Product Description

Bring 3D film effects to the big screen. Generate realistic characters for a top-selling game. Create rich and complex design visualization. Autodesk® 3ds Max® 9 lets you maximize your productivity and tackle challenging animation projects. And this book, developed by Autodesk insiders, lets you master the essential tools and techniques.

Learn how to use 3ds Max 9 confidently in a production environment. Each chapter of this book has a series of theory lessons and one lab. The theory lessons introduce you to the functional areas of 3ds Max and explain these features with short simple examples. The lab demonstrates a practical application of the theory. Combined, each chapter delivers a sound understanding of the functions, features and principles behind 3ds Max 9, and shows you how to apply this knowledge to real-world situations.

* A hands-on introduction to 3ds Max 9 from the Autodesk development team
* Tutorials and exercises designed for flexibility and ease of use
* Companion CD with tutorial media including support models, materials, textures, and animations

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #258622 in Books
• Published on: 2006-12-12
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 640 pages

Synopsis
You can bring 3D film effects to the big screen, generate realistic characters for a top-selling game, and create rich and complex design visualization. Autodesk[registered] 3ds Max[registered] 9 lets you maximize your productivity and tackle challenging animation projects. And this book, developed by Autodesk insiders, lets you master the essential tools and techniques. You can learn how to use 3ds Max 9 confidently in a production environment. Each chapter of this book has a series of theory lessons and one lab. The theory lessons introduce you to the functional areas of 3ds Max and explain these features with short simple examples. The lab demonstrates a practical application of the theory. Combined, each chapter delivers a sound understanding of the functions, features and principles behind 3ds Max 9, and shows you how to apply this knowledge to real-world situations. It provides a hands-on introduction to 3ds Max 9 from the Autodesk development team, tutorials and exercises designed for flexibility and ease of use, and a companion CD with tutorial media including support models, materials, textures, and animations.

About the Author
By Autodesk, Autodesk's Media and Entertainment division
produces award-winning software tools designed for digital media creation,
management and delivery across all disciplines: from film and television
visual effects, color grading and editing to animation, game development,
web/interactive, and design visualization. Autodesk Media and Entertainment
is based in Montreal, Quebec.