Vue 7: Beyond the Basics [Paperback]

Richard H. Schrand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2009 | ISBN-10: 159863884X | ISBN-13: 978-1598638844 | Edition: 1

Welcome to Vue 7: Beyond the Basics, your in-depth guide to getting the most out of this powerful program. Written for the professional 3D artist and animator, this book will show you how to use all the new and updated features of any version of Vue 7 or Vue 7.5 to take your art into new creative realms. Organized as a series of tutorials and projects, this book contains the tips and tricks you need to expand your knowledge of Vue, teaching you how to create everything from photorealistic images to those that look like they were drawn for a comic book. Each chapter builds upon the previous one as you work your way through each feature, from the simpler to the more advanced, with screen captures to show you the result of the techniques taught. You'll find coverage of land development, from texturing a volcano to creating a realistic underwater environment; architecture and city-planning techniques, including how to build a more organized city or a more beautiful neighborhood; illustration and design methods for cartoon-like effects: adding animated figures from other programs to Vue; and much more. Get ready to master the amazing capabilities of Vue!

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (May 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159863884X
• ISBN-13: 978-1598638844
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,062,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, June 24, 2009

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V. Hutson (Duluth, MN) - See all my reviews
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This is a GREAT book! I started working with Vue about a month ago. I watched a lot of Ami and Vladimir Chopine's free online videos [...] and I completed their book, "Vue from the Ground Up" (which I also recommend). So, with a month of experience and a lot of determination to learn how to use Vue, I ordered this book and I'm very happy I did.

Here are some things I really like about "Vue Beyond the Basics."

1. I'm impressed with the author's ability to give clear step-by-step directions to create complicated scenes. Keep in mind that the author assumes that you have a beginning level of experience---that is why he recommends his first book, "Vue 6 Revealed," if you do not know the basics. Once again, I learned the basics from Ami and Vladmirir Chopine's book and website.

2. He clearly explains the reasons why you do certain steps! Without these explanations I would feel that all I'm doing is following directions without knowing why. Understanding WHY I'm changing settings helps me to really understand the program and enables me to use the skills when creating my own works.

3. The graphics are very good. There are plenty of photos of screen shots and they are in color. I'm one-third of the way through the book (page 134) and I haven't gotten lost yet!

4. His writing style is easy to read and he often uses just a bit of humor to make the writing personal and enjoyable.

I have been in education for 25-years. I am truly impressed with the author's ability to teach this software. There is no doubt in my mind that when I finish this book I will have a extremely good grasp on how to use Vue. I would have waited until I finished the book but it seemed a shame that a book this good didn't have a review written about it yet! If the next 200 pages turn out to be a disappointment, not only will I be shocked and humbled, but I will post it as well.

Thank you, Mr. Schrand. I did order your "Vue 6 Revealed" as a backup in case there was material I didn't understand in this book. I must say that the graphics and layout in "Vue 7: Beyond the Basics" are a great improvement. And, I loved making the log object. I can't wait to use it in my own work--it actually looks very nice!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EASY TO READ AND EASY TO LEARN, July 4, 2009

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i read for two days this book and its a vicious... very clear the explication and reasons about what or how works vue and the advanced options...
if you never use vue no problem because the autor uses a lot of resources to clarify ideas...color pics.. etcc.. the dvd its great,,have a lot of information and a cinema4d demo bonues with a lot of videotutorials..
es un buen libro lo recomiendo por la informacion valiosa que tiene..ademas el autor es claro es su explicacion a pesar de que esta en ingles no se necesita un alto nivel del mismo para poder enterder...
es cierto que el libro es para un nivel intermedio..pero aun asi los que nunca antes han trabajado con vue se sentiran comodos y aprenderan rapidamente..

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good Vue book., November 11, 2009

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I am a Vue hobbyist for about 4 years now, and there is always more to learn. This is the second great book to come along in a short time (the other being Vue 7 from the Ground Up). Very good graphics, very clear explanations.