Mastering Autodesk VIZ 4

VIZ 4 Is More Powerful Than Ever--So Take Advantage of It!
In Mastering Autodesk VIZ 4, world-renowned AutoCAD expert George Omura teaches you how to get the most out of Autodesk's powerful 3D design, modeling, and animation tool. Whether you're entirely new to VIZ or just want to get up to speed on its newest features, including radiosity rendering and the improved interface, this book offers the explanations and the clear, step-by-step instruction you need to put VIZ to work in the most demanding design projects.
Coverage Includes:

* Finding your way around in VIZ * Creating realistic and dramatic lighting effects * Importing and exporting AutoCAD files * Creating walls and doors * Creating complex shapes * Matching designs to background photographs * Creating materials and applying them to objects * Creating 3D geometry from bitmap images * Using scanned images as backgrounds * Setting up animated walk-throughs * Using radiosity to create lifelike views of a scene * Adding props to VIZ models * Producing design presentation views * Placing the sun in a scene for accurate sun-shadow studies * Using Photoshop with VIZ to create 3D effects