This chapter presents some advanced tools and techniques for producing visualizations. Covered are 2D paint techniques- mostly using Photoshop, compositing with motion graphics software, 3D modeling and rendering, animation, real-time interactive models, and some emerging innovative tools. The chapter begins with some basic innovative tools that the designer should be able to adopt with relatively minor effort.

• Innovative Tools and Techniques
• Basic Innovative Techniques
• Advanced Paint Techniques
• 3D Rendering Applications
• Compositing/2.5D Animation
• Realtime Interactive Models
• Analytical Simulations
• Emerging Technical Innovations