Whether you're new to VIZ or simply want to master the latest features, this book offers clear explanations and instructions step-by-step you need to create, animate, and create realistic architectural visualizations with VIZ 2007. Coverage includes: * Create complex shapes with surface modeling tools * Using, organizing, and editing objects and meshes * Efficiently manage design data * Adding natural lighting effects * Staging a virtual walk-through design your room to client * Applying radiosity to create lifelike views * Employing mental ray to reach the high-res rendering * Using AutoCAD and Photoshop (r) with VIZ * Exporting content to the Web Feature on CD You'll find a trial version of VIZ 2007 plus project files for all the exercise books. Teachers VIZ 2007 great new features, including asset tracking, scene states, new models and additional texturing, rendering batch, and enhanced interoperability with other Autodesk products. Create 3D models quickly and intuitively using the new edit poly tools and Sweep modifier. Working effectively with lights, materials, and cameras. Animate your models and create interactive views. George Omura was cited as favorite CAD author by members of the Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) in the "Best of Everything CAD" issue AUGIWorld magazine November / December 2003. www.sybex.com