The bestselling 3ds Max book ever, now updated for the latest version 3ds Max is the world's most popular animation modeling and rendering software used to create 80 percent of commercially available video games, including those for Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's Playstation 3, and Nintendo's Wii. It is an expensive, intricate program that can take years to thoroughly master.
As the ultimate comprehensive reference and tutorial on 3ds Max, this guide contains in-depth coverage of every aspect of 3ds Max and explores the newest features that the latest version has to offer. You'll learn to master the complexities of 3ds Max under the guidance of 3D expert Kelly Murdock.
- Includes in-depth detail on all the latest features for veterans of earlier versions of 3ds Max from 3D expert Kelly Murdock
- Shares expert advice, timesaving techniques, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials
- Features a 16-page, full-color insert with inspiring examples of cutting-edge 3ds Max art
- Bonus DVD contains all the examples from the book, unique models and textures that you can customize on your own, and a searchable, full-color version of the book
A Quick Start chapter shows you how to create an exciting animation on your very first day with the software so you can dive in and get started immediately.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Covers both 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max 2010 Design Hands down, the best book on 3ds Max around
Whether you're a novice eager to get started or a full-fledged animator seeking new ways to dazzle, the new edition of this perennial hot seller is the perfect 3ds Max book for you. It's crammed with the very latest features, professional techniques, and over 150 step-by-step tutorials that will build skills and spark your creativity. Don't miss the colorful insert, which showcases the work of cutting-edge 3D artists and is sure to inspire you.
- Do freeform sculpting with the new Graphite Modeling Tools
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Use the new Material Explorer interface to quick-navigate material hierarchies
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Discover viewport exposure control, ambient occlusion, and soft shadows
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Add multiple sound tracks to your scene with the ProSound features
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Quickly find mesh problems with the xView display options
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Paint directly on models in the new Viewport Canvas mode
What's on the DVD?
You'll find before-and-after example files for every tutorial in the book, as well as:
System Requirements: See the DVD appendix for details and complete system requirements.
Also in the Book
- A 16-page full-color insert highlighting cutting-edge work from 3ds Max artists
- Animate a space scene
- Paint models in the viewport
- View models with soft shadows
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
