Autodesk AliasStudio 2009 for Designers textbook has been written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use AliasStudio 2009. The textbook caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of AliasStudio. The surface modeling tutorials and exercises used in this textbook ensure that the users can relate the knowledge of this book with the actual industry designs. Written with the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.

Following are the additional features of this book:

·    Consists of 14 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering Surface Modeling, Dynamic Shape
      Modeling, Surface Evaluation, Painting, and Rendering in Autodesk AliasStudio 2009     

·    The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it

·    Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of Autodesk AliasStudio 2009 concepts and
      commands

·    Real-world surface models and examples focusing on industry experience

·    Step-by-step instructions that guide the user through the learning process

·    Effectively communicates the utility of tools and menus in Autodesk AliasStudio 2009

·    Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes

·    Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can
      assess their knowledge
 

Brief Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Autodesk AliasStudio

Chapter 2: Working with Basic Tools

Chapter 3: Working with Surfaces-I

Chapter 4: Working with Surfaces-II

Chapter 5: Editing Surfaces

Chapter 6: Advanced Surface Modeling Tools-I

Chapter 7: Editing Tools-I

Chapter 8: Editing Tools-II

Chapter 9: Advanced Surface Modeling Tools-II

Chapter 10: Advanced Modeling and Editing Tools

Chapter 11: Advanced Editing Tools

Chapter 12: Surface Evaluation and Painting

Chapter 13: Sketching Tools

Chapter 14: Basics of Rendering

Index