Autodesk Viz Fundamentals: Using Release 4

Ethier, Stephen J.;Ethier, Christine A.

ISBN 10: 0131112899 / ISBN 13: 9780131112896

Published by Prentice Hall, Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A., 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Autodesk Viz Fundamentals: Using Release 4
• Publisher: Prentice Hall, Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131112899
• ISBN 13: 9780131112896
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Illustrator: Illustrated in Color & B&W
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

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.