AutoCAD 2008 in 3D or Streaming Media Bible

AutoCAD 2008 in 3D: A Modern Perspective

Author: Frank Puerta

Embracing the full capabilities of this powerful program, AutoCAD in 3D: A Modern Approach offers a complete guide to the creation and modification of 3D models. Using simple language and descriptive illustrations, it provides a foundation in the three basic modeling techniques and includes chapters on generating drawings, outputs and rendering. Each chapter is filled with aids to increase understanding—from command grids to job skills sections, to icons that show AutoCAD’s 2008 enhancements. Comprehensive projects, tutorials and exercises are geared to specific disciplines and help users develop an understanding of this software’s potential in their own professional life.  KEY TOPICS: Provides readers with features, uses and applications of AutoCAD not always discussed in competing books.  Shows how 3D models are used to support new trends in stereolithography prototyping and 3D printing.   

Table of Contents:

1.      Introduction to 3D in the AutoCAD Program

2.      Quick-Start Tutorials

3.      Wireframe Modeling

4.      Creating and Modifying Faceted Surfaces

5.      Creating 3D Solids and Surfaces

6.      Editing 3D Solids and Surfaces

7.      Advanced Tutorials

8.      Generating Drawings and DWF Files

9.      Rendering and Other Presentations

 

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Streaming Media Bible

Author: Steve Mack

The Streaming Media Bible is the authoritative and comprehensive guide for producing professional-quality streaming media over the Internet. It provides an overview of what streaming media is, how it can be used and the tools and software programs available to consumers and businesses alike. It covers all aspects of streaming media, from the capturing, creation and optimization of source media files, to encoding and serving files over sites using the primary available technologies. Throughout the book, the streaming process is dissected and separated into its component pieces: original media creation, encoding, and serving. All three major streaming media systems (RealNetworks' RealSystem, Apple QuickTime and Microsoft Windows Media) are covered.
ABOUT THE CD-ROM
Includes a cross-platform CD-ROM with software and examples: RealPlayer, RealProducer, RealServerBasic
Windows Media Technologies, Windows Media Player 8, Windows Media On Demand Encoder, Apple QuickTime Player, QuickTime Encoder, SoundForge XP or CoolEdit, sample audio clips, sample video clips, video tutorials, and sample code libraries.