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Vue 7: Beyond the Basics

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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!

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..

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.

VUE 7: BEYOND THE BASICS is for any 3D artist and animator who owns the program and wants to learn how to use its new, updated features for either Vue 7 or 7.5. A series of tutorials and projects offer all the tips and tricks needed to expand knowledge on creating everything from realistic underwater environments to texturing land and building neighborhoods with cartoon effects. A CD offers project files based on the book's tutorials.

Well we dont see many books out there about vue ... but one of very good books is this one .. you should get it !!

Hi friends

This is a call to those who have bought this great book. I need your help.

I bought this book from Amazon a couple of months ago, but by accident I have damaged the dvd.

I got in touch with the editors through their website and email explaining them my trouble, but they didn't even answer me. Not too kind on their side.

Then, I ask you: is there some kind-hearted people who could send me the dvd (me paying shipping cost), o place the projects code in an url address for me to download it?

This book is great but it is not cheap. Before buying another one I wanted to ask you for this favour.

Thank you very much for attention, and please apologize my poor English.

Regards.

Pedro A. Gallardo

I had used an early version of vue for years.... I bought the book, which is a great book before upgrading.... then upgraded to view 7. it would not install. I called the factory, their suggestions were asanine and did not work. I returned it, and went back to my older system, it at least RAN, not fast, but runs....