Contents at a Glance
About the Contributing Authors
PART 1 Working with Architectural Drawings
CHAPTER 1 Understanding Architectural Drawings
CHAPTER 2 Preparing AutoCAD Linework for 3ds Max
PART 2 Creating Building Elements
CHAPTER 3 Creating Walls, Windows, & Doors (Part I)
CHAPTER 4 Creating Walls, Windows, & Doors (Part II)
CHAPTER 9 Creating Backgrounds
CHAPTER 10 Creating Vegetation
CHAPTER 11 Introduction to mental ray
CHAPTER 12 Global Illumination
CHAPTER 13 Lighting Strategies with mental ray
CHAPTER 14 mental ray Materials
PART 5 Advanced Visualization Techniques
CHAPTER 17 Photoshop Techniques for Visualization
CHAPTER 18 The Animation Process
CHAPTER 19 Managing System Resources
APPENDIX A Top 30 Production Tips
APPENDIX C Top 20 Free 3D Resources
APPENDIX E Marketing Your Services
APPENDIX F Pricing Your Services
APPENDIX G Creating a 3D Business Plan
APPENDIX H The Professional Services Agreement
APPENDIX J The 3D Presentation