3ds Max 2009 Bible

by KellyL.Murdock (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $3.25

  The only comprehensive reference-tutorial on 3ds Max available, this book is everyone's favorite. Whether you're a beginner looking for 3D basics or a full-fledged animator seeking new ways to dazzle viewers with your creations, it's all here. You'll find pages of professional tips, loads of advice, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials guaranteed to build your skills and spark your creativity. A 16-page color insert highlights cutting-edge work from 3D artists. A valuable companion DVD provides all the examples and content from the book, including unique models and textures you can customize on your own, and a searchable, full-color version of the book. 3ds Max 2009 Bible covers both 3ds Max 2009 and 3ds Max 2009 Design and covers: * Navigating the viewports with the ViewCube, SteeringWheels, and other ways.* Creating realistic materials with new ProMaterials.* Using Spline Mapping to improve texture mapping over irregular shaped objects.* Blending multiple texture maps together with the new Composite Map.* Creating architectural walkthroughs with the Walkthrough Assistant. Don't miss out on the newest version of this bestselling resource!

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $3.25

  This book 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. You can: do freeform sculpting with the new Graphite Modeling Tools; use the new Material Explorer interface to quick-navigate material hierarchies; discover viewport exposure control, ambient occlusion, and soft shadows; add multiple sound tracks to your scene with the ProSound features; quickly find mesh problems with the xView display options; and, 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: Unique models and textures you can customize for your own designs, and a searchable full-color PDF of the book. 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; and, view models with soft shadows. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.