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Mastering Autodesk VIZ 4 (With CD-ROM)

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I just bought the book and I am on chapter 3. I have already encountered numerous times when the author says,"the object to the left" when it is actually to the right, or visa versa. He also doesn't know how to count. He will say,"select the two objects" when there is actually three that he instructed you to draw. The book does teach you a lot about VIZ, but his mistakes will make it frustrating at times.

I'm about 1/2 way through the book, and it's an effective learning tool so far, BUT the author often doesn't know his left from his right. Over and over again he makes this glaring mistake, and leaves out steps that he clearly doesn't mean to leave out. The first few times I was willing to overlook it, but some of these omissions are costing me 20-30 minutes at a time, because I have to back up several pages and start from the point of his mistake. I can give specific examples, if anyone wants.

This is an awesome book for those who would like to learn how to use viz! It covers just about every area of viz. This is the only book that I recommend for those trying to learn Viz 4. For those who know the author he is an architect and illustrator so who knows exactly how to write a book that is easy to read and follow. I have used other books in the past by other authors and they are nothing compared to this one.

i just got This Book, "Mastering Autodesk VIZ 4", by George Omura. There is so much to read, to do and to learn, here. The Index is well thought out and This Book covers a lot of Material. there is a gradual flow to the learning exercises and Information. i am just now reading thru the "What You'll Find" and there is a Tremendous amount of Information, here. it could take a full month to digest and learn all of This Information. so far i have about 30,000 hours doing Autocad, but only about 1 year using VIZ. i am looking forward to finally learning how to use this robust piece of Software, by reading This Book. i will write some more reviews as i work my way thru This. Thanks George.

I got that book this morning..
Viz4 got new function like radiosity. Texture sky lighting..
But not in this book.
It's for junior level..

i just got "The Book", "Mastering Autodesk VIZ 4" by George Omura and now i am going to read This. There is so much to read, to do and to learn, here. the Index is very thorough, it is well thought out and there is a gradual flow to the Book. i am reading thru the area "What You'll Find" and the brief Summary of each Chapter. it will probably take a good full Month to digest this and to work thru This Information. so far, i have about 30,000 hours doing Autocad but only about 1 year using VIZ. i am looking forward to finally learning how to use this software, by reading This Book. i will do another review(s) as i progress thru This Book, "Mastering Autodesk VIZ 4". Thanks George.