Inside Form Z, 2E [Paperback]

Eden Greig Muir) Muir (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1566901898 | ISBN-13: 978-1566901895 | Publication Date: December 3, 1999 | Edition: 002

Based on Version 3, this practical handbook introduces readers to basic form Z concepts and serves as both an ideal self-paced training manual and desktop reference for more experienced users. Having become acquainted with the software interface, readers will progress swiftly to hands-on tutorials that will instruct them in modeling, drafting, and animation using their form Z software. Coverage of form Z's high-powered rendering feature, RenderZone, as well as RadioZity, is also included in this new edition.

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About the Author

Eden Greig Muir is a digital photography and video enthusiast, web designer, practicing architect, and Director of Computers at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture where he co-founded the Digital Design Lab with Rory O'Neill.

Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: OnWord Press; 002 edition (December 3, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566901898
• ISBN-13: 978-1566901895
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,572,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the beginner and expert, August 21, 2000

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Milind K. (LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside Form Z, 2E (Paperback)

I am teaching formz to architects and designers and have found inside FormZ indispensible for my class. It is an excellent book for beginners, giving them simple step-by-step exercises. It also acts as a wonderful tutorial and set of examples for my most advanced students. One other thing that I have found in my teachings that that NO OTHER BOOK covers animation - Inside FormZ provides an special in depth section on animation.

I recommend this for those people that are just starting to learn and trying to teach themselves, as well s for those that just need a supplement to the manual.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A long-awaited, stunning reference guide to formZ., September 23, 1998

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Andrew R. Dogan ([e-mail]) (Champaign, IL, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside Form Z: Guide to 3d Modeling and Rendering (Paperback)

I just received Inside formZ yesterday and after just a few hours with it, I must say that it is absolutely fantastic! I have been teaching this program for over two years now and this is by far the most logical, comprehensive, and digestible tutorial and reference guide for formZ I have seen to date. I am going to start requiring my students to purchase it! It's about time that a book of this quality about such a fantastic program has arrived.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is very good for the Form Z beginner., February 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Inside Form Z: Guide to 3d Modeling and Rendering (Paperback)

Inside Form-Z is a very helpful book to have next to your computer so that you can quickly get pretty specific help once you have learned the program. And it is great for teaching the program by reiewing the exercises at the end. Overall, it is a great resource.