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.

Chapter 6 - Physically Based Materials (3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization)    by CGschool (Formerly 3DATS)
Price: $2.99 USD. 5200 words. Language: American English. Published on September 26, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.
This chapter focuses on strategies of how to estimate characteristics of material samples with affordable hardware, such as digital cameras and light metering tools.

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.

Chapter 8 - Render to Texture (3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization)    by CGschool (Formerly 3DATS)
Price: $2.99 USD. 15230 words. Language: English. Published on September 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.
One of the main techniques used to reduce rendering calculation time is to remove all light calculations from a scene. In real time 3D, it is done by pre-processing all lighting solutions prior to loading the 3D content. All these light calculations, complex or not, are put directly into the texture maps of the models. This process is called render to texture or texture baking.

Chapter 12 - Rigging (3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization)    by CGschool (Formerly 3DATS)
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The two types of rigging—mechanical and character rigging—use different approaches. Mechanical rigging is appropriate for machinery with multiple rigid parts linked together. It uses bones, IK chains and control objects. Character rigging, for animating a flexible skin, uses the Biped tool and the Skin modifier.

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 7 - Exposure Lighting Analysis Tools (3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization)    by CGschool (Formerly 3DATS)
Price: $2.99 USD. 10120 words. Language: American English. Published on September 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.
Exposure Lighting Analysis tools can be used for simulating and analyzing physically based Sun, Sky, and artificial lighting in a 3D scene. Ideal for Architectural projects, these tools can help evaluate light intensity in your designs.

BUILD LARGE CANVASES FOR FRACTION of THE COST    by Guy Wann
Price: $2.99 USD. 2230 words. Language: English. Published on February 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.
This book will show you how to save money building your own custom canvases for your Acrylic and Oil painting projects.