Vote for the Visualization Insider December Articles

Jeff Mottle · November 28th, 2006

Thanks to everyone that submitted topic suggestions for the upcoming Visualization Insider articles. The following 12 topics were selected from all the available submissions and will be voted on from Nov 28th to Dec 8th. Topics were chosen based on 3 considerations; applicability to the largest group of people, ability to cover the subject adequately in 10 pages or less, and topics which have already been planned for upcoming articles. From the list below, please choose 3 topics that you wish to see covered in the Insider. All three articles will be posted on Christmas Day. The last Insider article prior to Christmas will be posted on December 8th.

- Photoshop techniques for 3D content – integrating realistic 3D content (such as cars, people, trees, and backgrounds) into Photoshop during post processing

- Elevational/Sectional Renderings – techniques for creating effective orthorgraphical elevations and sections in 3ds Max

- Lofting – everything you ever wanted to know about lofts

- Resource Management – managing and integrating material and furniture libraries for maximum speed and efficiency

- Future methodologies of 3D visualization – a discussion on the near and distant future of 3D visualization and the fiscal impact on everyone in the industry

- Standard settings of V-Ray – a look at the most critical and influential V-Ray settings

- Overview of a complete animation project from start to finish – a discussion of a 3D animation project from start to finish and all the major steps in between

- Cleaning and optimizing CAD files – how to clean and optimize CAD linework for importation into 3ds Max to achieve maximum efficiency in a project

- Workflow – tips and tricks for maximizing speed and efficiency throughout the course of a visualization project

- Marketing – marketing strategies and considerations for freelancers and small visualization firms

- Roof design – an in depth tutorial that guides the reader through some of the best ways to create 3D roofs in minimal time

- Architectural glass with V-Ray – how to make realistic glass with V-Ray

Voting ends Dec 8th

VOTE NOW
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Jeff Mottle President/Founder Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Age: 33 Posts: 5,173 Name: Jeff Mottle	Vote for the Visualization Insider December Articles Thanks to everyone that submitted topic suggestions for the upcoming Visualization Insider articles. The following 12 topics were selected from all the available submissions and will be voted on from Nov 28th to Dec 8th. Topics were chosen based on 3 considerations; applicability to the largest group of people, ability to cover the subject adequately in 10 pages or less, and topics which have already been planned for upcoming articles. From the list below, please choose 3 topics that you wish to see covered in the Insider. All three articles will be posted on Christmas Day. The last Insider article prior to Christmas will be posted on December 8th. - Photoshop techniques for 3D content – integrating realistic 3D content (such as cars, people, trees, and backgrounds) into Photoshop during post processing - Elevational/Sectional Renderings – techniques for creating effective orthorgraphical elevations and sections in 3ds Max - Lofting – everything you ever wanted to know about lofts - Resource Management – managing and integrating material and furniture libraries for maximum speed and efficiency - Future methodologies of 3D visualization – a discussion on the near and distant future of 3D visualization and the fiscal impact on everyone in the industry - Standard settings of V-Ray – a look at the most critical and influential V-Ray settings - Overview of a complete animation project from start to finish – a discussion of a 3D animation project from start to finish and all the major steps in between - Cleaning and optimizing CAD files – how to clean and optimize CAD linework for importation into 3ds Max to achieve maximum efficiency in a project - Workflow – tips and tricks for maximizing speed and efficiency throughout the course of a visualization project - Marketing – marketing strategies and considerations for freelancers and small visualization firms - Roof design – an in depth tutorial that guides the reader through some of the best ways to create 3D roofs in minimal time - Architectural glass with V-Ray – how to make realistic glass with V-Ray Voting ends Dec 8th VOTE NOW http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=643212956337 __________________ Jeff Mottle CGarchitect.com

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