Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 (PDF)

The only comprehensive tutorial/reference exclusively devoted to
Autodesk's robust architectural visualization software

3ds Max Design is a powerful real-time 3D design, modeling, and
animation tool for architectural visualizations. This book covers
all the software's crucial features, including how to simulate and
analyze sun, sky, and artificial light-crucial factors for
sustainable design-and how to define and assign realistic materials
and work with AutoCAD and Revit files.

You'll quickly learn how to get the most from this powerful
software's 3D modeling, animation, and rendering capabilities.
McFarland is an Autodesk Authorized Author with professional
experience in creating complex visualizations for a large property
development company. His real-world focus means workflows and
instructions are professional and proven, and projects will include
those that pros work on every day.

* Uses actual examples from the author's experience, including
retail spaces, small offices, residential developments, and
more

* Concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step
instructions, and hands-on tutorials teach the basics and fine
points of the software

* Covers all the essential features, such as how to simulate and
analyze sun, sky, and artificial light

* Demonstrates efficient use of the interface; how to work with
Revit and AutoCAD files; using data, scene management, and solid
modeling tools; rendering real-world surfaces; and setting up
animated walkthroughs

Mastering 3ds Max Design 2010 provides a practical
education in using this powerful architectural visualization
tool.