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Updated edition of a compilation of drawings of the different elements that are needed to make a rendering complete: people, cars and other vehicles, trees and plants, and such miscellaneous items as benches, lighting fixtures, flags, birds, boats, and airplanes. The people and objects are shown from several perspectives--in front, back, and sideways positions--and the sketches are drawn in a variety of sizes and include both groups and single figures. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

* Explains how to create foreground and background graphics for every type of architectural drawing

* New edition contains 64 pages of color images, tips and techniques for working with Photoshop, and expanded coverage of layout and image manipulating software

* Conveniently organized according to size and type of figure

SYNOPSIS

The premier tracing file for design professionals—updated and expanded to include state-of-the-art tools and techniques!

Invaluable to architects, commercial artists, interior designers, draftpersons, and graphic designers, the Fourth Edition of this trusted reference features:
* 64 color pages of photographic images that have been enhanced and masked to provide maximum benefit to the user
* Valuable tips and techniques for working in Photoshop, the most popular image-manipulating software
* Expanded how-to information for working with layouts and altering images
* A convenient organization based on size and type of figure—figures ranging from people to trees to the latest model cars and boats
* Numerous examples of how professional renderers use entourage elements in their drawings
* Plenty of outdoor furnishings, plants, and other features responding to the trend towards more environmentally correct designs
* Figure drawings reflecting a more diverse population

64 new color pages of photographic images

The new Fourth Edition of Entourage makes it quick and easy for you to create stunning and persuasive architectural presentations that bring your designs to life. No matter what type of space you're designing, this classic resource offers a huge assortment of entourage figures that allow you to:
* Add more power and impact to the your presentations
* Present your ideas with life-like realism
* Find the right size, scale, posture, dress, and style in seconds
* Effectively convey the function of the depicted project

You'll also find information on how to create your own entourage file of images—including where to search, how to photograph them, and how to develop them into usable illustrations.