system * HDRI lighting * Studio Setup for Product Visualization * Creating a loft in daylight * Interior visualization of a bathroom scene *The Vray Camera *Interior and exterior shots

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #494374 in Books
• Published on: 2010-08-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .60" h x 7.30" w x 9.60" l, 1.30 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

GPU Pro: Advanced Rendering Techniques

GPU Pro: Advanced Rendering Techniques
by Wolfgang Engel
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This new book series covers essential tools and techniques for programming the graphics processing unit. Brought to you by Wolfgang Engel and the same team of editors who made the ShaderX series a success, this volume will cover advanced rendering techniques, engine design, GPGPU techniques, related mathematical techniques, and game postmortems. A special emphasis is placed on handheld programming to account for the increased importance of graphics on mobile devices, especially the iPhone and iPod touch.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #69910 in Books
• Published on: 2010-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 740 pages

Rendering in Google Sketchup: From File Set Up to Post Production for Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design

Rendering in Google Sketchup: From File Set Up to Post Production for Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design
by Daniel Tal
Publication Date: October 10, 2012

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A must-have guide for architects and other professionals who use SketchUp in their modeling Building on the skills introduced in his previous book, Google SketchUp for Site Design, Daniel Tal uses Google SketchUp Advanced Modeling Handbook to instruct readers in intermediate and advanced modeling techniques and methods. Some of the key topics covered include Organic Modeling, Process Modeling, and Ruby Scripts. Readers will learn how to apply these modeling methods to both architectural models and digital elevation/ terrain models. Rich diagrams and images and sequential tutorials will allow readers to master the concepts and methods presented and apply them to their own models. Online tutorial videos and downloadable tutorial models from 3D Warehouse will also be available.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #387756 in Books
• Published on: 2012-10-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

Digital Lighting and Rendering (2nd Edition)

Digital Lighting and Rendering (2nd Edition)
by Jeremy Birn
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Crafting a perfect rendering in 3D software means nailing all the details. And no matter what software you use, your success in creating realistic-looking illumination, shadows and textures depends on your professional lighting and rendering techniques. In this lavishly illustrated new edition, Pixar's Jeremy Birn shows you how to:

• Master Hollywood lighting techniques to produce professional results in any 3D application
• Convincingly composite 3D models into real-world environments
• Apply advanced rendering techniques using subsurface scattering, global illumination, caustics, occlusion, and high dynamic range images
• Design realistic materials and paint detailed texture maps
• Mimic real-life camera properties such as f-stops, exposure times, depth-of-field, and natural color temperatures for photorealistic renderings
• Render in multiple passes for greater efficiency and creative control
• Understand production pipelines at visual effects and animation studios
• Develop your lighting reel to get a job in the industry
  

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #39675 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .75" h x 7.52" w x 9.06" l, 1.84 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

Mastering mental ray: Rendering Techniques for 3D and CAD Professionals

Mastering mental ray: Rendering Techniques for 3D and CAD Professionals
by Jennifer O'Connor
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Proven techniques for using mental ray effectively

If you're a busy artist seeking high-end results for your 3D, design, or architecture renders using mental ray, this is the perfect book for you. It distills the highly technical nature of rendering into easy-to-follow steps and tutorials that you can apply immediately to your own projects. The book uses 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design to show the integration with mental ray, but users of any 3D or CAD software can learn valuable techniques for incorporating mental ray into their pipelines.

• Takes you under the hood of mental ray, a stand-alone or bundled product that is often used with 3D or CAD software in the creation of movies, games, architectural renders, and television
• Focuses on only the most pertinent tools and techniques for busy professionals who need to quickly apply them on the job
• Provides compelling, practical tutorials so you can start incorporating mental ray into your own production pipelines
• Includes a DVD with step-by-step videos to help drive home concepts and techniques

Learn effective mental ray techniques with this great guide, then keep this practical book at your workstation for reference while you work!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #43637 in Books
• Published on: 2010-04-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .82" h x 7.66" w x 9.22" l, 1.89 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Image-Based Rendering

Image-Based Rendering
by Heung-Yeung Shum, Shing-Chow Chan, Sing Bing Kang
Publication Date: March 31, 2012

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Focusing exclusively on Image-Based Rendering (IBR) this book examines the theory, practice, and applications associated with image-based rendering and modeling. Topics covered vary from IBR basic concepts and representations on the theory side to signal processing and data compression on the practical side. One of the only titles devoted exclusively to IBR this book is intended for researchers, professionals, and general readers interested in the topics of computer graphics, computer vision, image process, and video processing. With this book advanced-level students in EECS studying related disciplines will be able to seriously expand their knowledge about image-based rendering.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #11303265 in Books
• Published on: 2012-03-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
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• Binding: Paperback
• 428 pages