eBook By Category (3D Studio Max)

* Packed with expert advice, timesaving tips, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials, this book is a must for anyone who wants to master this complex, expensive software package
* Offers full coverage of new software features and enhancements and shows users how to master everything from the Particle Flow interface and architectural objects and materials to Shockwave 3D Export and VertexPaint features
* The companion CD-ROMs include a demo version of the new 3ds max, tutorial files, 3D models, bonus plug-ins, and more
* 3ds max is used to create approximately eighty percent of the top video games-including Grand Theft Auto 3-and is extensively employed for special effects in movies such as The Matrix Reloaded

User review
Step by Step
This is a pretty good book, but the examples need to show step by step in picture what is taking place

The first snag I ran into was the quick start

It tells you to do an outline and use the lathe modifier

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

* Helps beginning and intermediate users gain the upper hand on the world's bestselling professional 3D graphics software, which is used by an estimated 170,000 animators in film, television, games, and other industries
* Covers the essentials, such as the 3ds max interface, navigation, and
* display tools, then moves on to modeling, modifiers, mapping surfaces, rendering, using lighting, and creating 3D animations
* o Clear explanations, example projects, and lots of illustrations help readers get up to speed fast
* o Explores the substantial updates and enhancements to 3ds max
* o Author has written more than twenty computer graphics and animation books

User review
Why was this book written?
A book in the 'Dummies' series written for Studio Max is a bit strange

The 'Dummies' books are pretty much written for people who barely know how to turn on a computer (my mother, for instance)

* Shows beginning users how to create an exciting animation their very first day with 3ds max, the world's most popular animation modeling and rendering software for film, television, games, and design visualization
* 3ds max is used to create high-profile animations for feature films such as X-Men 2, Minority Report, and Tomb Raider, and in the creation of popular games such as Dungeon Siege, Spiderman, Command and Conquer: Renegade, and Grand Theft Auto
* More than 150 tutorials give readers valuable hands-on experience under the expert guidance of 3ds max master Kelly Murdock
* A valuable CD-ROM will include a demo version of the new 3ds max release, tutorial files, 3D models, bonus plug-ins, and more
* A sixteen-page, full-color insert shows how contributing artists are taking max to the next level

User review
i've found
that books are very dry, and hard to learn from

stick with VIDEO tutorials

there are a TON of them on the net

If 3ds Max 8 can do it, you can do it too,,



Spark your creativity with the world's most popular animation software and the detailed instruction in this power-packed book from an industry expert

If you're new to 3ds Max, jump right in with a Quick Start program that will have you modeling and rendering a complete image your first day

3ds Max is a leader in 3D animation for game development, design visualization, and visual effects and enables users to outperform the competition when it comes to high-volume visual effects production

From 3D storyboards and digital matte paintings to realistic digital environments, believable characters, and impressive crowds, this all-in-one software is professional and fast! The powerful Biped module in 3ds Max 8, with pre-linked and realistically constrained skeletons and its suite of motion tools, dramatically speeds up the animation process

One look and you'll see that this 3ds Max book is different from all the others

It presents the core 3ds Max features in pages packed with striking graphics that perfectly illustrate the concepts

Each page is loaded with detailed explanations on crucial components, such as the 3ds Max interface, modeling and animation tools, rendering settings, and more

Includes CD-ROM with images, objects, scene files and all the figures in the book! Because good lighting is so critical to the final look of your shot, an understanding of how lighting works and how to use the available lighting tools is essential

3ds max Lighting begins with a discussion of lighting principles and color theory and provides an introduction to the tools in 3ds max, finishing with a number of tutorials demonstrating the application of both 3ds max tools and lighting concepts

Get the most realistic effects from 3ds Max without having to spend more on plug-ins!

Boost your effects skill-set with this 3ds Max workshop

Tutorial lessons give you hands-on experience in creating realistic fire, earth, air and water effects

3ds Max is the leading 3D modeling, animation, and rendering solution for artists, schools, and production environments

The unique tutorial approach of this book permits readers to learn essential techniques that every 3D artist needs to create CG environments by recreating the earth's elements of earth, air, fire and water

No extra plug-ins are required to perform the exercises

This title deals with: how to choose and use the right software for your animation needs - covers industry leaders Lightwave, Maya, and Flash; how to create and execute intricate storyboards; character rendering; and lighting in 3-D animation



User review
Practically USELESS!
Read the review by `Bob - The guy from nowhere`

Certified by Autodesk, Darren Brooker's new edition teaches the production techniques behind real-world work

The tutorials take you from the fundamentals of lighting, right through to advanced techniques



* Everything you need to learn the art of CG lighting in one easy-to-use volume
* Free trial software and detailed tutorials take you through every step of the CG lighting process
* Learn the art and science of lighting CG environments the Autodesk-certified way

User review
great book to learn every aspects of CG
I have read this book from cover to cover and multiple times for some chapters

In this book you'll learn: How to model an architectural scene and create stunning materials that breathe life into your projects How to use real-world photometric lights and global illumination to achieve photorealism Efficient project workflow and scene assembly Tips and tricks for the production environment that would take years to learn the hard way How to market your services to prospective clients Welcome to the world of 3D architectural visualizations using the most powerful and versatile 3D software package on the planet: 3ds Max

In just the last few years, the visualization industry has arguably become the fastest-growing 3D industry, and may soon overtake all others in total number of users

Just as the use of CAD became the norm for nearly all architectural, engineering, and construction firms in the 90s, 3D visualizations have become standard practice today

Need to solve problems quickly to develop creative projects within your time and budget? Want to hone your 3ds Max skills so you can concentrate on your modeling, lighting, texturing, and animation? Then How to Cheat in 3ds Max is for you!

The world of 3D modeling and animation is a complex one

Lucky for you, with Inside 3ds max 6, you get not just one instructor but a team of expert developers and trainers who cover the newly revised program from every angle

Using case studies to uncover real-word solutions as well as hands-on tutorials to help you arrive at practical answers to everyday issues, this all-in-one reference is the answer to your 3ds max prayers

Introducing 3ds Max 2008 breaks down the complexities of 3D modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects

You'll jump right into the 3ds Max pipeline?from preproduction through postproduction?

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 instructions in this easy-to-follow guide

This book breaks down the complexities of 3D modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects

Learning Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2008 | Foundation is your shortcut to learning 3ds Max quickly and effectively

You'll get hands-on experience with the key tools and techniques through easy-to-follow, step-by-step project-based lessons, while learning to model, animate, apply materials and render in both the games & design visualization pipelines

By the end of the book you'll have a sense of the entire production process as you work on real-life production examples

New 3ds max 7 tools provide unparalleled character animation functionality

Here to ensure that you start taking advantage of it immediately is the first guide to focus on just that aspect of 3ds max 7

Simple step-by-step tutorials, glorious full-color examples, and an easy-to-understand approach to tricky concepts will have you creating and animating your own characters within hours!

Whether you?re new to 3D Studio Max or you?re an experienced developer working on your next game, Modeling a Character in 3DS Max will be an indispensable addition to your Max book collection

In this update to his best-selling character modeling book, professional modeler and animator Paul Steed shares a number of tips, tricks, and techniques that have made him one of the industry s most recognized 3D artists

Modeling a Character in 3ds max, Second Edition provides readers a professional-level skill set as it chronicles the creation of a single low-poly real-time character from concept to texture mapping, and gives insight into the process of creating a high-resolution character

Learn how to: Model with primitives, Use extrusions and Booleans, Mirror and reuse models, Optimize the mesh, Create and apply textures, Loft shapes

User review
Nuts to Bolts,,,,
This book is a must have for your collection

Learn how to create professional models for advertising on TV and the web

Blending real-world experience and the technical aspects of poly-modeling, this book shows how to ultimately create content in a dynamic, efficient manner

This collection of tips, tricks and techniques will give you the freedom to determine the edge flow and overall mass of your models through this free-form digital sculpting method

Bring new realism to your visualizations with a command of the 3ds Max toolset

Three step-by-step tutorials demonstrate exterior and interior, day and night lighting scenes

You learn the nuts and bolts of importing models from CAD programs, lighting, applying mr shaders and materials, and optimizing your renders

Realize your vision with stunning renders of your 3ds Max projects that can only be achieved with a powerful engine like mental ray

Beginning with a concise review of the essential concepts, you proceed to step-by-step tutorials that teach you how to render scenes with indirect light or with specific effects, such as depth of field and motion blur

Contour line shading and various other mental ray features are presented in detail, then you learn how to use the different light types of 3ds Max inside mental ray and how to use mental ray's own specific area lights and its new daylight system