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A four-color, task-based Autodesk Official Training Guide covering the core features of 3ds Max Beginning users of this popular 3D animation and effects software will find everything they need for a thorough understanding of the software's key features and functions in this colorful guide. The authors break down the complexities of learning 3D software and get you going right away with interesting, job-related projects. You'll learn the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, visualization, and visual effects with 3ds Max, exploring the methods and why they are used as they are. An Official Training Guide endorsed by Autodesk and ideal for those new to 3D software Written by CG professionals, featuring hands-on, real-world projects that offer realistic, job-related professional challenges Teaches the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, visualization, and visual effects, explaining the entire program to help you learn about the entire production pipeline Covers everything a beginner needs to know for a solid foundation in 3ds Max, with illustrated tutorials and full-color screen shots Companion website features starting and ending files for the exercises and additional learning tutorials available for download Autodesk 3ds Max Essentials is the ideal beginner's guide to the exciting world of 3D software.

Table of Contents:
Introduction xiii Chapter 1 The 3ds Max Interface 1 Chapter 2 Your First 3ds Max Project 21 Chapter 3 Modeling in 3ds Max: Architectural Model Part I 53 Chapter 4 Modeling in 3ds Max: Architectural Model Part II 75 Chapter 5 Animating a Bouncing Ball 101 Chapter 6 Animating a Thrown Knife 119 Chapter 7 Character Poly Modeling: Part I 131 Chapter 8 Character Poly Modeling: Part II 155 Chapter 9 Character Poly Modeling: Part III 175 Chapter 10 Introduction to Materials: Interiors and Furniture 191 Chapter 11 Textures and UV Workflow: The Soldier 215 Chapter 12 Character Studio: Rigging 243 Chapter 13 Character Studio: Animation 269 Chapter 14 Introduction to Lighting: Interior Lighting 291 Chapter 15 3ds Max Rendering 317 Chapter 16 mental ray and HDRI 343 Index 375

About the Author :
Randi L. Derakhshani teaches 3D animation at The Art Institute of California and has worked as a digital artist and technical director for games and movie projects with Gizmo Games, RJB Enterprises, and Sony. Dariush Derakhshani is an award-winning visual effects supervisor, author, and educator. He has worked on movies such as The Fantastic Four and Pan's Labyrinth, the South Park TV series, and numerous commercials and music videos. He teaches 3D animation and is the author of all of Sybex's Introducing Maya books. Dariush and Randi are coauthors of all of Sybex's Introducing 3ds Max books, as well as Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Essentials. Randi L. Derakhshani teaches 3D animation at The Art Institute of California and has worked as a digital artist and technical director for games and movie projects with Gizmo Games, RJB Enterprises, and Sony. Dariush Derakhshani is an award-winning visual effects supervisor, author, and educator. He has worked on movies such as The Fantastic Four and Pan's Labyrinth, the South Park TV series, and numerous commercials and music videos. He teaches 3D animation and is the author of all of Sybex's Introducing Maya books. Dariush and Randi are coauthors of all of Sybex's Introducing 3ds Max books, as well as Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Essentials.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781118238486
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Sybex Inc.,U.S.
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1118238486
  • Publisher Date: 03 May 2012
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 400


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