Mastering Rendering with Lightscape 3.2: A Step-by-Step Tutorial - With CD-ROM

Author: Tianyi Studio
Publisher: Beijing Hope Electronics Press
Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This book is the user guide for the new version 3.2 of the lighting simulation and visualization design system—Lightscape. The book is divided into three parts and 17 chapters, detailing the usage methods and application techniques of Lightscape, as well as introducing relevant knowledge in optics, aesthetics, photography, and more. Part "Introduction to Lightscape" (from Chapter 1 to Chapter 3) primarily covers the technical foundation, operational workflows, and user interface of Lightscape. The second part, "Gradual Progression in Lightscape" (from Chapter 4 to Chapter 10), explains the entire operational process from preparation, resolution, to output stages through eight examples, along with handling techniques for different scenarios. The "Course Design" section systematically demonstrates the complete operational process from model input to rendering output using an example of an art gallery. The third part, "Advanced Lightscape" (from Chapter 11 to Chapter 17), focuses on the theoretical knowledge related to models, layers, materials, blocks, texture grids, animation, rendering, and more. This book features a clear structure, content that progresses from simple to advanced, and rich examples that showcase Lightscape's powerful functions to readers. Aimed at intermediate to advanced users, this book serves as an essential reference for technicians in architectural design, interior decoration, lighting design, as well as a practical self-study and teaching resource for students and teachers in art schools, universities, and related disciplines. Additionally, it is suitable for training classes in related fields. The content of the CD for this edition includes the Chinese environment for Lightscape, the Lightscape teaching demonstration program, and model files related to the examples.