Autodesk VIZ Fundamentals: Using Release 4 - Softcover

Ethier, Stephen J.; Ethier, Christine A.

9780131112896: Autodesk VIZ Fundamentals: Using Release 4

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ISBN 10: 0131112899 ISBN 13: 9780131112896

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2002

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For introductory-level courses in 3D Design and Concepts, Animation, Computer Graphics, Technical Illustration, Mechanical Design and Drafting, and Architectural Design and Drafting, in departments of Engineering, Architectural, Drafting, and Computer Graphic Arts.Ideal for both students who know just the basics about computers and CAD and for those who are experts in CAD but wish to add a new dimension, Autodesk VIZ Fundamentals blends theory and practical applications in a hands-on, lab- and exercise-intensive tutorial. It provides a basic introduction to computer animation, an overview of Autodesk VIZ, preparation for 3D modeling, 3D modeling, presentation, and practical applications that reflect today's animated world, (e.g., in films, advertisements, and gaming environments). This book will be of special interest to those who use AutoCAD. Many of the features in VIZ have been modeled after AutoCAD's interface, allowing for faster learning and application. An appendix explains the features and procedure to bring AutoCAD files into Autodesk VIZ.

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About the Author

Stephen J. Ethier and Christine A. Ethier have been married for 23 years. Both born and raised in Southern Ontario, Stephen's initial training was in mechanical engineering followed by an entire life spent in various kinds of computer education while Christine was initially educated in psychology and education and has several years training in communication and journalism. The pair have been writing textbooks on computer aided drafting and design, animation, and various related topics for Prentice Hall for the past sixteen years and have developed quite a list of titles for the educational and professional market. They live in the maritime region of eastern Canada with Seth, Zachary, Frodo and Contessa, their four cats, and Terra, their one grown up daughter who is studying journalism.

From the Back Cover

Autodesk VIZ^� Fundamentals: Using Release 4 is an exciting look into the world of 3D animation using the powerful Autodesk VIZ^�, program. The text combines equal parts of theory and practice, teaching the ideas involved and then presenting many exercises for hands-on experience. This method maximizes student learning and leads to greater self-reliance. The labs, the chapter-ending exercises, and the application chapters take students into the animated worlds that fascinate us in today's films, advertisements, and gaming environments.

For those who are AutoCAD^� users, an appendix explains how VIZ is set up to maximize your AutoCAD experience, from layering to file importing and linking.

Some of the text's features include:

Over 1000 graphic images that create a vivid learning environment
A full-color insert that displays images of the completed projects
Six parts that include:

Introduction to Computer Animation
Exploring Autodesk VIZ^�
Preparing for 3D Modeling
3D Modeling
Presentation
Practical Applications

Lights...Camera...Action...boxes that introduce special tips and tricks to help you achieve your animation goals
Tool icons throughout the text that indicate the path to the correct command
A tear-out quick chart that shows all of the shortcut keys
Application chapters in a variety of areas, including architectural, mechanical motion, and graphic arts
An accompanying CD-ROM with a variety of features, including:

A materials library
Bitmap images
Scenes (3D models)
Still renderings
Animations

Questions and Assignments at the end of each chapter
An on-line instructor's manual that includes a test bank of true/false, multiple choice, matching, and fill-in-the-blank questions for each chapter
A companion website