| Whether you are new to 3ds Max or an animation veteran, Introducing 3ds Max 2008 is the perfect primer to get you up & running with the latest version of Autodesk's powerful 3D software. 3ds Max is the power behind dynamic video games like Splinter Cell, Halo, and Gears of War. Let your imagination run wild as you work your way through the complexities of 3D modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects with this easy-to-follow guide.
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. Learn to assign textures effects & UV texture mapping; create walk cycles & simple character animations; explore lighting, rendering, and raytracing concepts; discover rigid body dynamics; and more. From immediately creating your first animation to tackling poly modeling, rendering, and particles, you'll get a solid grounding in 3ds Max 2008.
What you will learn from this book: Build the knowledge you need for game, film, and TV production. Master modeling from simple & complex polygon mechanical models to organic character modeling. Assign texture effects & texture maps using UV. Create walk cycles & simple character animations with Character Studio. Explore lighting, rendering, and raytracing concepts. Discover simple rigid body dynamics & Max's particle systems.
On the CD: The image files, scenes, and support materials needed to create the tutorials in the book as well as a demo version of 3ds Max. | |
