Mastering VIZ Render: A Resource for Autodesk ADT Users

VIZ Render (VIZr) is the newly designed rendering application tied with Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2005. 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. Inherent 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!

Paul F. Aubin is an independent architectural consultant who travels the country lecturing and providing Revit® Architecture and AutoCAD® Architecture implementation, training, and support services. Paul’s involvement in the architectural profession spans nearly 20 years, with experience that includes design, production, CAD management, mentoring, coaching, and training. He currently serves as Moderator for Cadalyst magazine’s online CAD Questions forum, is an active member of the Autodesk user community, and has spoken at Autodesk University (Autodesk’s annual user convention) for many years. His diverse experience in architectural firms, as a CAD manager, and as an educator gives his writing and his classroom instruction a fresh and credible focus. Based in Chicago, Paul is an associate member of the AIA. Visit Paul’s website at: www.paulaubin.com.

James D. Smell received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Kentucky and is an active member of the American Institute of Architects. He has held instructional positions at Jacksonville University as an adjunct professor and is a guest instructor at Florida Community College at Jacksonville. While in Jacksonville, Jim successfully trained over 500 professionals and students in Autodesk VIZ, Architectural Desktop, and AutoCAD. He currently works in the Building Solutions Division of Autodesk, Inc. and is a registered architect, as well as an Autodesk Certified Instructor.