apps, books and need to knows.

DAN212222 · August 18th, 2004

im a qualified architect technician in the uk, used to work for ian darby architects, pakced that in as it was too technical and went to uni to learn new media design including 3d modelling where ive found a fondness for architectural visualisation, ive used c4d (easy) 3ds max (hard) but the fella i used to work with uses lightwave is this what the majority of arch vis artists use or is it purly down to choice,

yeah just finished a book on 3ds max but could do with some extra learning on rendering and lighting so if anyone can recommend a book appreciate it,

cheers dan

jackb602 · August 18th, 2004

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Originally Posted by DAN212222

yeah just finished a book on 3ds max but could do with some extra learning on rendering and lighting so if anyone can recommend a book appreciate it,

If you haven't read it already, Digital Lighting and Rendering by Jeremy Birn is essential. It's not platform specific, and is exceptionally well written. Probably my favorite computer related book.

Jack

Frosty · August 18th, 2004

There is a related book on Textures as well. I dont have it, but I regret not buying the combo.

Also dont forget ANY book on architectural illustration. Ching comes to mind as does a certain Mr Burden.

Juan Altieri · August 18th, 2004

i think the same than jackb602, digital lighting and rendering by jeremy birn is the best conceptual book of 3d to start learning.......

jackb602 · August 19th, 2004

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Originally Posted by Frosty

There is a related book on Textures as well.

I did also pick up Digital Texturing & Painting but somehow I haven't spent that much time with it. From what I have read, it's another exceptional book. The first section serves as an introduction to art theory in general, and then it dives into the more technical side of things.

By the way, does anyone have a recommendation for a good in-depth Photoshop book? I've just scratched the surface of multipass rendering and I'd really like to have a much better understanding of layer modes as well as the use of filters. There are so many books out there that it's hard to know where to begin.

Jack

kicks · August 19th, 2004

<ditto: digital lighting & rendering by Jeremy Birn.

Frosty · August 19th, 2004

Jack, many book stores carry PS books. Those are quite easy to find, unlike general 3D books. I would start with a classroom in a book version and then move to a master tips style. There are lots to choose from. You might be able to pick up a book for an older version cheaper as well. The core of PS hasnt changed all that much in quite a while, particularily what you are asking about.

archkre · August 19th, 2004

Please , don't forget our beloved "3dsMax/Viz Fundamentals" by Ted Boardman!
They are a "must"

August 18th, 2004	#1 (permalink)
DAN212222 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: UK Age: 25 Posts: 169 Name: DAN HOPPER	apps, books and need to knows. im a qualified architect technician in the uk, used to work for ian darby architects, pakced that in as it was too technical and went to uni to learn new media design including 3d modelling where ive found a fondness for architectural visualisation, ive used c4d (easy) 3ds max (hard) but the fella i used to work with uses lightwave is this what the majority of arch vis artists use or is it purly down to choice, yeah just finished a book on 3ds max but could do with some extra learning on rendering and lighting so if anyone can recommend a book appreciate it, cheers dan

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Frosty Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Durham, NC Age: 35 Posts: 1,019 Name: Steve Shaw	Re: apps, books and need to knows. There is a related book on Textures as well. I dont have it, but I regret not buying the combo. Also dont forget ANY book on architectural illustration. Ching comes to mind as does a certain Mr Burden. __________________ Steve Shaw, M.Arch www.crucialperception.com

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Juan Altieri Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Uruguay Age: 36 Posts: 298 Name: Juan Altieri	Re: apps, books and need to knows. i think the same than jackb602, digital lighting and rendering by jeremy birn is the best conceptual book of 3d to start learning.......

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kicks Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: dubai Posts: 425 Name: patrick deno desamparado	Re: apps, books and need to knows. <ditto: digital lighting & rendering by Jeremy Birn. __________________ kicks IF YOU DIM YOUR LIGHT SO THAT OTHERS MAY SHINE, THE WHOLE WORLD GETS DARKER.

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Frosty Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Durham, NC Age: 35 Posts: 1,019 Name: Steve Shaw	Re: apps, books and need to knows. Jack, many book stores carry PS books. Those are quite easy to find, unlike general 3D books. I would start with a classroom in a book version and then move to a master tips style. There are lots to choose from. You might be able to pick up a book for an older version cheaper as well. The core of PS hasnt changed all that much in quite a while, particularily what you are asking about. __________________ Steve Shaw, M.Arch www.crucialperception.com

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archkre Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Buenos Aires ,Argentina Posts: 499 Name: Daniel Kreimer	Re: apps, books and need to knows. Please , don't forget our beloved "3dsMax/Viz Fundamentals" by Ted Boardman! They are a "must" __________________ 'Back in the young fatherland'

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