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Erotic Art of Khajuraho Temples    by Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Price: $0.99 USD. 680 words. Language: English. Published on April 23, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art history.

Khajuraho is now under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India which has found many more underground temples at this site. The destination is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the seven wonders of India. Every evening there is a show here about the art, philosophy and history of Khajuraho.
Huggy Cat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern    by Sayjai
Price: $3.49 USD. 2330 words. Language: English. Published by K and J Dolls  on September 2, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Crafts - Needlework/Crocheting.

Crochet pattern to create a 17 inch cat doll (43 cm). Crochet skill level: Easy. The legs and arms are joined to the body with invisible buttons: they can move.
Take Control, Go Manual Part 2    by Peter Edwards
Price: $2.99 USD. 10170 words. Language: English. Published on April 2, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Photography - how to.

Composition and Shooting Techniques using your Digital SLR Camera. The sequel to Part 1, this guide will help you understand the elements of good composition and give you specific techniques and tips for a range of photographic genres.
Chapter 10 - reactor (3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization)    by CGschool (Formerly 3DATS)
Price: $2.99 USD. 9580 words. Language: American English. Published on September 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

REACTOR IS AN INTERACTIVE PHYSICS engine from Havok that was integrated into 3ds Max 6 and has since become a robust and efficient way for creating all kinds of dynamic simulations in 3ds Max. Thanks to reactor, many animators and visual FX artists from all over the world were finally able to create believable and realistic dynamic animations in an extremely short amount of time.
Chapter 14 - Advanced Poly-Modeling (3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization)    by CGschool (Formerly 3DATS)
Price: $2.99 USD. 5620 words. Language: American English. Published on October 2, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

In this chapter we are going to outline some of the key factors that make poly-modeling and subdivision surfaces more predictable, while also improving the quality and speed by which you produce your models.
Chapter 2 - Composition (3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization)    by CGschool (Formerly 3DATS)
Price: $2.99 USD. 12810 words. Language: American English. Published on September 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

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The best works catch the viewer’s attention and draw them in. But what are the tools and techniques architectural artists can employ to do that? That is the essence of good composition, and what this chapter is about.
Take Control, Go Manual Part 1    by Peter Edwards
Price: $2.99 USD. 7670 words. Language: English. Published on April 2, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Photography - how to.

A Guide to Understanding and Using the Manual Settings on your Digital SLR Camera. Written for new and inexperienced DSLR camera users, this short and easy to understand guide will explain in simple terms what each setting does using descriptive text, images and diagrams.
Chapter 9 - Advanced mental ray Lighting (3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization)    by CGschool (Formerly 3DATS)
Price: $2.99 USD. 11710 words. Language: American English. Published on September 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

This chapter delves into the advanced lighting techniques used within mental ray. We will focus on a CG-interior scene, an outdoor scene with HDR (High Dynamic Range) lighting, and then tie the two subjects together.
Chapter 13 - Revit Integration (3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization)    by CGschool (Formerly 3DATS)
Price: $2.99 USD. 8440 words. Language: American English. Published on October 2, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

In this chapter, we will first take a look at what Revit is and why it is known as BIM or Building Information Modeling. Next, we will get into the heart of this chapter, Revit integration with 3ds Max.
Chapter 1 - Color Management (3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization)    by CGschool (Formerly 3DATS)
Price: $2.99 USD. 22430 words. Language: American English. Published on September 10, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Photography - how to.

Simply put, color management is the controlled process of converting color between different devices with the end goal of obtaining repeatable and as closely matched color reproductions as possible on each of the various devices. In other words, we want to set up a process where all of our devices speak the same language and interpret color the same way.