CompuServe Thread

Bryan: There are a couple books coming out somewhere Nov-Jan. One is by Nancy Fulton, OpenCAD 72040,166 — New Book — 3D STUDIO APPLIED FOR 3D STUDIO VERSION 3.0 CLEVELAND — ADVANSTAR, publisher of CADalyst magazine is please to announce 3D Studio Applied, a new book that features a practical introduction to 3D Studio and its applications. Designed for use by the independent 3D Studio user, or in the clasroom, this book provides cohesive, concise, practical examples which will benefit both new and experienced users. 3D Studio Applied provides hands-on illustrations of 3D Studio in forensic, architectural, mechanical design, video game and marketing environments. This book helps answer practical questions like: How do I incorporate accurate acceleration and deceleration into a model? Why do my architectural animations seem so flat? How can I reduce the complexity of my models without reducing the quality of my animations? How do I take my animations out to video or slide film? In addition to guided tutorials, this book incorporates laboratory chapters which allow readers to experiment with color, light and shadow, create sophisticated materials which will make objects fade away, mimic moving water, even learn how to bring complex models in from AutoCAD using Autodesk's new Visual Link or from other applications using DXF files. A practical overview of the procedures and equipment required to send 3D Studio animations to video tape is also provided. This book will be distributed with a CD which will include complete data and animations for each tutorial, illustrations of other animators work, demonstrations and information provided by major 3D Studio third party developers, and contact information for 3D Studio resources. This book is An excellant choice as a training curriculum for ATCs and Dealers who wish to give their students or customers a practical, hands-on introduction to 3D Studio and its applications, as well as documentation which will serve as a continuing reference and resource guide. Special pricing is available for bulk purchases. 3D Studio applied will retail for $39.95 and is planned for a concurrent release with 3D Studio version 3.0. Advanstar Communications Inc. parent company of Advanstar Marketing Services, is a publisher of technical books and 58 professional magazines and manages several consumer and trade expositions. For advance purchase infomration, contact Advanstar Marketing Services at 800 598 6008 or 216 826 2839. SHIPPING MID NOVEMBER The other is from New Rider's publishing, but the name and author escapes me at the moment.