Author: Dariush Derakhshani, Randi L. Munn and Jon McFarland
Paperback: 527 pages
Publisher: Sybex (April 9, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470097612
ISBN-13: 978-0470097618
Format: pdf

Details:
Video game and feature-film artists have used 3ds Max to create Halo 2, King Kong, Myst V, and more. Now you can harness this popular animation software with the clear, step-by-step instruction in this easy-to-follow guide.
Introducing 3ds Max 9: 3D for Beginners breaks down the complexities of 3D modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. You'll jump right into the pipeline—from preproduction to production to postproduction—with clear-cut explanations, tutorials, and hands-on projects to build your skills. A special color insert includes real-world examples from talented 3ds Max beginners. From immediately creating your first animation to tackling poly modeling, rendering, and particles, you'll get a solid grounding in 3ds Max 9.
Build the knowledge you need for game, film, and TV production
Master modeling—from simple and complex polygon mechanical models to organic character modeling
Assign textures effects and UV texture mapping
Create walk cycles and simple character animations with Character Studio
Explore lighting, rendering, and raytracing concepts
Render through mental ray and raytracing
Discover simple rigid body dynamics and Max's particle systems