3ds Max Assisted Landscape Drawing

Author: Xu Feng / Cong Lei / Qu Mei (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is part of the "Landscape Designer Series." It explains the main application commands, methods, and specific uses of 3dsmax6 software in landscape planning and design through a combination of theory and practice. The content includes basic installation and opening/closing methods of 3dsmax6, as well as its interface views; the creation and modification of basic 2D shapes used in landscape planning renderings; concepts and mixing methods of materials and textures; creation and adjustment methods of cameras and lighting; and introduces some commonly used camera view setups based on experience. Specific examples are provided to demonstrate the creation methods of basic landscape elements such as stone tables, stone benches, garden bridges, scenic rocks, streetlights, and flower arbors. Additionally, the book covers the creation methods and common production models for day and night renderings of landscape architectural designs. Finally, it illustrates the basic production process and methods of landscape renderings using the example of a residential community project, aiming to provide readers with training and improvement opportunities for future studies. The book comes with a companion CD-ROM. It is primarily intended for landscape design students and junior professionals in related fields.
[Preface] Publisher's Message Urban construction and the urbanization process in China are thriving, and as a key component, urban landscape construction is booming. Over the past two decades, the development of urban landscapes in China has been unprecedented in both speed and quantity. Landscape planning and design concepts have gradually deepened and improved, with the field expanding and design tools and auxiliary software continuously evolving. The landscape design profession and landscape designers have moved from the background to the forefront, producing numerous works. Landscape is a comprehensive entity that integrates social, natural, and artistic functions. It must meet social needs such as ecology, environmental protection, leisure, and urban beautification while adhering to the natural laws of botany. At the same time, it should reflect creative concepts and individual styles in art. Therefore, landscape designers should possess a well-rounded education to grasp projects with a high starting point, broad vision, and comprehensive perspective.
The "Landscape Designer Series" (7 volumes) is the latest series of landscape professional books published by Chemical Industry Press, following the "Landscape Engineering Technology Series" (12 volumes). This series is aimed at landscape design students and enthusiasts, introducing advanced foreign landscape design textbooks, the application of computer-aided design software, and typical landscape designs. The series maintains practical content, detailed steps, illustrative visuals, and easy-to-understand language, making it suitable as both a textbook for landscape design students and a self-study resource. We sincerely hope readers will provide timely feedback during use to help us refine the book in future revisions, making it better serve the advancement of urban landscape construction in China.
Chemical Industry Press
January 2006