Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Bible Expanded Edition

The most comprehensive e-book reference on Autodesk 3ds Max 2013! Autodesk 3ds Max is used to create 80 percent of commercially available games and is also a key tool for visual effects artists and graphic designers in film and television. This convenient e-book covers the 2013 version in expanded detail, including 12 chapter-length quick-start projects and 39 additional chapters not found in the print version. Along with complete references detailing all Primitives, Modifiers, Materials, Maps, and Controllers, it covers advanced topics such as Patches, NURBS, Radiosity, Network Rendering, and MAXScript. It's the perfect resource for both novices and pros. 3ds Max is the tool of choice for game developers as well as visual effects artists and graphic designers in the film and TV industries This comprehensive e-book includes complete coverage of 3ds Max 2013, and is well suited for beginners and experts alike, as well as for educational markets teaching beginning to advanced courses using 3ds Max. Features a complete reference for all Primitives, Modifiers, Materials, Maps, and Controllers Covers Patches, NURBS, Radiosity, Network Rendering, MAXScript, and other advanced topics Includes 12 chapter-length quick-start projects as well as 39 chapters not found in the print version, all packed with timesaving tips and expert advice Third-party models and bonus tutorials are available on CD and can be obtained by readers by emailing a request to [email protected] Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Bible, Expanded Edition by veteran computer graphics author Kelly Murdock is the comprehensive e-book guide for every 3ds Max user.

A complete reference covering the newest version of 3ds Max software Autodesk 3ds Max is the popular 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing software preferred by game developers and graphic designers in film and television. This comprehensive reference not only introduces beginners to this pricey and complex software, but also serves as a reference for experienced users. Packed with expert advice from popular author Kelly Murdock, it begins with a Quick Start tutorial to get you up and running, then continues with more than 150 step-by-step tutorials, advanced coverage, and plenty of tips and timesavers. 3ds Max is professional modeling and animation software used in the film, television, and game development industries; this complete guide gets beginners started and teaches experienced users how to take advantage of the program's newest capabilities Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics including crowd simulation, particle systems, rigid body dynamics, state sets, compositing, radiosity, network rendering, and MAXScript Features more than 150 step-by-step tutorials and complete references detailing all primitives, modifiers, materials, maps, and controllers Companion website includes examples from the book, unique models and textures that you can customize, before-and-after examples from the tutorials, and bonus Quick Starts from previous editions Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Bible is the one book you need to succeed with this all-new version of 3ds Max.

This text provides a comprehensive guide to 3ds Max. It is packed with expert advice and includes step-by-step tutorials.

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. Experienced users, discover exciting new Max 8 features such as a new module for hair and fur, a new cloth system, and much more. This comprehensive book covers every feature, and it's loaded with professional techniques and full color examples to inspire you. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of 3ds Max 8 Model a detailed creature right away with the Quick Start tutorial Add realistic and dynamic hair, fur, and cloth to your models Create complex characters with Max's new biped features Use the expanded Edit Poly options to work more efficiently with Edge Ring and Edge Loop selections Explore Max's new Asset Tracking system including the Autodesk(r) Vault client Make texture creation a snap with the new Pelt mapping method and the Render UVW Template feature Save, load, and retarget animation files using the supported XML Animation File (XAF) format Easily render a series of stills from several angles with the new Batch Render tool Bonus DVD Included! Features a wide selection of 3D models and textures just right for your own projects, plus the Max files and examples to more than 150 tutorials. The DVD also includes a full-color electronic version of the book!

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.

Updated version of the bestselling 3ds Max book on the market 3ds Max 2012 Bible is one of the most popular 3ds Max how-tos on the market. If you're a beginner just itching to create something right away, the Quick Start project in Part 1 is for you. If you're an experienced user checking out 3ds Max 2012's latest and greatest features, you'll love the fact that the 3ds Max 2012 Bible continues to be the most comprehensive reference on this highly complex application. Find out what's new, what's tried and true, and how creative you can get using the tips, tricks, and techniques in this must-have guide. Don't miss the 16-page color insert with examples from cutting-edge 3D artists, as well as the DVD packed with all kinds of extras. Loaded with expert advice, timesaving tips, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials Highlights the work of some of today's most cutting-edge 3D artists in a 16-page color insert Includes a companion DVD with all examples from the book, including unique models and texture that you can customize DVD also features 500 pages of extra content from previous editions of the 3ds Max Bible, including a set of Quick Start tutorials If you want to gain 3ds Max 2012 skills, whether you're just beginning or not, this is the book you need to succeed.